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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Took a long ride today through the hills, new route. Pulling up a hill in 5th I noticed the clutch was slipping. This being my first bike is this a normal thing? If not what do I need to check and what's the proper way to adjust it?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl92wwLiNwE
 
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thanks for the demo
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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Youtube, why didn't I think of that! That's perfect.
 
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should not slip, can be clutch adjustment or the cable is too tight. i have only adjusted the clutch once in 49000 miles and it did not need it. i use motor factory oil.
http://www.customchrome.com/dcm/cc/view.asp?mfoil.html
 
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yeah i was going to say there is one one youtube! i watched it then did mine
 
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