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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Sash302
You are right dude, I already contact the dealer, the dude was cool he say to bring the bike in and they will take care if anything is wrong.
Chances are they will pop the primary cover off and ease a few clicks off the auto adjuster.

It is not good to ride a lot with it too tight. Hard on seals and bearings.


.... or.... you might get the infamous "it's normal" and have to do it yourself. LOL
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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I pick up the bike to day from the dealer,no problems was found what so ever,however I still think that I have a little chain noise or whining coming from the primary,but they say is good so I guess I don't wary about,keep the shine side UP!
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by tk353
I use Bel Ray for the trans and no wine or clank and I can find neutral. I use Motor FactoryŽ Primary Case Lube in the primary. because Amsoil has gone up so much I just switched to Mobil 1 for vtwin and it works as good. I have 58,000 miles in about 3 years and it runs great and no debris in the oil changes.
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=1338
http://www.customchrome.com/dcm/cc/view.asp?mfoil.html
Oh no. it's gonna become an oil thread.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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As a new rider I have already learned so much from this forum... Thanks
 
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