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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 03:58 PM
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Ok so forgive my ignorence here but, I dropped a washer down the opening of my rocker box.. Two questions how critical is it to get it out second Why the hell isnt there a screen there?
 
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Only thing to worry about is your exhaust belt tension spring getting wedged.
 
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Only thing to worry about is your exhaust belt tension spring getting wedged.
Whats the torque value on that spring? Im tackling that right after.
 
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Sorry to hear that, best of luck.
 
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Can you possibly get to it with a telescopic magnetic rod?
 
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Flip the bike over and shake it.
 
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Flip the bike over and shake it.
Thx that worked like a charm i put the bike on its handle bars and seat and it just fell right out.
 
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Thx that worked like a charm i put the bike on its handle bars and seat and it just fell right out.
That's what this forums all about, brothers helping brothers.
 
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Bahaha! I've had a nut down behind the engine casing PITA but a little wire hook sorted me out. I'd fiddle with a magnet and string or something MacGyver like that.
 
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