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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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So i recently bought my bike used (2010 xl883n), on my way home i noticed a clanking sound and quiet bad drift or wobble. Since then its been parked, just had it serviced, wondering if the dealer mechanics f***** something up... it seemed they were in a hurry to do things
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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Take it back!
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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i rode i home from the dealer, and then to work, on the way back home from work is when i noticed it
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Sounds like something worked loose.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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If you cant visually identify the problem, I would call the shop and tell them what is happening and ask them to come and get it and that it is unsafe to ride. If it is a reputable shop, they will take care of it. Based on your description, I would not ride it.
 
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