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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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where were you when this happened? ive not had anything like that going that fast. I have gotten it sideways from 20MPH or so
 
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Swing-arm bearings (replace every 30 k miles) engine mounts (inspect every 10 k miles) these will give you a loosey-goosey rear end, much like mine is right now and I'll be replacing both items in short order.
Also back off your belt tension, factory setting is waaay too tight.
 
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