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Old Sep 16, 2017 | 09:28 PM
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***** hanging up is bad....
 
Old Sep 16, 2017 | 09:29 PM
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***** hanging up is bad....
Specially on the ramp!
 
Old Sep 16, 2017 | 09:30 PM
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Makes me think you may have some spalling *****. Did you inspect your ***** when you replaced the cable?
 
Old Sep 16, 2017 | 09:32 PM
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Fighting this &$#@#$. Tablet. talk to you guys in a couple days
 
Old Sep 16, 2017 | 09:33 PM
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A thorough ball inspection is always a good idea.
 
Old Sep 16, 2017 | 09:33 PM
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Hey Al!
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Chester
A thorough ball inspection is always a good idea.
Freedom of movement is a necessity
 
Old Sep 16, 2017 | 09:34 PM
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Makes me think you may have some spalling *****. Did you inspect your ***** when you replaced the cable?
Oh, yeah I went full Captain Queeg on them big time trying to feel for any defects. Ramps felt good as well.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2017 | 09:35 PM
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See ya, Al. Ride safe!
 
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I've been putting off replacing my clutch cable, the outer jacket is torn but the cable still works fine. I have to remove the right side pipes to get the cover off.
 



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