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Old May 11, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
I would have your mechanic take a good look at the dog teeth on the 3rd counter gear and make sure the corners of the teeth are not rounded. It sounds like it is hopping in and out of gear.
Thanks Mark for the input.

Not a Mechanic myself, but just thinking if this was the case the jerking effect would be synced to a certain extent to the worn teeth. I will for sure have him take a look at it though.

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Old May 11, 2015 | 10:59 AM
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Just a thought. I ran a fuel pack for awhile, and it worked great. Then it didn't work great. Disconnected it and all was well. cleaned connectors, added the electrical grease, and all was well again, until it wasn't. Did what you are describing, low or higher rpm.Like I said, just a thought. BTW, the fuel pack went in the garbage.
 
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Originally Posted by Musician
Just a thought. I ran a fuel pack for awhile, and it worked great. Then it didn't work great. Disconnected it and all was well. cleaned connectors, added the electrical grease, and all was well again, until it wasn't. Did what you are describing, low or higher rpm.Like I said, just a thought. BTW, the fuel pack went in the garbage.
Will try to do these too tomorrow with the Mechanic. At one point, bike was revving high, but that was mainly an air leak that was sorted out.

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Did you ever resolve this issue. I'm currently having the same drama. Leaning towards what mark is saying.
 
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They must still be working on it, he did say he was going to report back...
 
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Post is 4 years old. I hope it's fixed or he moved on.....
 
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Originally Posted by Bass Player
Post is 4 years old. I hope it's fixed or he moved on.....
He probably traded it in..
 
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He probably traded it in..
And bought a boat....
 
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