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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:33 PM
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Got the check valve replaced yesterday and all seems good to go. Still no leaks so far. Today I replaced the kick stand spring and also changed the break in / dyno oil. Got a short video of it idling but no idea how to add it to the post.
 
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Got the check valve replaced yesterday and all seems good to go. Still no leaks so far. Today I replaced the kick stand spring and also changed the break in / dyno oil. Got a short video of it idling but no idea how to add it to the post.
You could put the video on YouTube and post the link to it on here.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 03:05 PM
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You could put the video on YouTube and post the link to it on here.
I could but have never done that before either. No idea how.
 
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Just open an account on YouTube and follow the instructions. I did, but can't remember how I did it. STML, has me by the ***** at times.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 04:28 PM
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So, the weather here finally cleared up and the temp came up enough to get the bike out to ride. 1st ride of the spring and also since the meltdown. Got 40 miles in and it felt great. Thanks to all who read this thread and offered help or suggestions. Much appreciated.
 
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Originally Posted by Angryman
So, the weather here finally cleared up and the temp came up enough to get the bike out to ride. 1st ride of the spring and also since the meltdown. Got 40 miles in and it felt great. Thanks to all who read this thread and offered help or suggestions. Much appreciated.
Yeah buddy
 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 04:49 PM
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Good for you! You have been down a long road. Lot of time, money, aggravation and now happiness. Enjoy brother
 
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Making lemons into summer shandy! Glad to hear everything worked out!
 
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Put another 60 miles on today. Felt great. Think I will have to pull the outer primary and add a shim to the Hayden tensioner. Have what sounds to me like the primary chain hitting the inner primary.
 
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Now that was nerve wracking.
 
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