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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 10:36 PM
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Fellas i put my bike in for a 10k a couple weeks ago, ‘16 SGS. Left on a 1950 mile trip the next day. Once during the trip while moving the bike to a new parking spot i noticed a short groan and small vibration in the tranny, primary side. Now it’s happened a few more times since, always when slowing, nearly stopped, and only in first or second gear. It lasts less than a second when it happens and doesn’t do it every time only every now and then. Doesn’t seem to matter if it’s hot or cold. Any ideas? It was non existent before the service.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 07:17 AM
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Well, I was in this bar and this girl was really pretty but I noticed that she had a large adam's apple. That would be "tranny problems"
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 08:00 AM
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Well, I was in this bar and this girl was really pretty but I noticed that she had a large adam's apple. That would be "tranny problems"

🤦🏻 Shoulda seen that one coming lol
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 08:03 AM
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I haven't seen any trannys in my area, I think I'm safe. They all seem to be out San Francisco way...
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 08:26 AM
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just kidding Duck. did they adjust your primary chain tension? or how is the lube level in the transmission and the primary case? I hate troubleshooting noises like this as I have had them on my bike. good luck and let us know.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Super Glidester
I haven't seen any trannys in my area, I think I'm safe. They all seem to be out San Francisco way...
Guess you haven't been to a public school lately, seems that's the new fad.

rk classic.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 08:41 AM
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I would start with the basics like drive belt tension too tight if fluids are correct.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 01:46 PM
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I would start with the basics like drive belt tension too tight if fluids are correct.
Yep, this !
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RK_Classic
Guess you haven't been to a public school lately, seems that's the new fad.

rk classic.
Fad nothin’...but RK, you’re right.
There are many school districts across the nation were the students are being indoctrinated via planned parenthood literature that supports and promotes not only transgender people from “educating” the elementary class on their chosen form of lifestyle, but some schools have pictorials that are pornographic period. The use of a condom over a banana or cucumber is recommended for girls, and **** sex is promoted to avoid pregnancy. No lie folks...this is your tax dollars (as well as forces of evil) at work. And good chance you as a parent, if this is the case, cannot opt your child out, IF you even know it’s being or will be taught in your school district.

Not looking to start a political side thread, just stating the truth which anyone can verify through a simple internet search.
 
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