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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 08:22 AM
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Did they tighten your adjuster? If so, it sounds like they may have forced it to the next notch and it's probably a little tight causing the whirring sound. Ride it and let the tensioner wear in again and it should go away. That is of course until it continues to wear, jumps to the next notch again and the sound comes back. Mine does this occasionally. I wouldn't worry about it. The adjuster should be good for over a 100,000 miles. Mine was changed at 112,000 as part of a rebuild.

If the noise really bothers you, get a good amp and speaker upgrade
LOL! Yeah i've just been cranking the music...Thanks for the info, I believe they did tighten the adjuster so it's probably the culprit. I'm just going to ride it and see if it alleviates or gets worse, then go from there..not going to stress on it.
 
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Checked the level of the lube yourself to be sure it is correct? What lube are you using in the primary?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 06:39 PM
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Checked the level of the lube yourself to be sure it is correct? What lube are you using in the primary?
Filled to the level suggested in manual about 38oz..pretty much right at the bottom of the basket as it should be. Although I didnt fill it this time I asked the mech how much he ended up using, and he confirmed the same. I use Amsoil primary fluid...the clutch is working perfectly..I guess I could pop the cover off to check but I do trust this guy's word.
 

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