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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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Downshift before you get to rolling so damn slow. I'm always into 1st gear by about 10 mph.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 01:30 AM
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What he said...
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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You can easily do it yourself. I had this issue a couple of times. While doing the 5k, I thightened the chain tensioner a bit. It hasn't happened, again, since. I can't say for sure if the thightening was the fix, But, I have not noticed it since.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:53 AM
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ORIGINAL: Mikeeeeeeeeee

1st question is: Do you have the shop manual for your bike?
2nd question is: Do you own a torque wrench?
No
NO

I'll run it to the dealer.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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hey guys! hd makes an automatic tensioner that comes oem onthe 06 bikes and can be retrofitted back to 98. My opinion is thats its better than hot buttered bread part#4006305A easy install do it when oil change comes up you will need a new primary gasket had one on my 01 wide glide makes shifts a little crisper too!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Gidday Athony
My suggestion is to change your trans oil to Redline heavy shockproof & your primary to Fully synthetic ATF and at the same time check your primary chain tension, you WILL see an improvement in clutch & gearbox operation.

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