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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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I change my engine every 3000, primary,and trans. once a year.Primary chain should only need tightened in first 5000 thenwhen you can feel slack when throttling up and down.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Now thats got to run some duckies.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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changing EVERY fluid every 500 miles

tightening drive belts

greasing fork necks

adjusting primary chains


the list goes on....you guys are creating as many problems as your avoiding....jus sayin





Changing fluid every 500 miles ????
Sounds like you have money to burn [&:]
If it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto



Did ya read the p****in thread at ALL ??? Stupidity runs rampant on this forum...that's for sure


If stupidity runs rampant on this forum as you say
we are honoured to meet you Einstein [sm=hail.gif]
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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changing EVERY fluid every 500 miles

tightening drive belts

greasing fork necks

adjusting primary chains


the list goes on....you guys are creating as many problems as your avoiding....jus sayin





Changing fluid every 500 miles ????
Sounds like you have money to burn [&:]
If it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto



Did ya read the p****in thread at ALL ??? Stupidity runs rampant on this forum...that's for sure


If stupidity runs rampant on this forum as you say
we are honoured to meet you Einstein [sm=hail.gif]


Answer me this Riddler........did you respond to my post THINKIN that I was the one changing **** at 500 miles????? Huh...cause it sure read that way....are you man enuff to admit it....I don't think so but you could surprise me
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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I change my engine every 3000, primary,and trans. once a year.Primary chain should only need tightened in first 5000 thenwhen you can feel slack when throttling up and down.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Default RE: TOO much maintenance screws **** up...

ORIGINAL: cwilks

ORIGINAL: Big Peter

ORIGINAL: cwilks

ORIGINAL: Big Peter

ORIGINAL: cwilks

changing EVERY fluid every 500 miles

tightening drive belts

greasing fork necks

adjusting primary chains


the list goes on....you guys are creating as many problems as your avoiding....jus sayin





Changing fluid every 500 miles ????
Sounds like you have money to burn [&:]
If it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto



Did ya read the p****in thread at ALL ??? Stupidity runs rampant on this forum...that's for sure


If stupidity runs rampant on this forum as you say
we are honoured to meet you Einstein [sm=hail.gif]


Answer me this Riddler........did you respond to my post THINKIN that I was the one changing **** at 500 miles????? Huh...cause it sure read that way....are you man enuff to admit it....I don't think so but you could surprise me
I really don't give a f*ck what you think.
And YES I'm man enough to admit I read your post in a hurry.
Surprised [8D]
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Default RE: TOO much maintenance screws **** up...

ORIGINAL: Big Peter

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changing EVERY fluid every 500 miles

tightening drive belts

greasing fork necks

adjusting primary chains


the list goes on....you guys are creating as many problems as your avoiding....jus sayin





Changing fluid every 500 miles ????
Sounds like you have money to burn [&:]
If it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto



Did ya read the p****in thread at ALL ??? Stupidity runs rampant on this forum...that's for sure


If stupidity runs rampant on this forum as you say
we are honoured to meet you Einstein [sm=hail.gif]


Answer me this Riddler........did you respond to my post THINKIN that I was the one changing **** at 500 miles????? Huh...cause it sure read that way....are you man enuff to admit it....I don't think so but you could surprise me
I really don't give a f*ck what you think.
And YES I'm man enough to admit I read your post in a hurry.
Surprised [8D]


Touched a nerve did I .........Have ya seen my new button?? Just got it...
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Yeah, and I change the air in my tires every 1000 miles so it wont get stale
 
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