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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 02:08 AM
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Took it to the dealer 3 times and finally changed primary and set clutch to spec
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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No more surge, drag, pull or lag.&nbsp\\; Smooth as ice.&nbsp\\; Before 3rd time they kept doing quick adjust of my clutch and it was so far out of spec.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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Hope this helps and you all know why my post is broken into 4 posts so no need to explain.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Wait till next month and put the upgraded compensator on.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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If it's surging it's running lean!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Perhaps it is a fuel and timing issue, but on the older bikes (yeah, I'm older too) surging was a sign of a loose primary chain.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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I have a friend that is an indy, he said, when I had this problem to replace the coil and plug wires. Worked for me, you may have the same problem

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