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Feels like a new bike after 5K service

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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Default Feels like a new bike after 5K service

I can't believe the difference in how my bike rides. I never could understand why people said the clutch was almost as good as hydraulic. Mine always had a stiff spot in the middle and didn't feel like it released smoothly. I picked up my SG last night and the clutch was smooth as silk. Also, I have the floating front rotors and was still getting a pulsing at slower speed braking. That's gone too. They also changed out my air cleaner so it seems to run a little better too. This was all a nice surprise.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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I love when that happens. Probably lubed your cable! makes a huge difference!!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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At least your with what the dealer did.Some of us dont take our bikes in for service because stupid tech's.
 
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