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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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Talking trans side cover

im angling out my side cover is there anything ajar to worry about?nothing will pop part that i have to worry about?
make sure it get oil back in it

another is i changed cam cover that will fill up with oil again kinda new to the whole bike thing just check my oil after i have started it ?
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 06:39 AM
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You can put the bike wheels up on 2x lumber and lean it way over to the left on the jiffy and not have to drain the fluid. Nothing will pop out, but you will have to swap the cable from one cover to the other so make sure the ***** in the ball and ramp assy don't go rolling away on you. Also pay attention that it gets reseated properly.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Spend the $ and get a manual and a bike lift/jack.
It will make your life so much easier.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Nothing will fall out except trans oil. Lean it over like Dawg describes. I use the lip on my garage. You'll need a set of strong ring clip pliers. This is one situation where its best to not use a lift. Long ball allen wrenches allow you to pull the cover without pulling the exhaust. If you have an '09 or up.
 
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i got it changed but my clutch does not feel tight enough how do i fix that i tried tightening the cable didn't do much
 
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You need to adjust the clutch. Lots of videos online.
 
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