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Transmission slapping ???

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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Default Transmission slapping ???

Hopefully not just another dumb qustion?I have 2003 RKC My 1st roadking
When shifting gears when cold trannie seems smoother, the longer the ride the louder the slapping noisewhen shifting. Any suggestions?Or is this normal ? And after a 100 mile rideyesterdayI wasshifting to neutraland the neutrallite started to flicker, but when the bike cold today lite was fine?
Any help would be great. Thanks
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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youre primary chain needs tighten'n
 
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