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hawk

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  • Birthday 07/01/1968

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    Newfoundland Canada
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    2015 FJ-09

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  1. oh and yeah I replaced the clutch cable earlier in the season
  2. haha yes it's pretty vague for sure but it was only a few times it happened and I didn't get chance to really register what was happening. Just felt like it was slipping and vibrating and I heard a few unusual knocks but felt ok again a couple hours later. Anyway I ordered the part shark kit and basket so I can get the upgrade done over winter. Thanks for the input guys.
  3. hey all, I'm about to order clutch parts. Last ride it was feeling weird after some stop and go traffic so I figure it's time for some attention and just as well to upgrade. Based on what I've read on this thread and others, I'll get the Partshark conversion kit and the basket for sure. I'm also debating getting the plate kit. There'll be a few extra parts if I get the plate kit but, if there's any chance of my existing plates being damaged or worn, I'd just as soon have all the parts on hand when I open it up. Any thoughts on that plan before I press the button?
  4. I put my Puigs on several years ago but couldn't find the left side spring so I used zip ties. This week I finally found a spring but it was too thick so I ground it. Today I finally found the OEM spring while searching for something else hahaha
  5. Hey did you have any problem fitting the oem springs into the Puig footrests? I'm struggling with the left side one
  6. yeah I've read a lot of those threads but I've yet to see anyone say they had issues with the final drive. Issues beyond noise I mean - bearing failure is the most likely outcome I can imagine but perhaps those bearings are robust enough to deal with the excess tension
  7. Has anyone had final drive issues yet due to the tight chain issue? The amount of whine associated with a tight chain indicates that it should eventually lead to issues. The 1st time I adjusted according to the manual I went for a ride and immediately came back and slacked it off but others may have pushed on thinking the manual was correct.
  8. Haha oh man I'm an idiot Lever was bringing up on the Oxford heater grip wire😅 Guess I accidentally twisted it up when I parked last night🤣 I will order a new cable though Thanks guys
  9. Thanks guys. Hammer and punch did the trick. On to the next issue - 100km on new chain etc and I can only get partial throw on my clutch.
  10. Hey all, I just read this thread and went out to see if my '15 had the old or new cable. It's the old type. Squeezed the clutch to see if I could detect any friction and surprised that I could only get partial movement on the lever! Rode her last night without issue and now it seems the clutch is seized or something!?! Anyone else experience this? Hawk
  11. hey guys what are y'all using to crimp the front sprocket nut?
  12. Yeah I like to keep her above 5k but not always possible
  13. Glad I found this thread. I've been increasingly annoyed by surging/stuttering below 5000 rpm. Just ordered booster plug but I'll likely look into a flash next winter too.
  14. Duke, many thanks for your write up on this. I'm about to order some oxford grips. What are the correct connectors to plug into the bikes harness? Got a part number/ source you can share?
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