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kmkahuna
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All good advice, Don/Dennis! Mike said he listened to the video and didn't hear it either. Take it from me, it sounds like popcorn popping on the road once the throttle comes off, and some large backfires every once in awhile. It's embarrasing!
But, it sure does run good other than that, doesn't it?
The other thing that is keeping me from just riding it is the problem with second gear; a lurch whenever the bike has torque applied to it in second gear only. At first I thought I might have screwed up the clutch rebuild: got grease on the plate or something, but my buddy Marc has ridden it around and there is definitely something wrong with second gear; it slips badly. This could really end the transmission's career quickly and violently, I am told.
So, might be time to punt and take her in to a pro and get some advice.
Oh, and don't you guys worry, the roads here in San Diego and the roads in the hills of Malibu are covered: I have the RT here in the garage, and thanks to my wonderful girlfriend in Westlake Village, my R850R is garaged minutes away from the twisties, and the key is safely hidden from her teenage son (who is just about to get his driver's license!)
Those carb problems are vexing, that's for sure, but I know, I know...They're all good problems!
But, it sure does run good other than that, doesn't it?
The other thing that is keeping me from just riding it is the problem with second gear; a lurch whenever the bike has torque applied to it in second gear only. At first I thought I might have screwed up the clutch rebuild: got grease on the plate or something, but my buddy Marc has ridden it around and there is definitely something wrong with second gear; it slips badly. This could really end the transmission's career quickly and violently, I am told.
So, might be time to punt and take her in to a pro and get some advice.
Oh, and don't you guys worry, the roads here in San Diego and the roads in the hills of Malibu are covered: I have the RT here in the garage, and thanks to my wonderful girlfriend in Westlake Village, my R850R is garaged minutes away from the twisties, and the key is safely hidden from her teenage son (who is just about to get his driver's license!)
Those carb problems are vexing, that's for sure, but I know, I know...They're all good problems!
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