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Old 01-27-2012, 06:46 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by pete c View Post
Yeah, I've found them too, unfortunately.

After a few of those you remember to grab some clutch and wait till the tach dips back down below 10 grand before giving it another click......or you learn how to rebuild trannies.
I don't use the clutch when up-shifting, I just learn to be more deliberate on the shift when I unblip the throttle, finding the sweet spot for clean shifts and not bending the shifter forks Never had to rebuild a mcycle tranny.


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Originally Posted by Ryland View Post
Any reason no to just put a heavy duty free wheel on the motorcycle? seems like it would be easier to do then modifying the transmission.
The mod is actually pretty simple, grind/cut a groove in the shifter detent drum, a dremel and a ruler and a sharpie are the essential tools. If you unscrew the detent ball retainer, you might even be able to do it without much disassembly, but I wouldn't count on it.

Also I would never give up bump start ability willingly. That has saved my butt many times.
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