No traction

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FireRider34
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Location: NY

Re: No traction

Post by FireRider34 »

Well im gonna look 4 a bore gauge if i dont have one i'll just take it to a local shop and get the bore size.
FireRider34
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Joined: Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:20 pm
Location: NY

Re: No traction

Post by FireRider34 »

Oh and what else should i do im doing needle bearings, pistons, rings, gaskets, new fuel lines, um should i drop the rear skid and go threw everthing what are things i should look for?
harleysportster
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Location: Southeast Pa.

Re: No traction

Post by harleysportster »

Rear skid: frozen pivot shafts, bad bushings, bad shock.
You really should go over the whole machine such as jackshaft bearings, inspect the drive chain, inspect and clean clutches, inspect and clean steering components.
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FireRider34
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Joined: Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:20 pm
Location: NY

Re: No traction

Post by FireRider34 »

Oh and brakes i need the pins that go in the calliper and what size rear shock is it?
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