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Old 05-20-2010, 12:31 PM
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One more question. ha ha. How do you know when the cable needs to be replaced?
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Old 05-20-2010, 12:55 PM
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Ok, I lied. I still have another question. I have been told I should replace the fork as well. Is that true? Or will the stock one work? Because I've looked them up and the kits are pretty expensive.
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Old 05-20-2010, 01:56 PM
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If the fork isn't damaged there's no need to replace it.
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Old 05-20-2010, 03:16 PM
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Just make sure that the fork sits nice and tightly on the pivot ball, and has no play in it. The ball is a wearable part over time, and can become smaller, thus creating play at the fork.

I've had centerforce clutches, and I've had zoom clutches. All in all, any clutch should do just fine, as long as it's broken in. Take it easy on it the first few hundred miles.

If you go out and do 5k dumps with a brand new clutch, it's gonna fail pretty quick.
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Old 05-27-2010, 10:47 AM
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Resurface the flywheel or you could potentially have issues after done.
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Old 05-27-2010, 07:00 PM
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Thanks guys. How much does resurfacing usually cost?
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Old 05-27-2010, 08:38 PM
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30 bucks max
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Old 05-31-2010, 09:40 PM
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thanks.
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