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Old 04-10-2009, 12:05 PM
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Do I need a new gasket to adjust valves? Its $45 on bikebandit!!
 
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Old 04-10-2009, 12:35 PM
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Not unless the old one's really knackered - use good gasket maker and it should be fine, Hawk !
 
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Old 04-10-2009, 02:27 PM
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Thanks Shadow!
 
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If yours is unusable, sendme a PM. I have two good used ones that you can have for the cost of shipping.
 
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If yours is unusable, sendme a PM. I have two good used ones that you can have for the cost of shipping.
Thank you for the offer! I waiting on my clutch cover gasket so I can knock out both the clutch and valve lash adjustment...come on bikebandit, process that order!
 
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If you're an AMA member (which you should be), BikeBandit will give you a discount. Where at in MI are you? I'm in Auburn...it's near BayCity and Midland.
 
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Originally Posted by toomany
If you're an AMA member (which you should be), BikeBandit will give you a discount. Where at in MI are you? I'm in Auburn...it's near BayCity and Midland.
I'm in St. Clair Shores and work in Southfield. Bike Bandit rules for giving a discount for racers...but i'm not an AMA member...yet :P
 
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