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Puddle Jumper
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| I have approx 2,400 miles and I just started having an issue with the gear indicator. 5th gear does not come up. it goes from 4th to 6th and 6th to 4th on the indicator alone. the gears are working fine. anyone else experience this one yet? |
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Iron Butt
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Northeast Ohio | I have had mine slow to respond. Usually 2-1 downshifts, but not what you described. Take her back to the dealer. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 34
| I gave the dealer a heads up so he could call victory first since the bike is so new etc.. what was funny is one day last week it would be in gear 5 and it would change back and forth from gear 5-6 on the indicator. I later put in 93 octane (usually only 91 found arround here) and then the indicator worked fine then after I had to add in 91 octane it acted up again? I wouldn't think that had anything to do with it but it is such an odd thing. |
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Puddle Jumper
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El Paso, TX | Read the Rider mag review. The test bike also had the same problem. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 34
| I will look for a copy. Is the name of the mag "Rider" ?
thanks paul |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 34
| paul, I read the online review for rider mag and I couldn't find anything on the gear indicator. what month was the publication? |
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New user
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| I had this problem several months ago. The dealer called Victory they know about it and sent the part I needed. The bolt that holds the sensor for the gear indicator needed to be replacled. Never had a problem after the repair. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I heard back from the dealer yesterday and he basically said the same thing as the previous post by bigao. Nice job big!!! I will let everyone know the outcome |
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Puddle Jumper
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Milwaukee, WI United States | Hey bigao,
After the repair was there still a slowness or delay of the gear indicator? When I down shift the readout will get behind or will not show a change until the clutch is let out again. Does the factory repair take care of this? |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 34
| well, I brought my bike in yesterday for them to replace the bolt and come to find out it was a faulty switch. I had all the recall items done so it wasn't a complete waste of time. I will let all know if this solves it. |
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Puddle Jumper
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SE Florida | I just picked my bike up last night from the dealer with the same issue. He finally changed the switch and that fixed the issue and the slowness is also gone but the Factory ran him around the mill. First they had him change the bolt then they had him running all kinds of tests then they came up with a theory that it was caused by non Victory motor oil. Finally the dealer got tired of playing games, changed the switch and fixed the problem. It was like they just did not want to admit they had a bad part. Fortunately I am one of the lucky people that have a good Dealer that so far has taken care of all of my issues and treats you fairly. |
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Cruiser
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Madison, AL | Mine is slow, and I have now ignore it. However, since a new switch seems to be the fix it will be on my thing to do list. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1436
| Mine began flipping back and forth a few weeks ago but I've been ignoring it. Dealer had the bike in for the recall which didn't get done because they forgot to order some retainer which is back ordr until the 31st. I'll give them a heads up and maybe they'll get everything fixed in one go this time. |
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | The one thing I find that is always reliable is the "Green Neutral Light" on the instrument cluster. I can always see it flash in my peripheral vision when down shifting. |
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Visionary
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So Cal | I was washing the Vision yesterday and noticed a white, two wire connector near the rear oxygen sensor. Thats the connector for the gear indicator switch. I took it apart and gave both ends a shot of WD-40. Let it sit for about 10min. blew the excess off with compressed air and put it back together. It made a BIG improvement. Its not perfect, on occasion, it still bounces between gears when upshifting. Down shifting its perfect. Im guessing moisture is getting in and causing a change in resistance from slight corrosion. Im guessing there is a similar problem at the switch itself. Getting to the switch requires removing the mufflers and loosening the headpipes. Not that ambitious at this time. I'll bet a good cleaning and a shot of WD-40 would make more of an improvement.
I believe that neutral is controlled by a different swich. They probably kept that for the Victorys without the gear indicator. |
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Tourer
Posts: 506
Woodland Hills, CA | My only problem has been the slowness if responding, but otherwise I haven't had any problems. Since I have never had a gear indicator on a bike, I don't really pay that much attention to it anyway, but now that it seems to be a switch problem, I will bring it to my dealer's attention and see what happens. |
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Visionary
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So Cal | When mine was working properly, I noticed that it changed quicker when I released the clutch lever as soon as possible. Im not sure if there's a clutch signal input to the electronics? The switch is located near the drive pulley. Im betting a lot of crap gets up in there and causes some resistence problems. Each gear is represented by a set resistence. Doesnt take much corrosion to change resistence. WD-40 is my best friend when it comes to keeping corrosion out and connections clean and tight. |
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Cruiser
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Hartland, , WI | cjnoho - 2008-11-12 11:28 PM
When mine was working properly, I noticed that it changed quicker when I released the clutch lever as soon as possible. Im not sure if there's a clutch signal input to the electronics? The switch is located near the drive pulley. Im betting a lot of crap gets up in there and causes some resistence problems. Each gear is represented by a set resistence. Doesnt take much corrosion to change resistence. WD-40 is my best friend when it comes to keeping corrosion out and connections clean and tight.
Mine has always worked but just been slow to change...doesn't flink out just slow. Only oil in the bike is the oil they put in it. Read bike review magazines on the bike and the test bike the rider noted the slow change too. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| well, I finally had the switch replaced and it solved all issues including lag time |
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Cruiser
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Boydsville, AR United States | If I was into the bike that far, and cleande the plug with WD-40, I would put some dielectric grease into the plug upon reassembly, for more of a long term fix.  |
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Cruiser
Posts: 247
| i have a similar issue but never thought about it until 2 weeks ago when i went to start it in neutral, big green N, and it was in first. fortunately i had the clutch in but it had enough drag to pull when the bike turned over. could have been bad. i'll have the switch checked when i take it in again. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | exharleyrider - 2009-05-01 7:10 PM i have a similar issue but never thought about it until 2 weeks ago when i went to start it in neutral, big green N, and it was in first. fortunately i had the clutch in but it had enough drag to pull when the bike turned over. could have been bad. i'll have the switch checked when i take it in again. Oooops! There's an old saying among the wingers and the green neutral light. "When the green light is on, it just means it is on." I have not had your experience and wonder when it would crop up knowing it is very possible for such an indicator to be off sometime. My habit is to always release slowly to the friction point before I trust that it is in neutral. Now, was the shift indicator saying 1 and the green light was also on, or was both saying N? |
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Tourer
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Fargo, ND |
It's possible Polaris is on the 'cutting edge' and it's not a 'gear indicator'...but has it's own electronic brain and it should have been called a 'gear suggester'
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Cruiser
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| va ryder. go back and read what I posetd ssslllloooooowwwlllllly. I had the clutch in ALL THE WAY when I started the bike. I know you never have a problem with your bike considering the many posts you have made wondering why others do have problems but MINE drags in first when it is cold even with the clutch ALL THE WAY IN. The dealer says it is normal. I say it is another Vision problem. If I need lessons in how to relaease a clutch I'll be sure to call you buddy 'cause it seems you have it figured out.
The gear indicator said N and the light was on as in "big green N" in my post.
I also have the problem in other gears.
Flatsix-thanks for explaining it. it has abrain and apparently it is a female accessory. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | exharleyrider - 2009-05-02 2:02 PM va ryder. go back and read what I posetd ssslllloooooowwwlllllly. I had the clutch in ALL THE WAY when I started the bike. I know you never have a problem with your bike considering the many posts you have made wondering why others do have problems but MINE drags in first when it is cold even with the clutch ALL THE WAY IN. The dealer says it is normal. I say it is another Vision problem. If I need lessons in how to relaease a clutch I'll be sure to call you buddy 'cause it seems you have it figured out. The gear indicator said N and the light was on as in "big green N" in my post. I also have the problem in other gears. Flatsix-thanks for explaining it. it has abrain and apparently it is a female accessory. I reread your post and mine and I asked the question appropriate to your original post. My only question was to understand whether the big indicator reading N or 1. Also, reading my post I made the statement as to when this problem would occur in ANY of the bikes as I would expect mine to do it sometime and have been anticipating on mine what has occurred with yours. It happened a lot with my old Goldwing, and that really means that it happned more than once. When I inquired on the wing forum I was informed, Green Light Means Green Light. Also, that bike didn't have a big N or 1, or a 2, or a 3, 4 or 5 like the Vision does. And mine indeed does drag in 1 first when I start it with the clutch ALL THE WAY IN. I think every stick or manual tranny that I've ever drove or rode did the same thing, so my Vision doing it is no surprise to me. Sorry you have a beef with me. Peace out. |
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Tourer
Posts: 400
| My gear indicator has problems with first to third gear. The indicator is always off by one. I told my dealer about it. I guess Polaristar( extended warrenty company) will not pay for the diagnostic, just the repair. My dealer isn't happy charging me for the diagnostic. They called Victory and nobody denies that there have been some problems with the indicator. Is it safe to assume that it is either the bolt or the switch that is causing the problem? I was satisfied that my dealer is not happy with how I'm getting treated since I have the extended warrenty( bought the 5 year). |
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Visionary
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So Cal | I noticed when my indicator screws up it shifts funny also. Im convinced the bolt is my problem. Ive asked 2 dealers to replace the bolt with no takers. I have the primary gasket ordered and will change it myself next oil change. |
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Tourer
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| I didn't think of that! Sometimes the tranny drops into gear easily, sometimes it chunks really hard, and I mean hard. Going from nuetral to first is the biggest jolt. First to second gets a little better 2nd to third a little better, 4 and up slips in easy. I'll have to see if they're related. Did your dealers have the same problem? Mine called Victory after the warranty company didn't want to pay labor. Neither wants to pay the labor put recognize the problem. |
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Visionary
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So Cal | My dealers refused to listen to me. They want the bike longer than I care to leave it. I suspected the shift drum and then DWhite confirmed my suspisions. Its easier for me to pull the cover and replace the bolt myself at oil change time I have a grade 8 bolt sitting on the table. Service manual or parts manual gives the size cant remember which?
Edited by cjnoho 2009-07-27 9:42 PM
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Tourer
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Buffalo Grove,Ill | Which Bolt are you referring to ? |
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Visionary
Posts: 1324
So Cal | The bolt is on the shift drum. Left side inside the primary cover. thats how the indicator switch gets its ground. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1324
So Cal | I think its 15 & 16 drivetrain parts manual |
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Visionary
Posts: 1324
So Cal | I think its 15 & 16 drivetrain parts manual |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 42
TUCSON, AZ | I have had the same problems with the shift indicator. The bolt being discussed is a slightly longer shoulder bolt. My dealer replaced it and the problem went away for a while. I had the opportunity to talk with one of Victory engineers in person and was to to have the "radio" reflashed. After having that done it helped but not a full cure. I suspect, but not proven, it may be the switch it self. Will continue to persue a cure. |
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Visionary
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So Cal | My primary is comming off sat. The manual states on pg. 19.17 that the ground path for the swich is through the starwheel and the detent roller. Hard to tell from pictures how the shift mechanism works. once I get in there Im sure it will be easier to figure out. It worked great for about five months when it was new. 5th & 6th still work great. I'll be playing close attention to the bolt that hold the star wheel and the detent roller on. Manual says to use blue loctite. Hard to make a ground connection through loctite. Maybe a small star type lockwasher?
Maybe even a wavewasher on the detent lever to increase the surface area for the ground. We'll see sat. |
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Tourer
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San Antonio, TX United States | Do make sure you have the proper bolt ordered from Victory. You will have wasted all of your time and effort no matter what you do if you put the same bolt back in that you took out. That is the whole issue. Tech support is aware of this. I have corrected one such Vision in the last year with your issue. I wish i was at work and could look the part number up for you and pass it on right now. |
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Visionary
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So Cal | Im looking at this as an exploritory experience on sat. Im convinced its one of two bolts. Victory doesnt give sizes for either. Im thinking on the detent roller and lever, of using a star type lock washer to make sure its properly grounded. To take up the extra space made by this washer, installing a wavespring washer. It will provide extra contact area to the lever, hopefully improving the ground path. The biggest problem is what size? I have a good hardware store near by. I'll pick up an assortment of diffrent size washers etc.. hopefully I will luck out. Im also going to look at the bolt that holds the starwheel to the sift drum and suface contact between the two. Whether I fix it sat. or not. I will have all the info on thread sizes, hole sizes, etc... and will be able to come up with a more informed solution to this problem. If it has to come apart again, It will. I have been dealing with gound problems on GM cars since digital fuel injection came out in 1980. Engineers make things work on paper. Technicians find a way to make it all work in the real world. Its the only thing that doesnt work properly on my Vision. I am looking at this as a personal challenge. I have worked on dual overhead cam, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, sequential port fuel injected motors (and that was just last month) with no problem. I will find a practical solution to this gear indicator problem.
Edited by cjnoho 2009-08-06 11:52 PM
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Visionary
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So Cal | Now you all know why I drink! |
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Tourer
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San Antonio, TX United States | I understand. I did the same thing for a heavy equipment manufacturer for 14 years. We were the field service people that made the things that salesman said it would do become reality and help the engineers realize their fantasy as well. I was just noting that the material that the bolt is made of and the coating that is used on the bolt has a specific. The previous materials resistance value would change over time due to heat and age. The newer bolt remedied this issue. And yes it is the bolt that retains the star wheel. This is the only one that needs to be changed. The contact area in regards to the ground was not the issue. I think the supplier that Polaris purchased the system from was just to narrow on their values which in turn made the system too sensitive. This is a motorcycle, not a vehicle for space/time travel. Though some may disagree on that last comment. lol. Good luck on your exploratory surgery.
Edited by dwhite28 2009-08-07 7:34 AM
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | dwhite28 - 2009-08-06 10:22 PM ...I wish i was at work and could look the part number up for you and pass it on right now. you should be at work now, what's the part #. I think I need to change mine as it is been doing the dance since the last oil change. I'm due another change in a few days with 49,500 miles on the clock. I'm celebrating the 50K by changing the oil.... |
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Visionary
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So Cal | I had a productive morning. I changed my oil and while it was empty, took the primary off. I learned a lot! First, overcoming the force of the gen. magnets requires some real effort. The bolt that holds the starwheel to the shiftdrum is 6mmx20. Same bolt that holds the primary cover on, only shorter. I could only find new ones in the black, cheaper metal. It must be allen head (socket head for you youngsters) . There is room for a hex head bolt but you wont be able to get a socket ont it to tighten it, the clutch basket is in the way. I didnt re-install with blue loctite. I installed a 6mm star washer on the original bolt. torqued to 85 IN.! lb.s I plan to hunt down a high quality seel or stainless bot for backup. BOY OH BOY what a diffrence! It actually reads "1" when Im in first gear! something it hasnt done in over a year! It may flash a wrong number while shifting, now and then, once the shift is completed, it settles down to the right gear. I couldnt be happier! Now, let's see how long it lasts. I'll have my backup bolt just in case. |
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Visionary
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So Cal | Ive never seen the #1 on my dash this many times in the last year as I have today. Four months ago one lady said " look it has a compass" (it was in Neutral) . Couldnt tell her it was a gear indicator, because at that time, it really wasnt. |
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Visionary
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Brighton, TN | CjSoaringEaglenoho - many moons have passed over since our last meeting. We must seek guidance more often. To the Teepee I go.
(Inhale) wait, wait for it, now slowly (exhale). Yes I'm starting to see clearer now.
Oh, great CjSoaringEaglenoho, I have a question. My MemoryMaker 1 will show 3 when shifting to 2, but then settle back to 2. It almost will always show 1, but just kinda fluctuate around, normally settling into correct gear. Does this new bolt fix this type of problem? I like you have primarily this one complaint that I haven't looked into or pursued further. Merely engaging for enlightenment.
CLOSE THE DOOR (sorry FLAP), STILL CONVERSING WITH THE CjSoaringEaglenoho.
Hey, look a Horse Fly, cute, but he's talking to me. Why is he talking to me? I forget the rest, (sip) AHHHH!! Sometimes Dr. Pepper just Taste GUD! |
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Visionary
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So Cal | 2 seems to be the most sensitive while shifting but settles down immediately after shift. 1,3,4,5,6 all read correctly right away.
There is no fluctuation (fluc-u-white guys too) when not shifting. So far there is no ALMOST always with 1, its 1 EVERY time.
2 position has an odd resistence 825 ohms. I dont think the bolt is the problem but the blue loctite they use. Blue loctite will act as an isulator. Blue is also used for light duty applications. Removing the loctite and installing a lock washer improves the ground path between the shiftdrum and the starwheel and does the same job as the blue as far as keeping things tight. I use blue on things where a washer wont fit. There is plenty of room for a washer here. I dont think the bolt they use is the problem I think its the loctite and the lack of a washer to promote a good ground.
I used the original bolt just added a star type lockwasher. No loctite.
Allen head bolts in that size I could only find in three materials. Steel grade which are black.
Stainless which I think would work best but couldnt find in time. And the one victory uses but with a chrome head.
I plan on giving the connector a shot of WD 40 for GP. Oxidation between two terminals can create a resistence change also.
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Puddle Jumper
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| My 09 has developed the same indicator problem at the same 2400 mile reading. I have brought it in once for the 2500 miles service and asked them to solve the problem. They did not clear it up. It is back into the shop for that and another problem.
I suggest that you read these great blogs and note the potential problem of switchor the bolt to your dealer. Cleaning the contact points does not seem to work. Just want to save you some time |
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Visionary
Posts: 1436
| Ok so does anyone have the replacement bolt part number? Question 2; Does this have anything to do with the really clunky shift to first gear? |
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