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Xb_tx
| Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 02:56 pm: |
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Plenty on this in the archives but it bears a refresh given the recall on XB clutch cable retainers. My retainer busted, allowing the clutch cable boot to rest on the header. This created a gaping hole that, along with the design flaw/funnel effect of the boot as installed, filled my primary with water. I ride in Houston so I get plenty of miles in torrential rain. Dealer is replacing the retainer and boot today. I plan to pack the boot with grease and seal the top and bottom with zip ties to prevent a recurrence. Probably rode 250 miles with Whole Milk for primary oil. |
Buell_bert
| Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 07:11 pm: |
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Use Marine grade grease because it sheds water. Or silicone grease. Or di-electric grease. |
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