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    XB9S Clutch Lever Bushing Destroyed

    Thanks for the input, guys! No kidding. That guy actually used a $5 can of spray paint to ruin the headers too (there is still overspray in places I can't reach), and claimed the bike was liquid cooled. What I meant is that in the old thread people were saying it's common for the clutch...
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    XB9S Clutch Lever Bushing Destroyed

    My brake lever felt a little sticky, so I cleaned and lubricated it. It was clearly dry and uncared for, but no issues. Figured I would do the same for the clutch lever, but when I took it apart I found this: Total bushing failure and even some wear on the clutch lever itself. I was able to...
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    New Owner XB9S - Is the transmission supposed to be bad?

    Got back from a ride today and decided to try the brake cleaner test while the bike was still thoroughly hot. This time when I sprayed the brake cleaner the engine speed would drop from 1000 down to 600 for a second or two then go back up. That's enough proof for me to believe there is an...
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    New Owner XB9S - Is the transmission supposed to be bad?

    I really miss the VFR, and did not part with it willingly. The Radian was my first bike. It's nimble, low, soft, and not very powerful. Fun for a trip to the corner store, but not so much on the highway or in a canyon. That's part of my conclusion as well. After more time in the saddle I've...
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    New Owner XB9S - Is the transmission supposed to be bad?

    Thanks for the all the replies, guys! I went out to check over the items you recommended: Cable slack was right in the middle of the specified range Transmission fluid level just kissed the bottom of the clutch basket like in the diagram I was able to get 1 turn out of the adjustment screw...
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    New Owner XB9S - Is the transmission supposed to be bad?

    Picked up a 2003 XB9S a couple weeks ago and really like the bike aside from a few small issues. The transmission shifts smoothly at low speeds, but at high RPM (specifically at the 1-2 shift) it's very noticeable how much the transmission does not want to change gears. I can feel and hear...
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