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this thread has really got me wondering. backfires are pretty rare, but I can't say never. my bike was built in november of 04 (05 model), so it is in the problem range.
I am thinking that at the end of summer oil change that it might be worth the cost of a clutch cover gasket to pre-emptively press a steel bushing over both of the possibly suspect parts. From the pictures posted, there should be plenty of room to get some reinforcement in there. Has any body done this?



As I read this I be thinkin' ,"Hmm, JB Weld? as preemptive meassure does make sense.
And you can usually reuse the main gasket at least once if you are careful in disassembly and have a razor blade handy.

A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice. Pat