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Yet another gearing question

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umberto:
The clutch itself works really well. I think it hooks up even a little better than the Rekluse in my 250 that has the medium springs in it. There are two things I don't like about it: you have to push the bike and then put it in gear while rolling the first time you start it for the day, and there is no clutch lever to fan if you get in a jam. It makes you really use your transmission. I think on a 500 it would be great in the woods, but maybe not as fun in more open spaces. It does seem to be durable, as everything else on the bike was clapped out, but the clutch still hooked up like a champ.

umberto:
I spoke with the guys at EFM today, just to follow up on what 198mcneil found out.  They said you would need to send them your full clutch, and it would take 3-5 days to get it completed.  I guess their newer models are a little different from the one in my KDX, because you can still use your clutch lever with this model. 

1980mcneil:
Okay. So the whole thing needs to go. Sorry about the bad information on the basket only claim.
That's great that the clutch is fully usable now.
Did you get any further clarification on what kind of cover or adapter is needed?

umberto:
He said that all you need is an extra 1/2" spacer, and that the two piece cover makes it a lot easier to install.

1980mcneil:
So I ended up purchasing a 51 tooth rear sprocket.  Seen quite a few people online have used them.  Went to put it on and it was to big.  Meaning it hit the black lower chain gauerd.  I didn't want to mod anything but I'm interested in trying this gearing. 
Is it safe to run the bike without the lower chain holder and just use the teflon guides?
What is an easy mod to lower the guide and holders?  Maybe just a plate with some holes drilled in it that drops it an inch?

Thank you

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