Competely noob towards all things bike

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it SHOULD fit anyway.... The crossmember doesnt even look like it goes in smoothly..

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Anyone added a ventura pack rack to their bike?? I just got one and the bolts dont even fit through..

Most auto shops (Repco, Supercheap etc.) have a stand inside where you can take a nut or bolt and compare it against a 'chart' to see what size you need. I'd say give this a go before trying to find a machine shop.

Oh and make sure you have it lined up properly, I couldn't fit mine and it took me bloody ages to figure out the rack mount had to sit under a part in the taillight housing.

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will do that now.. The bolt is definately the wrong size, visibly bigger

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So what first thought were dry rear brakes seems to be something else... Im getting a noisy (i think it may or may not be the chain) coming on when accelerating or keeping a steady speed up around a good rev range (6-10k) Its like the zing-type noise a dry chain would make, but its on and off as if its only part of the chain thats doing it. Its very easy to hear when I pass cars and the noise is reflected back. Also the whole bike doesnt sound very smooth when keeping a steady spead. The same kinda thing, on and off noises. It doesnt really sound like the motor itself, that sounds fine. It sounds more like the gearbox or something related to that area...

Anyone have any ideas?

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P.S 2 weeks ago i degreased the chain and put more lubricant on it... but it was making this noise before then. I have since washed the bike and re-lubed the chain