an actual fix

code/modules/client/preferences.dm

@@ -2101,6 +2101,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(preferences_datums)
 						else
 							to_chat(user,"<span class='danger'>Invalid color. Your color is not bright enough.</span>")
 
+
 				//advanced color mode toggle
 				if("color_scheme")
 					if(features["color_scheme"] == ADVANCED_CHARACTER_COLORING)
@@ -2776,7 +2777,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(preferences_datums)
 	character.dna.species.eye_type = eye_type
 	if(chosen_limb_id && (chosen_limb_id in character.dna.species.allowed_limb_ids))
 		character.dna.species.mutant_bodyparts["limbs_id"] = chosen_limb_id
-		character.dna.species.limbs_id = chosen_limb_id //just to be safe when cloning
 	character.dna.real_name = character.real_name
 	character.dna.nameless = character.nameless
 	character.dna.custom_species = character.custom_species