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Rio Wil
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« on: June 09, 2010, 08:45:12 PM » |
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WHOOOOOOEEEEE, its almost like a new bike. Just finished up replacing the ujoint, drive shaft, final drive, driven flange and rubber dampeners, new rear car tire (went with the Pirelli P4), made a 100 mile coffee run and can't believe how quiet the rear end is. Will get the new rear tire front mounted tomorrow, went with a Bridgestone 150-70-17 (TW152) and will mount it per the rotation arrow. I will post a pic of the final drive splines...you won't believe how worn they are, drive train lash reduced about 90%....sure feels nice.
Count down to Alaska is 24 days!!!!
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Specimen #30838 DS #0233
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2010, 08:01:48 AM » |
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Curious to see how much wear you put on it  |
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Rio Wil
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2010, 06:20:45 PM » |
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Rio Wil
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2010, 07:33:42 PM » |
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« Last Edit: June 10, 2010, 07:56:15 PM by Rio Wil »
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2010, 03:38:13 AM » |
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Those splines actually aren't as bad as you think, but I'm sure it's peace of mind getting all that done.  |
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eric in md
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
in the mountains .......cumberland md
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2010, 05:55:53 AM » |
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how many miles on them splines?
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Rio Wil
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« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2010, 07:55:15 AM » |
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The splines have 112K on them total, but they have been worn for some 40K. So, even heavily worn splines will last a great number of miles if they are kept lubed and the axle/final drive bolt tightening sequence is observed.
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Rio Wil
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2010, 08:05:47 AM » |
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Those splines actually aren't as bad as you think, but I'm sure it's peace of mind getting all that done. Half the spline width is gone on both the male and female spline, they can last the lifetime of the bike with virtually no wear if properly lubed and the assembly procedure is followed. I don't know how much further these could have gone before a little exuberant acceleration might strip them off! Better replaced than stranded. |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2010, 12:45:04 PM » |
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Those splines actually aren't as bad as you think, but I'm sure it's peace of mind getting all that done. Half the spline width is gone on both the male and female spline, they can last the lifetime of the bike with virtually no wear if properly lubed and the assembly procedure is followed. I don't know how much further these could have gone before a little exuberant acceleration might strip them off! Better replaced than stranded. Hence my statement about it giving you peace of mind.  |
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2010, 09:16:00 AM » |
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The splines in my rear drive are about the same as you show your to be.
Still, I lubed them up and took off for the ROT in Austin last week.
Total drive was 2500 miles and no problem although it was worrisome at the outset.
Looking to inspect them again soon, but what a pain in the ass to do!
Ordered the main parts before I left, just a few more item to get before starting the overhaul.
The bike has 105k miles of moderate use.
jus sayin!
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