Drive line lash

[FryeVRCCDS0067]

I've got about 2600 miles on the 2016 F6B I bought this past January. From the beginning this bike has had slight but noticeable driveline lash or slop as it might be called. As in, when transitioning from on throttle to off throttle there is a small but noticeable bit of "take up" and usually a slight clack sound as it goes from power to engine braking. On my Valk this would have made me wonder about worn splines or a soon to be bad U joint.

When putting the bike on the center stand in first gear and checking the lash by rotating the rear wheel back and forth it appears to only rotate about 3/8" which would seem like a pretty small amount of lash.

Is this sound and amount of lash normal for the 1800?

[allhans4]

For me, the sound and feel you describe is not familiar.

[Robert]

I have noticed some slop in mine but its never been an issue. I know that with the 1500 drive line is a worry but these bikes are completely different.

The construction is there are no bushings like the 1500, the bushing on these is actually part of the driveshaft. The driveshaft consists of 2 shafts one inserted inside the other and rubber holds them together. Similar construction to a engine damper with the pressed in rubber. I also doubt if you have any problem with the gears so you should be good to go. The driveshaft can be bought used for 40.00 cheaper than the bushings for the 1500

[FryeVRCCDS0067]

I have noticed some slop in mine but its never been an issue. I know that with the 1500 drive line is a worry but these bikes are completely different.

The construction is there are no bushings like the 1500, the bushing on these is actually part of the driveshaft. The driveshaft consists of 2 shafts one inserted inside the other and rubber holds them together. Similar construction to a engine damper with the pressed in rubber. I also doubt if you have any problem with the gears so you should be good to go. The driveshaft can be bought used for 40.00 cheaper than the bushings for the 1500

Good news! Thanks