James_H Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have the final drive off my 1100 RT. While it's being repaired I wanted to do some other things to the bike. Some of which require an engine start. Any problems with starting the engine with the final drive off? Any suggestions on things I should do while it's in this "state"? My list is Change plugs Change engine Oil Change engine oil filter Re-wire some electrical items Install new wiring for ignition sensors (not right term) Change air filter Link to comment
Guest Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have the final drive off my 1100 RT. While it's being repaired I wanted to do some other things to the bike. Some of which require an engine start. Any problems with starting the engine with the final drive off? Any suggestions on things I should do while it's in this "state"? My list is Change plugs Change engine Oil Change engine oil filter Re-wire some electrical items Install new wiring for ignition sensors (not right term) Change air filter Driveshaft in or out? If it's still in, I wouldn't start it. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have the final drive off my 1100 RT. While it's being repaired I wanted to do some other things to the bike. Some of which require an engine start. Any problems with starting the engine with the final drive off? Any suggestions on things I should do while it's in this "state"? Tie the center stand to the front wheel so it can't come off the stand; it'd be a hassle to try to get it back up on the stand without a rear wheel/FD in place. Link to comment
James_H Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Understood FYI the drive shaft is in. Any one else have a comment on this? Link to comment
SAAB93driver Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 drive shaft will turn in neutral (with clutch engaged) due to light viscous drag of oil in the gearbox. There isn't a lot of force there but if the drive shaft is still in the housing flopping around it might not sound nice and not a good thing. If you have a way to secure the driveshaft to the housing to keep it form doing that I don't see why it wouldn't work. Otherwise, if you are changing oil, you could just leave the drain plug out over night and you will likely get as much out had you drained it hot for 10 minutes. Link to comment
James_H Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 It would be rather inconvient to have it come of the center stand. I have it tied down at the front but I can do as you suggested. Thanks. Link to comment
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