lsouth3 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Since getting my R11RS four years and 23K miles ago, the final drive has developed a rather sloppy feel and seems to have excessive slack. The bike is a 1994 model with a "rebuilt under warranty" tranny and approximately 65000 miles. With the bike on its center stand and in first gear there is real wheel movement of about 2 inches. I am measuring at the outer rim of the wheel. There is a "clunk" at each end of wheel's travel. Do I need to tear into the final drive just yet or not? I have not dealt with this issue before and I have two other shaft driven bikes, both older than the RS. I will appreciate any guidance or advice on this. Thanks, Lee Link to comment
11101110 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 What kind of movement are you talking about? Rotational, Axial ect? Grab you wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock and check for play in the vertical axis. Then do the same thing at 3 and 9 for horizontal. Also give the wheel a spin and repeat. Link to comment
smiller Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 If you are talking about movement in the direction of the wheel's normal rotation then what you are describing is normal. Link to comment
AndyS Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 .... With the bike on its center stand and in first gear there is real wheel movement of about 2 inches. I am measuring at the outer rim of the wheel. There is a "clunk" at each end of wheel's travel. That is all normal - both the rotational movement and the clunk. (so long as we are talking rotational and not lateral - but then the rear wheel would effectiely fallen off - so you knew that!). Andy Link to comment
Boffin Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 About 2 inches of rotational movement is normal. The gear selection dogs have a fair amount of slop in them - without it you could not engage a gear. The clunk is when the dog reaches the end of the slop. Stop worrying, get on the bike and ride it Andy Link to comment
lsouth3 Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks to all who have helped with my question. I shall indeed "stop worrying and just ride". We are just getting into the "leather weather" with high 40's in the mornings it's time to hang up the mesh suit. Best to ya' Lee Link to comment
Clive Liddell Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Note that in 1st gear the apparent "slack" is more than in a gear closer to 5th gear. Yes I agree, no problem just ride your bike Link to comment
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