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  1. Mike Rocket

    Oil Filter to prefill or not

    The o rings are new and fitted correctly. It still drains down in 4 days.
  2. Mike Rocket

    Gearbox problems

    Thanks.
  3. Mike Rocket

    Oil Filter to prefill or not

    I do not know how to fix it but if it drains down after about 3 or 4 days standing i pour a 1/4 litre of oil into the oil tank and when i start it the oil light goes out straight away. Then when tank is full i draw it out again with a syringe. It's a bit of messing about but it helps to protect...
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    Gearbox problems

    Yes, i agree. you do not need that thrash these bikes, they are scary enough.
  5. Mike Rocket

    Gearbox problems

    They did say they fitted the gear retaining circlips the wrong way round in the factory but when i compare the old and new on the drawings and photographs the difference is tiny. Just a small rounded edge on in side of the clip. We will never know the full facts. I also wonder if they are...
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    Oil Filter to prefill or not

    The oil has most likely drained from the tank into the sump after standing for a few days and you have to let it idle while the oil pump picks up the oil and refills the oil tank. and pressurise the system. I believe the oil filter has a non return valve fitted in it.
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    Oil Filter to prefill or not

    The thing is if the bike has been standing for a few days the oil tends to drain down into the sump and the oil tank is empty so it runs for a few seconds while the oil pump picks up the oil and feeds it to the tank until the oil light extinguishes and then pressurises the system. Mine drains...
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    Gearbox problems

    Thanks for the reply. Yes, you are correct anything can fail. The article i read was certain that the model year 2014 was still in the fault range. It is the only time i have read that failure for that model year and i did a lot of research before i purchased that bike. One 2014 model...
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    Gearbox problems

    I have just read that 2014 Roadsters suffer from the dreaded circlip problems in the gearbox. I thought these problems were sorted out by the 2010 model years. I purchased a 2014 model on that understanding 5 years ago and have no trouble at the moment. Can anybody say if this is true?
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    Gearbox Issues

    The bike seems to have a lot of weak points. I ride mine and change gears very gently to try and avoid any issues. Mine is a 2014 model and so far has not let me down. i actually love the way it looks and the power it has.
  11. Mike Rocket

    Mystery detent spring

    I agree, this is a fantastic site.
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    Mystery detent spring

    Fantastic information. Thanks for the pictures, very helpful
  13. Mike Rocket

    Belvel box repaint

    I sanded mine off and used Hammerite Satin black spray paint on it. It came out fine.
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    Gearbox parts

    Yes, good advice really. Me too, i intend to keep mine. I always use the gears gently in the hope the gearbox stays good. The Rocket selling prices are still holding high in the UK as all motorcycle prices are so that gives confidence. The spare part costs are frightening though. Just to go...
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    Gearbox parts

    I am concerned that if my 2014 R3 Gearbox or Final drive was to break in the future would i still be able to get parts or would the bike be scrap? I don't want to sell it as i like the look and size of it.
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