Another rear wheel spacer issue (maybe)

[albertaduke]

I hadn't even thought about that, I would think not due to driveshaft alignment issues though. I am expecting the service manual that I ordered to show up any day now which should help clear things up.

I have the manual for mine and there is no mention of any adjustment for the installation or removal procedure

 

[Gothlander]

From what I have heard you have to be careful not to load up the axle when refitting the diff after greasing the splines.

This could also affect the distance between the swing arms.

 

[BillB]

Here is what I have found out about the spacer situation. I will skip the measurements because the spacer is the correct one for the bike. I managed to get ahold of the head tech at the dealership and he told me that it is common for the swing arm to pull away once the torque is taken off the nut, situation normal. Some pull away more, some less, don't worry about it.

" I know some guys that are wrenches and really anal about things machine a spacer to tighten up the tolerances" says he. I reckon that he can add one more to the list of those guys.

Alberta Duke, I did notice that getting the spacer back in was a bunch harder than getting it out in the first place. I am thinking that big O-ring on the inside of the drive splines on the wheel that keeps the moly lube from slinging out onto the wheel takes a bit of force to get seated. I was beginning to wonder if I was going to get it back in on mine until a little gentle rocking lever work with a couple hammer handles popped it in in just enough to get the spacer in.

 

[Rick McC.]

Glad you got it sorted out!

Rick

 

[ponters]

Another thing to be aware of...the spacer is about 2.5-3mm shorter on a non abs model to an abs model. Most dealers don't know this and just use whatever is around when working on them. It may be possible a previous service etc. may have seen somebody swapping your spacer for the wrong thing.

 

[BillB]

Another thing to be aware of...the spacer is about 2.5-3mm shorter on a non abs model to an abs model. Most dealers don't know this and just use whatever is around when working on them. It may be possible a previous service etc. may have seen somebody swapping your spacer for the wrong thing.

Good info there Ponters! I don't think that is the case on mine though. The gap on mine measured .061 inches or 1.55mm. Besides that, this is the first time that the wheel has been off since she left the factory.

Pretty sure that it is design intent. You know those wacky Brits, they have some ahhhhhh.... 'unique' ideas about engineering stuff.

 

[albertaduke]

Another thing to be aware of...the spacer is about 2.5-3mm shorter on a non abs model to an abs model. Most dealers don't know this and just use whatever is around when working on them. It may be possible a previous service etc. may have seen somebody swapping your spacer for the wrong thing.

the spacer I received from the dealer after they checked the VIN number to make sure I get the right one is 2.948 mm long and they swear it is the proper size ! go figure I have tried several procedure to shoehorn the brake mount in between swingarm and spacer to no avail wednesday triumphdealer come pick up the bike and will look at it.

 

[albertaduke]

Here is what I have found out about the spacer situation. I will skip the measurements because the spacer is the correct one for the bike. I managed to get ahold of the head tech at the dealership and he told me that it is common for the swing arm to pull away once the torque is taken off the nut, situation normal. Some pull away more, some less, don't worry about it.

" I know some guys that are wrenches and really anal about things machine a spacer to tighten up the tolerances" says he. I reckon that he can add one more to the list of those guys.

Alberta Duke, I did notice that getting the spacer back in was a bunch harder than getting it out in the first place. I am thinking that big O-ring on the inside of the drive splines on the wheel that keeps the moly lube from slinging out onto the wheel takes a bit of force to get seated. I was beginning to wonder if I was going to get it back in on mine until a little gentle rocking lever work with a couple hammer handles popped it in in just enough to get the spacer in.

I clearly understand the gentle rocking to seat the spacer all the way in
when installing mine it slid in about half way in the wheel the spacer length is 2.948 mm so i 'd say about 1.4 mm inthe wheel the rest sticking out.
I made a piece of plywood with a hole that fit between the spacer and the swingarm I slid the spline through and torqued the flanged nut thinking if the o-ring or bushing inside are slighly displaced the tightening will move them into the proper position it did not change anything so I beside I heard both circlips inside the wheel are in a groove .

 

[Gothlander]

Do I remember correctly that you had rear end damage on this bike? maybe this is the cause?

 

[CanberraR3]

That's some memory Pete. Bike was in a trailer or truck I recall. Good point.