Lubing the shaft

[Mike Rocket]

Lube drive shaft splineS, then fit driveshaft onto output shaft.

Lube drive shaft splineS, then fit driveshaft onto output shaft.

I do not lube my gearbox end splines, do i need to?

 

[Kevin frazier]

I do not lube my gearbox end splines, do i need to?

I do, with high pressure molybdenum, both ends of driveshaft gets it like a jack hammer so i lube like factory did and book says. After a while the grease drys and turns to a powder like dry substance. Pull it and youll see the factory stuff

 

[Mike Rocket]

I do, with high pressure molybdenum, both ends of driveshaft gets it like a jack hammer so i lube like factory did and book says. After a while the grease drys and turns to a powder like dry substance. Pull it and youll see the factory stuff

Thanks for the answer. It looks like i will have to have a look at it now. I didn't realise it was a sliding joint at both ends.

 

[Kevin frazier]

Thanks for the answer. It looks like i will have to have a look at it now. I didn't realise it was a sliding joint at both ends.

Well the torsional dampener has a huge spring and the shaft end at bevel box has a small spring but also the slapping affect when you ratchet 145 ftlbs of rocketdom the grease helps as cushion but gets squirted out, not like a bearing that blows up if its overpacked at high speed, it needs fresh grease but will last long time without ( if owner not a hooligan)

 

[Mike Rocket]

Well the torsional dampener has a huge spring and the shaft end at bevel box has a small spring but also the slapping affect when you ratchet 145 ftlbs of rocketdom the grease helps as cushion but gets squirted out, not like a bearing that blows up if its overpacked at high speed, it needs fresh grease but will last long time without ( if owner not a hooligan)

I do not drive it hard as the rocket is fast enough for me under normal riding. Just pushing it a little hard sometimes on acceleration but normally it's fairly gentle for a motorcycle this size. You don't have to thrash these bikes do you.

 

[Kevin frazier]

I do not drive it hard as the rocket is fast enough for me under normal riding. Just pushing it a little hard sometimes on acceleration but normally it's fairly gentle for a motorcycle this size. You don't have to thrash these bikes do you.

I would never thrash these bikes Mike

 

[Mike Rocket]

I would never thrash these bikes Mike

No need to. Too many speed camera's here in the UK anyway. It's ok sometimes to give it a go.

 

[Kevin frazier]

I tell all the guys safety first. Were a responsible group of riders over here as wel.

 

[1K9]

Is service of the front end of the rear drive shaft on the regular maintenance schedule? Removing the swing arm was outside my capabilities. Did not have tools or a support system for that. The bike would have to be supported by straps from above.

 

[Tripps]

I would never thrash these bikes Mike

The only thing worse than a liar is a dam# liar.