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[Dawg68]

Dawg68.... I have a 2010 model Roadster with 22k miles on it. I've had motorcycle tires plus a dark side tire on it and have abused the bike numerous times. I have never lubed the splines only the gear teeth in the bevel box like you have mentioned that you do. There was a member here that took his bevel box loose on his 2010 Roadster and discovered that it was coated with a blue colored "grease" in which I believe Triumph has "upgraded" to this type grease for the purpose of longevity purposes. Not saying it's a waste of time checking the splines but you will most likely find that yours is already coated more than enough with grease. Another thing to take in consideration is that the Roadster shaft was increased in size to handle the extra HP and TQ. This might help on the splines not getting striped but don't know for sure. Anyways I will keep on doing what I've been doing until the maintenance schedule says I need to lube the splines. If I have a failure I will let you know as well as everyone else here.
Flame suit on.

Thank you very much, I didnt realize that much has changed with respect to the drive shaft over the years. The reason I asked this question in the beginning is that this is supposed to be a Maintence free part as stated by triumph and almost everyone is convinced it's something that needs to be done/ serviced at a regular interval, but on the flip side, a little preventative maintenance goes along way.

That said is there anyone out there with a 2011 to 14 that has taken the bevel box off and discovered grease? Just curious
Thanks again Mully.

 

[ScottishR3T]

Yeah, mines is a 2011 R3T.

I coat mine in moly every tyre change. First time I took the bevel box off I found the splines to be covered in a decent amount of blueish/grey grease. I still moly up every time just to try and avoid some of the hassle/expense some have been sammied with on here.

At the end of the day, a little bit of time and a glob of grease is a hell of a lot cheaper than a new shaft

 

[1olbull]

Yeah, mines is a 2011 R3T.
I coat mine in moly every tyre change. First time I took the bevel box off I found the splines to be covered in a decent amount of blueish/grey grease. I still moly up every time just to try and avoid some of the hassle/expense some have been sammied with on here.
At the end of the day, a little bit of time and a glob of grease is a hell of a lot cheaper than a new shaft

I have been into my 2012 R3R several times to moly grease.
First time, there was some grease, but not much IMO.
The minimal effort is well worth my peace of mind and cheaper than getting the SHAFT!