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01-13-2023, 04:58 PM | #17 |
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So its just the normal backlash of a bike with 61K? Went and talked to a mechanic today and he said if it was his bike he would leave it, they make noise, its normal as I have seen many others say over the years. I reckon I will put it back together & keep riding.
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01-13-2023, 07:00 PM | #19 |
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Was the universal joint replaced ? Was the original worn ?
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01-13-2023, 08:21 PM | #20 |
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The noise I hear is new and only when accelerating at higher speeds, just noticed something different recently. Had the bike for like 6 or 7 years and occasionally cruise at around 90mph and it usually sounds so nice :) If I was wearing a helmet though I may not even hear it. Always appreciate your comments Mick, thanks!
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01-13-2023, 08:26 PM | #21 |
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Orignal looks good and I showed it to a
"retired" mechanic today and he said its good. Have a new one though, perhaps I should replace while I have the drive shaft out? The orig does seem just fine.
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01-13-2023, 08:50 PM | #22 |
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If you have the part and the driveshaft is apart I would replace the universal joint.
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01-13-2023, 09:56 PM | #23 |
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You are over half way, so it would be the smart thing to do. It would also eliminate it as a possible cause of the noise.
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01-14-2023, 10:42 PM | #25 |
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When I made the video I was twisting the gear back and forth but actually I would hear that same sound when rolling the bike or spinning the tire when on the lift.
I saw this old thread which sounded like the exact same issue so suspected the bevel gear bearing? http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showt...l+gear+bearing All the old pics are gone though. But before I put it back together, is there any way to rule out the bevel gear bearing? His symptoms did seem very similar and I do have the bearing in the freezer. |
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01-15-2023, 06:32 AM | #26 |
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Call me @ 5612103399, it's one of the bevel gear bearings.
I've done a few of these in my time.
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01-15-2023, 10:52 AM | #27 |
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take Mas up on His Offer
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01-15-2023, 12:19 PM | #28 |
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Yes I'm going to talk to him today, I wouldn't pass up on that offer
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02-09-2023, 10:15 PM | #29 |
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I ask a lot of bonehead questions & not very mechanically inclined but thanks to MAS I got the bevel gear bearing replaced. MAS is a good human, he gave a few tips on things I would have never figured out on my own. I appreciate everyone else's help as well over the years :)
Didn't see many flakes on the screen & when I removed the housing I ran a magnet around the inside and it did pick up some very fine bearing flakes. So I guess I will do a few oil changes with some cheap oil to hopefully flush them out? |
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