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by Andey
Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:41 pm
Forum: Tools, Tips and Techniques
Topic: Cleaning the engine, transmission and final drive
Replies: 37
Views: 28397

Re: Cleaning the engine, transmission and final drive

Ah yes, the gray oxidation, and pitting, I have the same thing on my RT, 36 years of riding in rain, snow, and road salt have not been kind. I scrubbed off an inch layer of grease, road grime and dirt. Have been looking for something to get rid of the gray, decided in my case to let it stay. At lea...
by Andey
Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:38 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6212

Re: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak

I have done what Brett has done, put the boot on before the swing arm is on the bench. Still a pain in the butt. Good thought on the clutch lever boot. St. I've made some progress on the leak. the boot was too far back and moving it to so the clamp is as straight (vertically) as possible seems to h...
by Andey
Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:34 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6212

Re: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak

Andy, After a few failed attempts to install the boot in place I have found that despite the extra work involved, removing the swingarm completely and installing the boot on the swingarm side at the bench saves my sanity. Also be aware that a leak from the clutch rod seal at the gearbox can run dow...
by Andey
Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:52 am
Forum: Tools, Tips and Techniques
Topic: Cleaning the engine, transmission and final drive
Replies: 37
Views: 28397

Re: Cleaning the engine, transmission and final drive

Coming across a similar situation. Will try the WD as well, but whats the best way to get rid of grey oxidation and pitting in aluminium?

Also whats the best way to keep it at bay?
by Andey
Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:47 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6212

Re: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak

Okay, I took some pictures, the swing arm half of the boot is the one which always drives me crazy. Not sure if this helps. So like most modern technology it has only take me a half an hour to share three pictures in the post. LOL. St. Help a lot to see what youre highlighting... I think I might ha...
by Andey
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: R75/6 carbs vs /7
Replies: 40
Views: 13521

Re: R75/6 carbs vs /7

Just to be sure, the lube should only go on the transmission splines. That way when the trans is pushed into place, the excess gets pushed to the rear. If lube is put on the clutch splines, excess could be pushed forward and onto the clutch surfaces. Oh no, what you said completely makes sense... I...
by Andey
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6212

Re: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak

The boot itself is not perfectly round, The long way goes up and down. (I bet that really helps, sorry) Are you using the correct clamps? They are the fiddly narrow special ones, not regular hose clamps? When you get it right, you won't need silicone at all, I wouldn't recommend it as it just makes...
by Andey
Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:49 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6212

Re: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak

Yep, that is how it looks, better than a camera picture. The lip Kurt is talking about is on the top, be sure not to install the boot over it but instead clip it in the clip, (sounds like a new song, LOL). The clamps will form to fit. Some old engineer is drinking his beer right now laughing at his...
by Andey
Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6212

Re: /6 swing arm rubber boot leak

OK, but the design is pretty simple and should work fine. There is a bit of lip and the clamp can't rest on the lip. So should the boot on the swing arm side try to be as close to the transmission as possible? The way the swing arm is shaped, and not much space for the clamp to clamp onto, just lea...
by Andey
Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Classic (1970-25 years ago) Motorcycles
Topic: R75/6 carbs vs /7
Replies: 40
Views: 13521

Re: R75/6 carbs vs /7

Not to be a pain but when you reinstalled the transmission, did you remember to apply lubricant to the input shaft gear? Lack of lube on this input shaft can cause screwy clutch action. I know, it is all together and I am a jerk for saying something now, LOL, sorry, hindsight is 20/20. Also, double...