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Stripped Drain Plug Woes - Second Update
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Re: Stripped Drain Plug Woes
My 2 cents.
Scott
Re: Stripped Drain Plug Woes - Update
Initially my goal was to have this issue fixed quickly so I could enjoy the final months of the fall riding season in Western Pennsylvania, but sadly that time is about up and now I can only hope the bike will be back together and ready to go come spring. After nearly a year of thoroughly and methodically restoring this machine to service, this has been a bitter pill to swallow and a huge disappointment. But in the grand scheme of things this is still a "first world problem" and hopefully not indicative of Scottie's usual service standard.
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Lets hope the second fix is really good.
I have used helicoils on occasion when there was not a better remedy. They are not my first option.
Mal
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Re: Stripped Drain Plug Woes - Update
Looks like a good solution for the home mechanic. Surely would've produced better results than I received. Looks like you elected to go with a helicoil as well though and I'm sure for all practical purposes that will work fine. One question, is your drain bolt a bit "wiggly" in the helicoil as it goes in? Unlike the original threads, I found the helicoil to provide a bit of extra play on the stock drain bolt. Is this a factor of all helicoils or was the one used in my final drive possibly the wrong pitch?
Thanks for sharing.
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When I removed the final drive back in October prior to any service being done, I was able to spin the gears freely by hand, either by the wheel studs or the input gear. When the unit returned I was unable to turn them by hand, which according to Scottie Sharpe, was due to the resistance of the new seals. Sounds reasonable enough. That said, it's noticeably difficult to push the bike around the garage due to the resistance of the rear wheel and I'm curious if this is just what a new final drive is like and will break in, or if something is wrong with the backlash etc? (And no, the brake isn't dragging)
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Re: Stripped Drain Plug Woes - Update
If your bike has been sitting for a bit, check your tyre pressures, if they are a bit low that could exaggerate the issue.Slash2 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:04 amWell I guess I have a Christmas miracle as my final drive has finally returned home. The previous helicoil repair was removed and replaced with a timesert. I've installed the final drive and filled both it and the swingarm with gear lube tonight. Let's just hope it doesn't leak or cause further issue.
When I removed the final drive back in October prior to any service being done, I was able to spin the gears freely by hand, either by the wheel studs or the input gear. When the unit returned I was unable to turn them by hand, which according to Scottie Sharpe, was due to the resistance of the new seals. Sounds reasonable enough. That said, it's noticeably difficult to push the bike around the garage due to the resistance of the rear wheel and I'm curious if this is just what a new final drive is like and will break in, or if something is wrong with the backlash etc? (And no, the brake isn't dragging)
Lets hope it is that simple.
I put new seals in my final drive recently and dont remember having your problem. Have you held the universal and checked, all be it roughly the backlash?
Mal
Toowoomba- Australia
Re: Stripped Drain Plug Woes - Second Update
Unfortunately the tire pressure is not the issue as with the bike on center stand, and the rear wheel off the ground, there is significant resistance when trying to spin the wheel by hand. It will move, but requires force and immediately stops after pressure is removed. It feels like the brake is half applied, but it is not.
Before I removed the final drive several months ago, it would spin freely and continue spinning for at least 1/2 to 3/4 of a rotation. It would also spin by hand on the bench.
Can you describe how to perform this basic backlash check?
Thank you.