About thirteen years in the making. That's how long ago my tranny was pulled down and maintained.
I can't even fully remember what was done, but I do remember another 5th gear being put in and possibly bearings too.
Anyway, all I can say is that Eddie Lopez did an excellent job.
I have changed the oil about every eighteen months and even the last oil change showed no coarse material on the plug whatsoever.
I can only hope that I can rebuild this tranny as well as it was when Eddie did it.
I doubt that Eddie is still in the game tho'........
I have absolutely flogged this tranny for thirteen years. Mind you, I have also been very conscious of smooth changes and have not had many 'Oops' changes.
Would it be bearing material that is on the plug?
What is the general consensus when a drain plug looks like this?
Obviously the drain plug says 'fix me', but how long before impact?
How long has she got Doc?
How long has she got Doc?
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Re: How long has she got Doc?
What does the fuzzy stuff feel like? If it doesn't feel super fine, then things are changing fast.
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Re: How long has she got Doc?
It's certainly a change from last oil change, perhaps a year ago in this case.Major Softie wrote:What does the fuzzy stuff feel like? If it doesn't feel super fine, then things are changing fast.
Last time it was just a slime, which I assume is normal.
This time there are noticeable pieces, however small.
I'm thinking it's off the balls in the bearings, sorta shiny bits.
No chunks, but bits.
Gulp.
I'll run it for a couple hundred k's and drop the oil again.
No mo high speed in case thing come to a halt in there.
I think the fact that there is a change on the plug, puts the writing on the wall.
Paying to get it fixed is one thing. Finding another guru is another thing.
Lord of the Bings
Re: How long has she got Doc?
Paying is getting expensive Jeff...$1000 or thereabouts.
I'd try our Deutsche friend for half that and play with yours at your leisure. You've got the mechanical knowhow...
I'd try our Deutsche friend for half that and play with yours at your leisure. You've got the mechanical knowhow...
Cheers, Steve
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Re: How long has she got Doc?
It's the special tools I'd need Steve, although I do have a hydraulic wood splitter, a dinner plate and a 9" grinder.SteveD wrote:Paying is getting expensive Jeff...$1000 or thereabouts.
I'd try our Deutsche friend for half that and play with yours at your leisure. You've got the mechanical knowhow...
'Spose I could get by with that.
Lord of the Bings
Re: How long has she got Doc?
You also need a chainsaw. I imagine you already have that in the arsenal but forgot to mention it. After all, how else would you cut all that hydraulic wood you're splitting?ME 109 wrote:It's the special tools I'd need Steve, although I do have a hydraulic wood splitter, a dinner plate and a 9" grinder.
'Spose I could get by with that.
Chuey
Re: How long has she got Doc?
I don't doubt he could get all the parts back together with the tools available, I just wonder how the clutch will interface with the U-joint flange after the bearings are peened in.Chuey wrote:You also need a chainsaw. I imagine you already have that in the arsenal but forgot to mention it. After all, how else would you cut all that hydraulic wood you're splitting?ME 109 wrote:It's the special tools I'd need Steve, although I do have a hydraulic wood splitter, a dinner plate and a 9" grinder.
'Spose I could get by with that.
Chuey
Call me Mel. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me at home, I thought I would ride about a little and see the other parts of the world.
Re: How long has she got Doc?
Indeed chuey, normally a chainsaw would be good. However you're not considering the benefit of hydraulic trees. (where the hydraulic wood comes from)Chuey wrote:
You also need a chainsaw. I imagine you already have that in the arsenal but forgot to mention it. After all, how else would you cut all that hydraulic wood you're splitting?
Chuey
One simply turns the sap tap off and the trees become limp and can be cut with a machete.
Lord of the Bings
Re: How long has she got Doc?
Melville, I'm not that silly.melville wrote:
I don't doubt he could get all the parts back together with the tools available, I just wonder how the clutch will interface with the U-joint flange after the bearings are peened in.
I'd do the repairs with the gearbox 'in' the bike.
That way I can't possibly get it the wrong way around.
I was wondering how the bearings were held in, thanks for that.
Lord of the Bings