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1Back to top Go down   OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Empty OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:25 am

WINGLESS

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Hi All
'85 K100 RS

At present I have the gearbox off for spline lube, also, clutch removed to replace main oil seal.

QUESTION: If I re-position the clutch housing on the shaft and rock it rotationally will this show up any rivet play in the output shaft?

thanks
Ian

    

2Back to top Go down   OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Empty Re: OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:36 am

Rick G

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If you can feel some play doing that then you would be in no doubt about something rattling, it would be really loud.


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3Back to top Go down   OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Empty OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:49 am

WINGLESS

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Hi Rick,

Just tried it.

Not the slightest bit of movement. Sigh of relief!

Ian

    

4Back to top Go down   OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Empty Re: OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:08 am

Rick G

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Not being able to move it by hand does not mean its OK. The rivets can be wearing out and still be tight enough not to be able to feel it by hand. However if you cant feel it then it should be OK to run it a bit to listen for a rattle and there are many things that will cause a slight rattle. Get it running nice and smooth then listen for the rattle.
Don't be too concerned about the rivets being loose I have only come across a few in the last ten years.


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Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
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5Back to top Go down   OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Empty Re: OUTPUT SHAFT RIVET CHECK Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:21 pm

sidecar paul

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You can see some of the rivets by removing the RHS engine cover. One is visible in this picture......that shiny spot almost dead centre.
Rotating the crankshaft may show some movement at the rivets if they are loose. 

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