[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Woohoo! They let me in #15750

Yep, Bwucie must be slipping. Hey, Bwucie, did you leave the door to the forum ajar again? Well, now that you're in, welcome to the forum. Make sure you do the Kaipara 200, it's coming up soon and also keep an eye out for the Auckland Gravel Riders rides. See you on a ride.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Motu > Waioeka Gorge Ride October 1st #15747

Yep, I know about that race. Last time we went through  I bumped into a colleague from work, whose wife was training for the event. I could not get over how fast some of these guys were. I later found out  that they were top cyclists, but it took along time to catch up with them after we had had a short break.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Motu > Waioeka Gorge Ride October 1st #15745

That's one of my favourite rides, especially when the sun is out. I am actually tempted to do it on a mountain bike. There are always cyclists on that road. I would have loved to join you on that ride.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15564

On vibrations… I just seem to have the usual ones, especially around the 4000 rev mark. I haven't been able to find my twin max since we'e moved. I guess any vibration in the drive line would be bike-speed related and not be affected by engine speed. When I pull in the clutch all vibration goes away. I suppose the drive line would only vibrate under load, if it does vibrate, so that may not be a meaningful test. I am always a bit over-sensitive after any surgery on the bike.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15563

Is there such a thing as a not-riding season?I guess if the snow is up over ya headlight would be a good reason to park up, but other than that?

They breed them tough, in the winterless north :-). We don't need no stinkin' seasons....

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15558

Since the weather was just right for working on the bike I've changed the pivot bearings today. It took about 2 hours, but a lot of that was taken up with cleaning threads and mopping up Acetone. The wheel no longer wiggles and hopefully the bearings will last a bit longer than the set I've replaced. I have made myself a tool to seat the bearings, so if anyone wants to borrow that, let me know. Two things I forgot to do. One was to drink a beer halfway through and the other was to but some weight on the bike before tightening the drive shaft brace. I am going remedy the situation right now. I guess if you haven't been wearing out bearings at the rate I have, pay someone to do the job, but I have to do it once a year and have saved myself $200 in the process. Thanks for all the helpful comments, especially BoGSer's advice.P.S. I think I got the drive shaft phasing right, but what symptoms would I get from an out of phase shaft?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15557

cant pull the lube over your eyes can we

That stuff is way too expensive for that. $40 for 100 grams

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15555

Its a bit of mucking around if you are not going to take the swingarm out. I would suggest that you remove the rear shock that way the swingarm is not in the down position you can tie it up and get at the rubber boot which has a spring clip holding it in position. To put the shaft back on the gearbox end, start it on the spline have the swingarm level IE: the drive shaft as square as possible with the shaft grab a block of wood that will fit in the hole and give it a tap with a hammer should just pop back into position. Then you can move the swingarm and check it. It pays to put a white mark on the end of the shaft so you can line up the universals as best you can. I dont think the phase up correctly the splines aren't welded in the correct place for that but get them as close as possible.boGSer

easy bro use that thing called garvity. got a big tree near ya house. Park the bike near the tree and wrap a rope around the rear wheel. throw other end af rope over tree branch. Get two fat fellas (rotund will do) and ya self and hang bike in air with front wheel facing terrafirma.stand on stool or sit on Gerdas shoulders and drop driveshaft down the holeeasy ehhaw 

Hold your horses Forrest. Why would I hang the rear wheel into a tree? That will be leaning against the wall, while the final drive will be sitting on my workbench. However, I could hang it up by the front wheel. Then all I would have to do is to balance the drive shaft on a finger tip, walk under the bike and throw it up into the drive shaft tunnel onto the splines. A bit of sticky grease should hold it up there.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15553

Thanks for that. I am not sure at this stage if I will be brave enough to remove the drive shaft. I need the bike to get to work and can't have it sitting there for several weekends, while I try to fiddle the drive shaft back onto the splines. When I had the R80 drive shaft out, it was hard enough to drop it back down the swing arm to connect to the final drive. I suspect that trying to get it in while it's horizontal will be very difficult.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15551

Thanks for the advice. How hard will it be to get the drive shaft back onto the gearbox end? Will it be like trying to stuff a worm back into a hole? I've never had the splines lubed, so it would be good if I could do that as well.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15549

I've got my bearings and managed to get hold of a tuber of Molybond 50. It's expensive, but the 100gm tube should last a long time. The bearings are pre-lubricated, do you recommend to take them apart and use the moly to lubricate them?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: honeymoon #15635

one more question for now...goldenbay/colliwood or coromandel peninsula?

You'll just have to stay longer, both have stunning scenery and riding  😉

Pipiriki - To Wanganui is fine and a beautiful ride. The Molesworth is free and you don't have to book.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: honeymoon #15630

One addition, the Molesworth is a gravel road, and a long one at that. Do it, if at all possible.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: honeymoon #15622

If you stay off the single digit roads, like Highway 1, you can't go wrong.  The Forgotten Highway is a good tip, but the East Cape is also a good ride. Try to do some gravel roads in South Island. The Molesworth Road (Blenheim to Hanmer Springs) is easy and very scenic. The West Coast is great and so are any of the passes. If you do around 300km during the day you'll have plenty of time to look around and arrive early enough at a destination to not have to worry about finding a place to spend the night.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Who’ll flame me first – Mr Bell or A.N. Other? #15587

Those push bikes are bloody dangerous….. glad you've made through in one piece.

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