Subject: Rear Drive Update
Author: Keith Ruff
Date: Jun 3, 2005, 4:04 PM
Post ID: 1718970154
I put on 13" shocks, it had 11" or 11.5" Harley Progressives when I got
it and I thought that was the problem. I weigh 180 pounds, so the
length of shocks and my weight should not be the issue. I used Castrol
80/90W gear oil. I have Penzoil now, same 80/90W weight.
Greg,
I did see the small notches on the pinion carrier (they face the rear
drive and are very small). Where should these be positioned? I'm
thinking the top right bolt and bottom left bolt when installing into
the rear drive (as if the rear drive was installed on the bike), same
place the flat spots should have been if I had that type of drive. This
pinion fits pretty snug, I had to tap it out of the rear drive gently
and will have to tap it back in gently. Swingarm definitely does not
have the notches, I felt all around and it is a perfect circle.
Parts and swingarm tool just arrived from MG, so I can continue working.
This is my first time pulling a swingarm, so wish me luck and feel free
to give me advice.
Keith Ruff
70 Cafe Racer Ambo
Manahawkin, NJ
peha-@comcast.net wrote:
Keith, nothing personal, but how much do you weigh? And can you confirm that you have original length shocks? While driving, your shaft housing should be angled down and to the rear. Too much load or short shocks means the angle is down toward the front and oil can then migrate and hang forward. Patrick Hayes Fremont CA
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