Thanks all. I'm not putting much pressure on the output shaft so I don't think I'm actually turning the pinion get much at all. It sounds like it's fine though, which is good to hear.
My plan is to keep on riding it.
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- Wed May 21, 2025 10:48 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: R60/5 Final Drive Backlash
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- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: R60/5 Final Drive Backlash
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R60/5 Final Drive Backlash
Hello, I recently acquired a 1972 r60/5 and I'm going through the bike fixing things as I go along. It has 48k miles on it but overall it's in good condition. I've noticed a bit of a slop in the drive line. It's especially noticeable when I roll the bike backwards with the clutch in and then release...