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by Greenbriar
Wed May 21, 2025 10:48 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R60/5 Final Drive Backlash
Replies: 4
Views: 1019

Re: R60/5 Final Drive Backlash

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.
by Greenbriar
Tue May 20, 2025 10:00 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R60/5 Final Drive Backlash
Replies: 4
Views: 1019

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...