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Re: 1981 R100RS
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:24 pm
by Deleted User 62
Nah, yer all wrong; he's saluting the convoy of US Marines landing in Oz... (did somebody mention "oil of eucalyptus? We've got to bring Democracy to those darn Eucalyptians!)
Re: 1981 R100RS
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:39 pm
by ME 109
Tim Shepherd wrote:Nah, yer all wrong; he's saluting the convoy of US Marines landing in Oz... (did somebody mention "oil of eucalyptus? We've got to bring Democracy to those darn Eucalyptians!)
Nearly Tim, I'm a sentry on the lookout for invaders who've come to steal our eucalyptus oil.
Wait till Martha Gardener hears about this. They won't pull the wool over her eyes!
Re: 1981 R100RS
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:52 pm
by ME 109
Update:
A convoy of trucks carrying armed koalas has just been seen heading in a northerly direction.
This'll be interesting.
Re: 1981 R100RS
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:56 pm
by SteveD
ME 109 wrote:Update:
A convoy of trucks carrying armed koalas has just been seen heading in a northerly direction.
This'll be interesting.
They'd be from the notorious Dropbear Regiment.
Re: 1981 R100RS
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:27 pm
by kutter
Further Disassembly
Re: 1981 R100RS
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:47 pm
by kutter
Oops Try again!
Further Disassembly
Gearbox and Clutch Splines Dry but OK
Rear Wheel Dive Splines look OK
FD Splines don't look so good . 35% to 40% worn. Is this OK ? Bad ? Replace? Leave alone?
Second Hand FD? (33/11) 30 years of wear even though greased. Expensive!
The shiny paralelelogram at the back left of each narrow tooth shows
the original size.
Re: 1981 R100RS
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:06 pm
by SteveD
It'll still work fine for a while yet. In the meantime, keep a look out for a replacement.
Ones with similar wear typically ask around $300. Better ones more. They might have other issues inside too.
Occasionally a brand new one pops up for sale...$1200.
Don't discount the drum brake versions either, as it's just a matter of removing the arm and plugging the hole.
Re: 1981 R100RS
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:05 pm
by kutter
Thanks for those comments/info Steve.
Parts for FD spline/bearings/seals/shims including pinion bearings/seals
MotoBins about $A400. There's also a local Gear and Spline man.
I do think that he can repair splines . Don't know the amount of further
disassembly required or costs. Total pull down required I would think.
Might need to give him a phone call.
Plenty of time as it won't be going back together in a hurry.
Re: 1981 R100RS
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:47 pm
by SteveD
The spline is repairable, as Airbear and I have had one repaired. Airbears is in use, and mine is on standby! if a local bloke can do it for you, even better.
Take care with the shims, noting where they go and ensuring they don't get bent, and when replacing the seal around the spline when reinstalling. Other than that, it's easy enough.