Re-fitting final drive, hits/tips please.

[Jay12329]

Well after getting my final drive bearing replaced I've come to re-build my bike. And I'm stuck.
Are there any tips or tricks for getting the shaft/final drive connection to slot in? I'm trying to line up the double slot as best i can with the limited visibility but it just doesn't want to slide home.
ta
J

 

[Timolgra]

Use a thin rod through the paralever bearing hole to support the drive shaft

 

[Colban]

Horrible,dirty,fiddly job.Put molyslip (or similar) on the splines for lubrication.
I use a rag,with a section hanging to pull out,under the drive shaft for support.I found it helpful to slide the U/J in the bevel box as far forward as possible (without it coming off its bevel shaft) so i could get my fingers in to line it up to the drive shaft.

 

[Paul Young]

I watched Roy Gardner when he swapped my GS final drive for one from an R1100S & he did it with the slick skill of someone who's done it loads of times. Give him a call & I'm sure he'd share any trick to it. I couldn't believe how easily & quickly he did it, but there's no way I could tell you what he did.

RGM - Tel: 01772603781

 

[D6]

be very patient

 

[iftikartaxis]

I fitted new bearings in my gs
couldn't get the splines to line up

daft me

put the gearbox in gear wind slowly the final drive till the master spline lines up took about 30 secs after that i was struggling for about 30 mins before i did this
hope it helps


"Praise the lord and pass the Ammunition"

 

[davegs]

Drive fitting

Having done this several times while "experimenting" best way is to get a lump of rag, rollone end into a ball that will hold the drive shaft at mid height. Put the ball under it and use a head torch (Led pattern) so you can see slide in the uj end ans when in Pul out the rag,use a tough bit of rag th\t won't rip off or it's back to square one!. Sounds complicated but used it every time and it works ned a bit of patience but it is a pain of a job anyway but it works. Yiou can get the correct grease from you local friendly BMW dealer about £6 for a tube, last you for ages.
dave ( I hate christmas ) GS Roll on 2010.