Rear wheel drive bearing

drikko

drikko

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Next question I have is the bearing on the sprocket side (17 in the pic at the link below) which has the holder in it(15) can rotate easily in the drive hub, ie the outer race of the bearing is turning in the hub, should it be tight ie press fitted? It doesn't feel loose side to side but turns easily just with the tip of my finger.

Should I take it out and locktite it in or is it supposed to be able to turn, doesn't sound right to me!

http://www.laverda-paradies.de/shop/catalog.php?lng=en&cat=1000&chp=58
 
Should be a good fit in the cush drive, not uncommon for them to come loose, no doubt aggravated by a 630 chain sometime in it's life..... a good clean and a bit of 638 retainer should hold it all in tight again.


      Keith
 
Thanks Keith, it still has the 630 chain on it, will replace with the smaller one when it's worn out, but it seems to be in good condition still and there's no wear on the sprockets. Can't justify changing it till one or other wears out.

Off to the locite shop I go.....
 
Hhhhmmmm, looks like 638 is only available in packs of 50ml for a nice $49.50 yech. Looks like 620 or 660 might be OK as well, what's the difference? They are all "retaining compounds". Looks like the 660 is available in small quantities.
 
Hey Drikko yeah the 660 might be best for you, it's designed for really worn installations, repairs up to .5mm wear. Not quite as strong as 638 but should do the trick for the next 30 years anyway. And should be a lot cheaper in the smaller tube.
I could send you a few drops of 638 (I have a 50ml bottle I bought 15 years ago, must have used .5ml by now), but it might not travel well. Tell you what, send me the wheel, I'll glue the bearing back in and send it back. Shouldn't be too expensive :D
Seriously though, PM me your mailing address, I never transferred it to my US phone, I have the illuminated glasses we talked about, need to send them to you.

Ken
 
Yay, Repco has 6ml tubes of 660 for $19 which is a carton of beer better, might buy the carton of beer as well.

PM sent, I vaguely remember talking about illuminated glasses...:)
 
Drikko,

Mine had done the same until I pulled it apart and got the surface welded and remachined. Worth keeping an eye on or you could end up like Paul Le Claire and have a major bearing failure.

Chris
 
One kraut and one wop bike at this stage, maybe an old XR500 heading my way for next to nothing to play in the dirt which I've never done before but always wanted to.
 
Gotta have a chookie in the shed, for those special occasions when you just want to let rip :D :D
 
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