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by Thatmanstu
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:37 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Final Drive Noise On CenterStand(ad infinitum)
Replies: 4
Views: 1590

Re: Final Drive Noise On CenterStand(ad infinitum)

Thanks very much. This is what I needed to hear and read. Just had a nice ride after several weeks of down time. Thanks again for the help and reassurance...
by Thatmanstu
Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Final Drive Noise On CenterStand(ad infinitum)
Replies: 4
Views: 1590

Final Drive Noise On CenterStand(ad infinitum)

2006 R12RT . Bike has over 102k miles and runs like a dream. Has never had any FD issues across previous two owners.[/font][/size]Recently detected noises from FD/DS...Removed Swing Arm and DS to find a fish-mouthed front boot on Trans end and typical resulting corrosion on DS U-Joint(Trans end). Se...
by Thatmanstu
Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Stripped Oil Drain/Bolt
Replies: 1
Views: 986

Stripped Oil Drain/Bolt

Recently acquired a 06R12RT. Drain plug has been over tightened and hole is stripped. Easiest/best solution appears to be a "Piggyback" replacement plug. [size=2px]Problem is that there are none available in M16-1.5 of the original drain plug. This 5/8 is available however. [/size] http://...