drive shaft removal

[nibiker]

Hi can anyone give me advice on the removal of the driveshaft from the gearbox on a r1200rt 05 model, any info greatly received many thanks.

[Our Gee]

Never done this task myself but according to the Haynes Manual it seems pretty straight forward. Briefly it involves "levering" the shaft away from the Gearbox Output shaft by inserting a suitable leaver between the Driveshaft Coupling and The Gearbox Shaft. This action releases a circlip from a groove in the Output shaft.

[Our Gee]

So then, have you managed to remove it ?.

[nibiker]

yes thanks, all out complete final drive took my time and well pleased I done it myself. il get new potentiometer fitted new gear box oil in and rear drive  oil replaced. new brake pads, suspension given the once over while its out. its a good time to clean all around the bike aswell ready for mot.

[Our Gee]

Glad you managed ok. Did the shaft "release" as advertised without too much force ?.

[nibiker]

yes drive shaft came free with a bit of pressure with small bar. so all good thanks.

[sepossivel]

yes drive shaft came free with a bit of pressure with small bar. so all good thanks.

Wondering how you did it ..




Did you had to remove the sub-frame right?

[nibiker]

Yes it comes away first then driveshaft last.