Re: Older RT'S
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:31 pm
Hi Tango,
One thing to look out for on the RT is a slipping clutch. Although not difficult, it's a lot of work to replace it and if you have to pay someone else to do the job, it's going to be a few hundred quid plus parts. Easy to check for by having it in a higher than needed gear and cracking the throttle open.
Check for oil leaks from the final drive as well. Rock the rear wheel to check for bearing and paralever bearing play. The rubber gaiter between the final drive and swing arm is secured with a couple of large jubilee type clips. If possible undo one and peel back the gaiter (very easy to do). You are looking for any oil to dribble out which could be the FD input seal or a leaking rear gearbox seal. All fixable, but good haggling points.
Service parts are cheap and plentiful. It will feel old fashioned compared to the latest machines and does take a decent ride to start appreciating it's quality's and character. But it will still do almost everything the latest models can do but at a fraction of the cost.
One thing to look out for on the RT is a slipping clutch. Although not difficult, it's a lot of work to replace it and if you have to pay someone else to do the job, it's going to be a few hundred quid plus parts. Easy to check for by having it in a higher than needed gear and cracking the throttle open.
Check for oil leaks from the final drive as well. Rock the rear wheel to check for bearing and paralever bearing play. The rubber gaiter between the final drive and swing arm is secured with a couple of large jubilee type clips. If possible undo one and peel back the gaiter (very easy to do). You are looking for any oil to dribble out which could be the FD input seal or a leaking rear gearbox seal. All fixable, but good haggling points.
Service parts are cheap and plentiful. It will feel old fashioned compared to the latest machines and does take a decent ride to start appreciating it's quality's and character. But it will still do almost everything the latest models can do but at a fraction of the cost.