tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post1695903002847626089..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Opportunistic Spline LubeRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-4686976774834489982014-01-19T14:52:28.166-09:002014-01-19T14:52:28.166-09:00For "gapping" the swing arm bolts, I use...For "gapping" the swing arm bolts, I use a small "Allen" or "Hex" key wrench. Choose one from your assortment and just make it equal to both sides...but then by "touch" is surely just fine too.<br />A "little" lube goes a long way on a spline lube. I use the red "BMW" grease. Bought a tube 20 years ago and still haven't used it all up yet. BMW HACKERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13918586672379085225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-36383979753977071712014-01-18T04:24:42.829-09:002014-01-18T04:24:42.829-09:00I've been away and it seems I've missed a ...I've been away and it seems I've missed a lot here Richard; our Marine is home. I'm busy today with other motorcycle activities but will return and study more closely your recent posts. Thanks for sharing!Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-15210304187268675452014-01-17T13:58:44.917-09:002014-01-17T13:58:44.917-09:00I think that's what I remember reading on Snow...I think that's what I remember reading on Snowbum's site is 12k to 18k miles for 1981+ bikes due to the plated input shaft. More often for older bikes. For me, that is about every other year. I was doing it at the same time as I changed the brake fluid but I think that's supposed to be every year.<br /><br />Pretty straightforward task after you do it a couple of times.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-86107143588128826582014-01-17T13:32:53.378-09:002014-01-17T13:32:53.378-09:00Wow! I think the Harley dealer charged ~$10.Wow! I think the Harley dealer charged ~$10.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-32548908842014747532014-01-17T13:32:44.122-09:002014-01-17T13:32:44.122-09:00Spline lube only every couple of years? I've ...Spline lube only every couple of years? I've heard mileage figures ranging from 8000-15000 depending on the airhead SME. I've settled on every 10K miles, and yes, fail to do this lube and you will strip the splines and incur a costly transmission repair job! Been there, done that.<br /><br />Now that I've done it once, I no longer "fear" this maintenance task. :)<br /><br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-59110642301708825182014-01-17T13:24:16.752-09:002014-01-17T13:24:16.752-09:00Richard/Erik:
Amazingly the local Honda dealer di...<b>Richard/Erik:</b><br /><br />Amazingly the local Honda dealer did not stock any. I had to pay up front and special order it. Up here it cost about $40. CDN<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-25001654366800003532014-01-17T10:16:21.080-09:002014-01-17T10:16:21.080-09:00Great stuff. I picked it up at the Honda/Harley/BM...Great stuff. I picked it up at the Honda/Harley/BMW shop and they couldn't find any. A mechanic came out and told them that it was in their shop supplies. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-65395121003442266432014-01-17T10:14:46.354-09:002014-01-17T10:14:46.354-09:00I think that is a result of a limitation with the ...I think that is a result of a limitation with the iPhone app. I keep hoping that I'll find a way or one that works as expected instead of all this Google+ weirdness. <br /><br />No solid plans but I'm thinking of riding down to MT then over to MN for the MOA rally then maybe to L.A. for another reunion then back. Just thinking...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-81726110147223361912014-01-17T10:05:52.066-09:002014-01-17T10:05:52.066-09:00That reminds me, I need to pick up another tube of...That reminds me, I need to pick up another tube of Moly60 one of these days. I use it on the FJR splines and all suspension links and pivots. Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-58771888161468703872014-01-17T09:32:24.221-09:002014-01-17T09:32:24.221-09:00Richard:
I clicked on a photo and Google+ wanted ...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I clicked on a photo and Google+ wanted me to tag my face on all my photos and it went to Google+ <em>(not Picassa)</em> with all your other photos<br /><br />My spline was done this Spring before my trip and it looked dry but there was trace of some white stuff on the splines<br /><br />Can't wait to find out about your long distance plans this year. Seems you are getting everything prepped up<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.com