1 removing the gearbox. Sun Sep 18, 2011 12:21 pm
gabriel
Platinum member
Hi everyon
I have worked on my K100 for the past three weekends in an attempt to remove the gearbox. I was trying to figure out a way to support the bike. after much research on the internet, I decided to purchase two ratchet tie down straps. i placed the bike between two verandah posts and I tied a strap to the bike frame and to the verandah posts on either side of the bike..perfect solution....tightened the straps to keep the bike upright and used blocks of wood to support the sump. the bike faces the side fence and stops the front wheel from moving.
anyway, finally removed the final drive...splines are in excellent condition, but I noticed there was a small amount of oil which leaked from the final drive as I pulled it from the side arm. should i be concerned?
the splines on the driveshaft end are in excellent condition. i used a vice to try and remove the driveshaft from the gearbox...no luck..wouldn't budge!!!! managed to put a few small scratches on the driveshaft???!....finally gave up and decided to remove the gearbox with the driveshaft attached...
1st question..how do i remove the driveshaft from the gearbox?
2nd question. how do i remove the clutch arm fromn the gearbox..i removed the circlips..actually destroyed them...couldn't see anty other way of removing them......lightly tapped it with a soft head hammer..no luck..any ideas?
The gearbox splines are in excellent condition but i have what i think is the problem of the loose grub screw. the foot lever can be pulled out of the gearbox..is it an easy fix to open the gearbox or should i leave it for trhe experts.
i also noticed a build up of grease? around the clutch. it seems to have built up over many years..should i remove the clutch and inspect the rear main seal or could it be the clutch o-ring?
i am new at this caper and your opinions and advice is always appreciated.
regards
gabriel
I have worked on my K100 for the past three weekends in an attempt to remove the gearbox. I was trying to figure out a way to support the bike. after much research on the internet, I decided to purchase two ratchet tie down straps. i placed the bike between two verandah posts and I tied a strap to the bike frame and to the verandah posts on either side of the bike..perfect solution....tightened the straps to keep the bike upright and used blocks of wood to support the sump. the bike faces the side fence and stops the front wheel from moving.
anyway, finally removed the final drive...splines are in excellent condition, but I noticed there was a small amount of oil which leaked from the final drive as I pulled it from the side arm. should i be concerned?
the splines on the driveshaft end are in excellent condition. i used a vice to try and remove the driveshaft from the gearbox...no luck..wouldn't budge!!!! managed to put a few small scratches on the driveshaft???!....finally gave up and decided to remove the gearbox with the driveshaft attached...
1st question..how do i remove the driveshaft from the gearbox?
2nd question. how do i remove the clutch arm fromn the gearbox..i removed the circlips..actually destroyed them...couldn't see anty other way of removing them......lightly tapped it with a soft head hammer..no luck..any ideas?
The gearbox splines are in excellent condition but i have what i think is the problem of the loose grub screw. the foot lever can be pulled out of the gearbox..is it an easy fix to open the gearbox or should i leave it for trhe experts.
i also noticed a build up of grease? around the clutch. it seems to have built up over many years..should i remove the clutch and inspect the rear main seal or could it be the clutch o-ring?
i am new at this caper and your opinions and advice is always appreciated.
regards
gabriel