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splines

  1. G

    clutch spline lube, @ 32ks?

    Haven't seen much about lubing the spline on my 2011 GSA.. Does anyone recommend it? That BMW mechanic on youtube Chris Harris, discusses clutch R1150 problems of not using the full length of spline on the trans input shaft.. I'm hoping that that was corrected on the later years... I...
  2. MGMcAnick

    Stuck clutch lever on '84 K100RT

    I have been offered a 1984 K100RT. It's a pretty clean bike, but it has not been run in nearly a year. You know, the "it was running when it was parked" story. They are asking $800 for it. I have looked it over pretty closely. One of the things I have found is that the clutch lever can't be...
  3. B

    1988 K100 RS questions

    I'm trying to check all splines by myself and get the machine going again. 1. What grease is recommended for the swing arm bearings? 2. What grease is recommended for the drive shaft universal joint? 3. I'm going to use a 50/50 mix of Honda moly 60 and Wurth 3000 for the splines as I...
  4. D

    /6 Rear drivetrain questions

    1974 R90 /6. This bike sat for 10 years, and I have recently been doing all the maintainence to bring it up to a reliable working status. I just finished adjusting the valves, and lubing the transmission splines as per Snowbum's procedure. 2 questions (for now) ;) 1. Is there a link or...
  5. 20774

    Splines by Paul

    Must read article by Paul Glaves in the April 2010 ON on splines. It covers all bikes but has juicy tidbits for our Airheads. I really appreciated the review and I think his recommendations for lubrication are spot on. Thanks, Paul. :thumb
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