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Final drive pivot bearings. What type?' 98 R11RT

bp@sr9

bp@sr9

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Apologies, in advance, haven't mastered the search thing yet. :confused:
Anyway, I lubed the ol' splines ~1K ago and noticed I've just about got my money's worth out of the current pivot bearings. They weren't bad and I was impatient-mañana sez me. I upgraded to bronze bushings some time ago and they've been fine. So now I'm asking myself, which type? O.E.M. rollers, bushings or Euro Moto Electrics' upgrade set (complete with zerk fitting!)? Leaning toward what I have, if I can remember where i bought 'em. :scratch Oh yeah, what grade of loctite (if any) #2701 (rec'd by BMW) or will #263 be good? #243? Bubble gum? :dunno
Any input appreciated ,longevity always a plus. tyvm
 
On my oilheads I just stayed with the stock BMW pivot bearings. I don't recall using any Locktite on the pivot pin threads or the nut on the inside. Just torqued them to factory specs and never had any come loose.
 
A bit of discussion on this in the Similar Threads pane at the bottom of the screen.
 
When properly machined and properly installed the bronze bushing are superior. But there were a few mistarts when they first became available. Today I would lnstall the bronze bushings.
 
PGlaves said:
When properly machined and properly installed the bronze bushing are superior. But there were a few mistarts when they first became available. Today I would lnstall the bronze bushings.
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Motorwerks UK makes bronze bushings with small grease fittings that you can put in and grease them every now and then. I use these.
 
Not to change the subject, but what is the method of determining the status of the bearings?
I have a 2002 1150RT.
 
k1200lt00 said:
I just received a set of Nushings bushing that I might be trying. There are self lubing.
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Can someone please 'splain to me how something can be "self-lubing". Is this like tie rod ends which were "lifetime lubed" - when they wear out that was their lifetime. :banghead
 
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You can look at it this way the old tie rods ends were greasable, how long did they last compared to the new ones which don't get greased. Are this bushings better or not I don't know. I know one thing the OEM bearings are done after 14 k. I don't think they were set up right from the factory. They should of lasted longer then that.
 
BC1100S said:
Can someone please 'spain to me how something can be "self-lubing". Is this like tie rod ends which were "lifetime lubed" - when they wear out that was their lifetime. :banghead
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When presented with this “sales jargon”, I always ask- “my life, your life or the vehicles life”? It’s a good thing dumb looks are still free cuz I’d be broke.
OM
 
jnrugg said:
Not to change the subject, but what is the method of determining the status of the bearings?
I have a 2002 1150RT.
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They usually present themselves as you remove FD pins and have a pile of dry needle bearings on the table!

The play can also be felt doing the 6-12 o clock tire wiggle... or the 9-3... :scratch
 
k1200lt00 said:
You can look at it this way the old tie rods ends were greasable, how long did they last compared to the new ones which don't get greased. Are this bushings better or not I don't know. I know one thing the OEM bearings are done after 14 k. I don't think they were set up right from the factory. They should of lasted longer then that.
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I serviced mine at around 40 K miles. They were still good, greased and put them back in. I couldn't ever find any info on when the factory spec'd servicing them. I think that would have gone a long way to helping the situation. No doubt the heavier loaded bikes would have had issues sooner as the bearings where small and only operated in a very narrow range of movement.
 
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