Good fix. The most expensive fix is to remove the case, bore the hole larger, and insert needle bearing sleeve. Currently, a steel cylinder is rotating inside an aluminum housing, and it just gets sloppy with time. Even brass bushings would be an improvement over the stock setup. Good fix, my friend. That grease fitting on the shaft is about as good as it gets with the stock setup.
That was very helpful in that I've just replaced the bushings for the second time. As our bikes get older the wear seems to become more prevalent. Thank you for sharing.
Nice job ! I just came across your channel in my feed actually. I'm happy to support your efforts and those of other fellow moto content creators. I look forward to seeing and hearing more from you in the future ; keep up the great work and ride safe out there.
@@johnmacias01 - I don't know what is available now retail, the thicker the better. I guess "Marine grade" wheel bearing grease might be good a good choice. It's both heat resistant and water resistant. When I was working on airplanes, we used a thick lubricant that we called "gas tight", it was very thick and had a waxey feel to it. It had a consistency to it more like a putty than grease.
I did the same thing I was not able to rethread the grease fitting back on after insertion. What did you end up doing and that would be the thing to show thanks
Sorry it took so long to answer your comment but to answer your question it just took a little bit of time but in the end the grease fitting went in and I am very happy with the fix.
@ All good I’m Sure I’ve only put maybe 2 K and have had my hands full including my stage 2 effort. It has been much better fitting and I may try to get that bugger screwed in OR pull the Case and hopefully gain the access then. Thanks Keep up on Two
Note: for anyone looking for a solid fix, take a look at the Head Hoggers bushing. It's a great design. No, I do not work for them. They are a USA company too!!
Good fix. The most expensive fix is to remove the case, bore the hole larger, and insert needle bearing sleeve. Currently, a steel cylinder is rotating inside an aluminum housing, and it just gets sloppy with time. Even brass bushings would be an improvement over the stock setup. Good fix, my friend. That grease fitting on the shaft is about as good as it gets with the stock setup.
That was very helpful in that I've just replaced the bushings for the second time. As our bikes get older the wear seems to become more prevalent. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve done it twice myself hopefully with the ability to grease the shaft it would be better and quieter. Thanks for stopping by.
Nice job ! I just came across your channel in my feed actually. I'm happy to support your efforts and those of other fellow moto content creators. I look forward to seeing and hearing more from you in the future ; keep up the great work and ride safe out there.
Thank you I appreciate your support.
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I like your setup there.
I will do the same when my shift shaft assembly needs service.
Very heavy thick grease would be best for that application.
Thank you, this is something I’ve wanted to do for some time.
What type and weight of grease do you guys recommend
@@johnmacias01 - I don't know what is available now retail, the thicker the better. I guess "Marine grade" wheel bearing grease might be good a good choice. It's both heat resistant and water resistant.
When I was working on airplanes, we used a thick lubricant that we called "gas tight", it was very thick and had a waxey feel to it. It had a consistency to it more like a putty than grease.
I did the same thing I was not able to rethread the grease fitting back on after insertion. What did you end up doing and that would be the thing to show thanks
Sorry it took so long to answer your comment but to answer your question it just took a little bit of time but in the end the grease fitting went in and I am very happy with the fix.
@ All good I’m Sure I’ve only put maybe 2 K and have had my hands full including my stage 2 effort. It has been much better fitting and I may try to get that bugger screwed in OR pull the Case and hopefully gain the access then. Thanks Keep up on Two
Note: for anyone looking for a solid fix, take a look at the Head Hoggers bushing. It's a great design. No, I do not work for them. They are a USA company too!!