Vintage BMW Plunger Final Drive Rebuild

This will show the viewer how to rebuild the final drive for a plunger Vintage BMW Motorcycle. In this case, it is an R 51/2 plunger.
We show how to set the pinion depth (wear pattern), the backlash and the side float as well as other items to rebuild the final drive.
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Bearing surface and needle installation
04:57 Wear pattern testing
07:07 Backlash testing and adjustment
08:57 Wear pattern testing (again)
10:36 Driveshaft spacing and measuring
12:41 Ring gear side float shim measurements and cover installation
16:15 Rear seal installation

[@brucewharton869]

Very clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@MS-jr6jq]

Great Video !!! Regards from Chile

[@pekka6767]

Great video 👍🙂

[@caker2000]

Great job!! Congrats! And I learned a few things too - thanks for sharing!!