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From: Rob Kleinschmidt on 18 Sep 2009 16:45
On Sep 18, 1:34 pm, "Vito" <v...(a)cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> "Rob Kleinschmidt" <Rkleinsch1216...(a)aol.com> wrote
>
> > I think I'll hold off for a year. I do about 10,000-15,000
> > miles a year and usually plan an annual pulldown to
> > lube U-joints and clutch splines.
>
> Lucky you! <g> The belt /sprockets on my FLHTC only lasted 135,000 miles.

The driveshaft was done in '97. I bought the bike in 2000
and put about 100,000 miles on it since. No real complaint
about the driveshaft but the clutch splines are a PITA.

How well does that belt hold up in dirt and gravel ?
From: Schiffner on 18 Sep 2009 18:19
On Sep 18, 1:42 pm, Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216...(a)aol.com> wrote:
> On Sep 18, 10:57 am, Schiffner <stevenkei...(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
>
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>
>
>
> > On Sep 18, 10:54 am, Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216...(a)aol.com>
> > wrote:
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> > > On Sep 17, 8:44 pm, "Datesfat Chicks" <datesfat.chi...(a)gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
>
> > > > "Rob Kleinschmidt" <Rkleinsch1216...(a)aol.com> wrote in message
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> > > >news:9ce1f2b4-dc6f-4d6b-b221-c0c3e2a0ab5e(a)12g2000pri.googlegroups.com...
>
> > > > > I've got a modified '88 BMW airhead paralever driveshaft
> > > > > with circlip retained, zerk fitted spiders that read
>
> > > > >   "Germany INA f-200698.1 GHJ"
>
> > > > > About 48mm+ long with a bearing OD of 19mm.
>
> > > > > Anybody able to suggest a source for these buggers ?
>
> > > > > Not in a big hurry, but would like to have this info for
> > > > > future reference. INA is the bearing company I believe.
> > > > > Contemplating a possible DIY replacement.
>
> > > > What am I missing?
>
> > > > I think if you contact the fine folks at INA:
>
> > > >http://www.ina.com/content.ina.de/en/index.jsp
>
> > > > They could probably offer some good suggestions.
>
> > > > If they give you the runaround, you can always send an e-mail with the text
> > > > "And that, folks, is why you started two world wars and lost them both".
> > > > Any reply might be good for a laugh.
>
> > > I found a driveshaft rebuilder who says he can also sell
> > > me the part.
>
> > >http://www.hendersenprecision.com/indian_moto/bmw_products.html
>
> > > He says roughly $65 parts cost for the spiders alone.
>
> > <sigh> might as well do it while you are in there...that's how I tend
> > to work. Saves time and effort not to mention money in the long run.
>
> I think I'll hold off for a year. I do about 10,000-15,000
> miles a year and usually plan an anual pulldown to
> lube U-joints and clutch splines. Right now, I just want
> to get back on the road while the weather's still good.
>
> Might not hurt though to have the spiders stashed away
> and waiting. What's an optimal sized hammer for bashing
> this kind of delicate stuff ?

Still you got my point right?
From: Rob Kleinschmidt on 18 Sep 2009 18:43
On Sep 18, 3:19 pm, Schiffner <stevenkei...(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Sep 18, 1:42 pm, Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216...(a)aol.com> wrote:
>
>
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> > On Sep 18, 10:57 am, Schiffner <stevenkei...(a)hotmail.com> wrote:

> > > <sigh> might as well do it while you are in there...that's how I tend
> > > to work. Saves time and effort not to mention money in the long run.
>
> > I think I'll hold off for a year. I do about 10,000-15,000
> > miles a year and usually plan an anual pulldown to
> > lube U-joints and clutch splines. Right now, I just want
> > to get back on the road while the weather's still good.

> Still you got my point right?

Right. And it's going to bug me a little bit right up until
I actually swap the spiders. And bug me more than a
little bit if it blows up before then.

From: Vito on 18 Sep 2009 20:12
"Rob Kleinschmidt" <Rkleinsch1216128(a)aol.com> wrote
> How well does that belt hold up in dirt and gravel ?

Dunno - I never ride in dirt or gravel any more.


From: Schiffner on 18 Sep 2009 21:46
On Sep 18, 6:12 pm, "Vito" <v...(a)cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> "Rob Kleinschmidt" <Rkleinsch1216...(a)aol.com> wrote
>
> > How well does that belt hold up in dirt and gravel ?
>
> Dunno - I never ride in dirt or gravel any more.

Why, you are missing out on great scenery and interesting roads.
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