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Title: Paging rocker....
Post by: Vasco DG on June 06, 2015, 09:27:39 PM
Mike, I'm having a few issues with the private message function. I've sent you some instructions on disassembling the Sport C bevelbox. If they havent come through email me and I'll send 'em to you direct.

Likewise Sam. If my PM's aren't getting through? Email me.

Pete
Title: Re: Paging rocker....
Post by: Vasco DG on June 06, 2015, 09:59:29 PM
No urgency. We're just trying to get to the bottom of his leaky box.....
Title: Re: Paging rocker....
Post by: rocker59 on June 06, 2015, 10:02:49 PM
Pete,

I just read one pm.  I'm away from home, but will be looking at the bevel box tomorrow afternoonight and will let you know what I find.
Title: Re: Paging rocker....
Post by: oldbike54 on June 06, 2015, 10:21:51 PM
Quote from: Vasco DG on June 06, 2015, 09:59:29 PM
No urgency. We're just trying to get to the bottom of his leaky box.....

 Er , uhm , well OK then  :grin:

  Dusty
Title: Re: Paging rocker....
Post by: rocker59 on June 07, 2015, 11:35:58 PM
Pete,

Check your PM.

This is what I saw tonight when I pulled the rear wheel.  Looks to me like the new Viton big seal is leaking around the output shaft.

(http://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Sport-1100/i-KGx2WNH/0/L/DSCN9128-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Paging rocker....
Post by: rocker59 on June 07, 2015, 11:58:16 PM
It's the Viton seal, as used in the V11 series.

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_234&products_id=2853

The Sport 1100 originally had the black rubber big seal, like the other older big blocks.
Title: Re: Paging rocker....
Post by: Vasco DG on June 08, 2015, 12:17:52 AM
Seal material shouldn't make a difference but Viton is betterer. Doesn't look like the inner seal although the grease is *wet*. I'd try another new seal and clean the running surface carefully.

Pete
Title: Re: Paging rocker....
Post by: rocker59 on June 08, 2015, 10:16:06 AM
Quote from: Vasco DG on June 08, 2015, 12:17:52 AM
Seal material shouldn't make a difference but Viton is betterer. Doesn't look like the inner seal although the grease is *wet*. I'd try another new seal and clean the running surface carefully.

Pete

Thanks Pete. 

New seal ordered this morning.  In the mean time, I have wiped all the excess grease from inside the output shaft and off of the big seal.  I'll remount the wheel and ride it a little while I'm awaiting delivery of my new seal.  I'm really hoping it's just a problem with the big seal that I installed a few hundred miles ago.  We'll see.

I'll pull it this weekend for another look, and to install the new big seal.  I need this bike to survive a 1000 mile ride here in a couple weeks!