Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: grease?

Author: Rich Marchand

Date: Mar 20, 2005, 5:14 AM

Post ID: 1718571348



Hey all,
I don't post here often but the spline grease controversy has been ongoing
for years on the BMW Air head list. Check out this link for an informative
article on splines and grease..
http://home.jps.net/~snowbum/inputsplinesthrowout.htmI know its BMW but
they are the Guzzi's northern cousin.
I'm in the process of installing a RAM clutch , new u-joint and carrier
bearing on my 74 Eldo . Thanks to all who have previously posted pictures
and links to this process.. Its not that bad ,just time (and money)
consuming, plus cleaning all the crud off ,and then paint parts that need
it,then.... well you all know what I'm saying.
This list is great ,thanks again
Rich Marchand
74 Eldo
03 Cali SS
80 BMW R100RT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Moore" <moore-@cablespeed.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 11:16 PM
Subject: Re: grease?


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I used a grease on my drive spline and the clutch hub that said it was wheel
bearing grease. My dad said it was good, sticky stuff, but it seemed that
mostly it stuck to itself (it's very stringy). when I just had my rear wheel
off to check the splines, they were dry and it had flung the grease all over
inside the hub. I wonder if the grease was flung off the tranny hub and is
causing my slippage?

Guess I'll see in the next couple of weeks when I take it apart. I know that
my clutch was slipping 10 years ago when I took the whole thing apart
because gear lube leaked out the hub seal when I overfilled the trans. I
tried cleaning the clutch plates with mineral spirits and brake/carb
cleaner.

Matt in MI

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