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Forum: GS Boxers 05-16-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,118
Posted By Unca Fud
+1 I think CharlieVT has done like 50 & has...

+1
I think CharlieVT has done like 50 & has not had a second failure in any. He took out a lot of shims in my LT FD.

Lucky you weren't in Alaska. :eek1
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,029
Posted By Unca Fud
I do use and trust a beam type wrench (assuming...

I do use and trust a beam type wrench (assuming it maintains it's zero setting) for extra critical fasteners (like head bolts etc) but not on ordinary stuff.

But the extra long handle of torque...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-17-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,490
Posted By Unca Fud
Sorry - I was going by alloy # memory here where...

Sorry - I was going by alloy # memory here where we once made fatigue testing equipment using heat treated aluminum castings. They were unweldable but I guess I don't know the alloy number from 12...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-17-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,490
Posted By Unca Fud
I hate to be negative, but that is almost certain...

I hate to be negative, but that is almost certain to be an alloy similar to heat treated 356 alum, which is not weldable. The weld will have physicals way below the tensile etc of the parent...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-13-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,124
Posted By Unca Fud
You're lucky you caught it in time, though you...

You're lucky you caught it in time, though you obviously have a small amount of misalignment. The best bet would be to split the bike, clean up everything grease w Moly 60 & reassemble.

But if...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-12-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,867
Posted By Unca Fud
You should be able to get about a .030 inch dia...

You should be able to get about a .030 inch dia bent needle in between the shaft OD and the hub major dia, and between the shaft monor dia and hub inside diameter. If necessary thin the moly 60 with...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-11-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,124
Posted By Unca Fud
Assuming there isn't a balance problem, that's...

Assuming there isn't a balance problem, that's why the clutch disk center plate is so thin as it is really used as a flex plate. The clutch disk hub is only riveted to the flex plate. Riveting...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-11-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,124
Posted By Unca Fud
This is the dial indicator setup you need to...

This is the dial indicator setup you need to measure the engine-transmission run out. The blue thing is magnetically attached to the flywheel and the crankshaft is rotated with the dial indicator...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-11-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,124
Posted By Unca Fud
As long as everything rotates as a unit it makes...

As long as everything rotates as a unit it makes no difference if there is "run out" on the clutch pack mounting points on the flywheel (I assume that's what you filed)

The clutch disk fully...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-10-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,124
Posted By Unca Fud
Some have made new offset alignment bushings...

Some have made new offset alignment bushings after dial indicating things. Others have epoxied filled the holes & remachined the alignment holes in the clutch housing.

Actually I think the...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-10-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,124
Posted By Unca Fud
The best way to evaluate a R1XX0XX (+) bike is to...

The best way to evaluate a R1XX0XX (+) bike is to remove the starter and see how much fretting debris is in the clutch housing.

If your input shaft is longitudinally "scalloped", don't be fooled...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,124
Posted By Unca Fud
See if you can get a good clear picture. I had...

See if you can get a good clear picture. I had my 2000 R1100RT apart at 22K & could hardly beleive how clean it was inside. Like a darn fool I didn't take a picture:huh
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,124
Posted By Unca Fud
I think you are good to go without a major tear...

I think you are good to go without a major tear down. A more significant thing to watch is the amount of ferrous (gray/black) and ferric (red) debris in the clutch housing. A spline in good running...
Forum: Face plant 03-18-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,913
Posted By Unca Fud
Make sure the KLR still drives straight hands...

Make sure the KLR still drives straight hands off. If not, the frame is twisted.
Forum: Airheads 03-11-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 790
Posted By Unca Fud
It won't rust thru 'cause it's brass!

It won't rust thru 'cause it's brass!
Forum: Face plant 02-26-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,512
Posted By Unca Fud
Do you have deer in the area? An incredible...

Do you have deer in the area? An incredible road!:clap
Forum: Face plant 02-07-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,035
Posted By Unca Fud
Andy - See post 77. Is the MSF officially...

Andy - See post 77.

Is the MSF officially still teaching starts on a hill the same way? or is this something that was a hang up of the local instructor? The daughter is getting interested again.
Forum: Face plant 01-30-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,035
Posted By Unca Fud
Add 202. Daughter - 120 lbs after MSF course....

Add 202. Daughter - 120 lbs after MSF course. Driving her new-to-her Honda CX500 starting on a slight hill after putting both feet down per MSF instruction. Bike rolls backward and down she went. ...
Forum: Face plant 12-18-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,735
Posted By Unca Fud
Quite a descriptor! Glad to hear you came...

Quite a descriptor!

Glad to hear you came out pretty much OK but sorry to hear of the mess it made of yr R65.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-12-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,022
Posted By Unca Fud
From my fatigue experience before retirement w...

From my fatigue experience before retirement w needle bearings, (OK this is a tapered roller bearing but it is similar to a needle) to make them last, they should not be preloaded - at all or they...
Forum: Face plant 09-12-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 804
Views: 182,293
Posted By Unca Fud
Re: The .pdf file on the NHTSA summary report. ...

Re: The .pdf file on the NHTSA summary report.

Are there any engineering sorts here that have ever heard elsewhere of "forced fracture"? I have not in my 45 years in fatigue testing.
MN...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-18-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,477
Posted By Unca Fud
If you are going to experiment with one of the...

If you are going to experiment with one of the races being a non-metallic bearing material, I'd suggest DuPont's Vespel or Amoco's Torlon. I'd think Nylon to be too soft to last.

The present...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-15-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,477
Posted By Unca Fud
I set mine so t hat there is just the tiniest...

I set mine so t hat there is just the tiniest amount of detectable clearance - with the lock nut tightened. There is no need for these to be preloaded. My opinion.............:rofl
Forum: GS Boxers 07-31-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 890
Posted By Unca Fud
Is there a spacer underneath the wheel that has...

Is there a spacer underneath the wheel that has been omitted somewhere along the line? Are you bottoming one or more of the bolts in their threaded hole(s)? If only three of the four bolts are...
Forum: Face plant 07-24-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 804
Views: 182,293
Posted By Unca Fud
The parts were complex & CNC machined from a...

The parts were complex & CNC machined from a large heat treated forging of 7075. They cracked after machining - before any loads were applied - simply sitting there. DX was overaging.
Forum: Face plant 07-23-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,921
Posted By Unca Fud
A ggod graphic reminder. THX:clap

A ggod graphic reminder. THX:clap
Forum: Face plant 07-19-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 804
Views: 182,293
Posted By Unca Fud
When I first saw the pictures of the failure way...

When I first saw the pictures of the failure way back, it strongly reminded me of a brittle fracture of a high strength aluminum casting caused by over-aging (too much time at an elevated...
Forum: Face plant 05-19-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,629
Posted By Unca Fud
At 73 yrs old, BLU HWY got me dizzy just watching...

At 73 yrs old, BLU HWY got me dizzy just watching his video! Nice crisp turn entries & exits. Enjoyed anyway!
Forum: Face plant 05-15-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,371
Posted By Unca Fud
Only 20-25 mph? That's hard to believe. Wow! ...

Only 20-25 mph? That's hard to believe. Wow!

I'm happy for your healing though.:freaky
Forum: GS Boxers 05-09-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,574
Posted By Unca Fud
You should recognize that those FD failures may...

You should recognize that those FD failures may be related. Bad bearing(s) can eventually take out the gears etc. You might want to retain that old FD to argue warranty. When you get home, see if...
Forum: Face plant 04-02-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,728
Posted By Unca Fud
Panic is when you focus your conscious energy on...

Panic is when you focus your conscious energy on swerving around that thing in front of you by turning the handlebars away from it (i. e. steer instead of counter steer).

If the motorcycle...
Forum: Face plant 04-02-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,728
Posted By Unca Fud
Classic control reversal of a panic stricken...

Classic control reversal of a panic stricken rider. Notice how at the end, in a moment of confusion, he effectively steers the handlebars away from the big rock, which causes it to "suck" him...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-12-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,000
Posted By Unca Fud
Some use a rag to keep things propped up. It can...

Some use a rag to keep things propped up. It can be pulled out once things get started.
Forum: GS Boxers 01-11-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,337
Posted By Unca Fud
Like airplanes, every bike is designed for a...

Like airplanes, every bike is designed for a specific mission. At 73, my wife still allows me three - A 2005 K1200LT for trips with her, a 2000R1100RT for trips with me only (she hated that one on...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-07-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By Unca Fud
You are probably in a somewhat salty environment...

You are probably in a somewhat salty environment & bluing plus oil may not work for long. There is some stuff in a spray can called Boeshield, that is made for Boeing for aircraft corrosion...
Forum: Face plant 12-07-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,622
Posted By Unca Fud
And be sure the frame of your bike isn't sprung...

And be sure the frame of your bike isn't sprung or bent (i. e. After fixing it up, does it pull to one direction when going straight?
Bummer! Glad you were not hurt.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-02-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By Unca Fud
There's not much you can do except watch it thru...

There's not much you can do except watch it thru the starter & relube it frequently. It is a big job if you want to check the engine transmisson alignment.

If you do separate them, be sure to...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-20-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
Posted By Unca Fud
All serious splines have a profiled surface in...

All serious splines have a profiled surface in which the teeth follow an involute profile like a truncated gear, A spline should be thought of as a 1:1 gear set with an internal tooth gear and an...
Forum: Face plant 11-11-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,323
Posted By Unca Fud
My point is that the control/countersteer paradox...

My point is that the control/countersteer paradox should not be ignored and instead, be pointed out to prevent any possible control reversal in threatening situations.

I have no problem with "look...
Forum: Face plant 10-20-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,323
Posted By Unca Fud
This teaching concept from MSF is strictly BS in...

This teaching concept from MSF is strictly BS in that you can look anywhere but the only direction input you have on a M/C is the handlebars. Where you look has nothing to do with where the bike...
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