How much free play should there be in the drive train with the bike in gear?
I have been having some noise from my final drive on occasion, so I checked how much play there was in the wheel.
I put it in 1st gear (without it running) and turned the rear wheel and it moved at least 2 inches forward and backwards.
Is that too much play in the drive train? Or is that about normal. It seemed to be coming from the drive shaft, but when I had it apart, it looked and felt good.
It's possible there is slack in the mid drive.
The splines are lubed, and in great shape. No wear to speak of, and no metal shavings anywhere.
I have been having some noise from my final drive on occasion, so I checked how much play there was in the wheel.
I put it in 1st gear (without it running) and turned the rear wheel and it moved at least 2 inches forward and backwards.
Is that too much play in the drive train? Or is that about normal. It seemed to be coming from the drive shaft, but when I had it apart, it looked and felt good.
It's possible there is slack in the mid drive.
The splines are lubed, and in great shape. No wear to speak of, and no metal shavings anywhere.