My Megabusa - trials & tribulations [update on Page 4]

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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby Tony B » Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:53 am

this really is a great read - is there anychance you could dismantle it again so you can finish the video with the final bits? :lol:

of course you could always finish it by doing my one!!

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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby greenwoo » Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:25 pm

nice one Steve....interesting to see how it all comes apart - AND that you managed to get it back together!

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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby DJ. » Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:36 pm

I'm very impressed (as usual :) ) fixing the gearbox does look a tricky job!

I'm on my second diff that leaks from the pinion end. I just keep topping it up and don't visit people with nice driveways :lol: It has done 35,000 miles dripping and only needs 20ml top up every 1500, so it can stay where it is 8-)

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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby b33fy » Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:19 pm

Nice one Steve, good job. Shouldn’t have any issues with the three bond, default crankcase sealant for a number of manufacturers including Subaru. Stays elastic, though any oozing doesn’t break off and cause problems. A bit over kill on a bendover V8 oil slick, but works well.
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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby Nash » Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:14 am

I'd missed all of this! What a cracking read/watch Steve.

Have you put any miles on it yet?

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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby SteveRST » Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:34 am

Thanks for the comments guys. :)

Tony B wrote:...of course you could always finish it by doing my one!!

Happy to lend a hand mate if you fancy tackling yours. Cost you a jar of honey though! :mrgreen:

DJ. wrote:I'm on my second diff that leaks from the pinion end... only needs 20ml top up every 1500, so it can stay where it is

Yep, is quite a hassle. Leave it until it really needs doing. Mine was starting to leave a quite a puddle :lol:
Interesting that it was not the seal itself leaking though. If I'd known that I wonder if I could have done it with the diff still in place? Dunno... the pinion shaft flange nut was bloody tight! I had to borrow an impact wrench to undo.

b33fy wrote:Shouldn’t have any issues with the three bond, default crankcase sealant for a number of manufacturers including Subaru.

Thanks Beef. Yeah, I read that many of the bike manufactures own brand sealants such as 'Suzuki Bond' and 'Yamabond' are made by Threebond.

Nash wrote:Have you put any miles on it yet?

Thanks Neil. I've been out for an hour or so but nothing major.
Any track days planned? That's next on my list. ;)
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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby Kegco » Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:37 am

Well done Steve,
Nice little holiday read and vid
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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby Wingco » Fri Aug 16, 2019 6:25 pm

Great write up Steve, shame you didn't persevere with the video's they were very good as you could actually see what you were talking about. Anyway glad its all back together, just need to get some miles on it.
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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby SJLB » Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:37 pm

Good work Steve !
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Re: My Megabusa - trials and tribulations [update end p2]

Postby Nash » Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:03 pm

[\quote]
Nash wrote:Have you put any miles on it yet?

Thanks Neil. I've been out for an hour or so but nothing major.
Any track days planned? That's next on my list. ;)[/quote]

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