12-27-2019, 11:32 AM
(12-27-2019, 11:13 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: Also, I would imagine the tilting action on the final drive as it tries to pull off the straight splined end of the driveshaft will add to the rust-induced resistance, since the tendency is to "bend" the splined end of the driveshaft.
That's correct. Even with lube on the splines they can stick because of the tilting action.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT