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14.5 Checking the rear hub damping rubber pieces
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The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via the 6 damping rubber
pieces. They eventually wear out during operation. If the damping rubber pieces are not changed in
time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. ( p. 101)
– Remove the rear wheel. ( p. 157)
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Main work
–
Check bearing
1
.
» If the bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change the bearing of the rear sprocket carrier.
–
Check the damping rubber pieces
2
of the rear hub for
damage and wear.
» If the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub are damaged
or worn:
– Change all the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub.