748R rear wheel

sye73 · 21-Jun-2006, 20:21

Could anyone suggest why the rear wheel on my 748R has almost zero 'free-wheel' ? I noticed that whilst it was on a paddock stand and I happened to spin the wheel, not only was it tight, but wouldn't maintain any momentum at all. The chain is correctly tightened and nothing else seems amiss....Any ides ? Some kind of dry bearing maybe ?

Thanks

Rattler · 21-Jun-2006, 20:24

binding rear brake? chain too tight?

chris.p · 21-Jun-2006, 20:27

Does the paddock stand shaft rotate on a bearing??, if not that will be the problem as the rear wheel won`t be able to rotate freely.

Chris.

sye73 · 21-Jun-2006, 20:37

thanks guys.....
The chain is fine, and the brake seems to work as it should. I'll check the paddock stand.......

Rattler · 21-Jun-2006, 20:52

good point - use the sidestand and tip it over onto the stand and front wheel so that the rear wheel is off the deck - give it a spin then

Bungi · 21-Jun-2006, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattler

good point - use the sidestand and tip it over onto the stand and front wheel so that the rear wheel is off the deck - give it a spin then

U may want to get a friend to help you do this if you havent done it before, saves dropping your baby

bradders · 21-Jun-2006, 22:29

my vote is paddock stand...caught me out the same way..also careful if lubing and running on the stand (spiining the wheel) coz they work their way off! almost done that too TUT

sye73 · 27-Jun-2006, 22:44

thanks for your help on this..... It was the pesky paddock stand !

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21-Jun-2006, 20:24	#2
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk binding rear brake? chain too tight? Reply

21-Jun-2006, 20:27	#3
chris.p Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: Monster 1100 EVO Posts: 3,969 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: lincoln Mood: I'm A Grandad again :-) Does the paddock stand shaft rotate on a bearing??, if not that will be the problem as the rear wheel won`t be able to rotate freely. Chris. Reply

21-Jun-2006, 20:37	#4
sye73 Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 474 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kent thanks guys..... The chain is fine, and the brake seems to work as it should. I'll check the paddock stand....... Reply

21-Jun-2006, 20:52	#5
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk good point - use the sidestand and tip it over onto the stand and front wheel so that the rear wheel is off the deck - give it a spin then Reply

21-Jun-2006, 22:29	#7
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... my vote is paddock stand...caught me out the same way..also careful if lubing and running on the stand (spiining the wheel) coz they work their way off! almost done that too TUT Reply

27-Jun-2006, 22:44	#8
sye73 Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 474 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kent thanks for your help on this..... It was the pesky paddock stand ! Reply