Help me lube my speedo drive

[Fuzzy]

Just bought a new speedo drive (the internal ceramic part) because the old one was broken, as they all seem to end up.

The old one was covered in a thick browny paste, not sure what that is - just wondered what lubricant/grease it needs, anybody know?

Looked in Haynes but drew a blank  :\

Thanks

[unfazed]

Lithium soap base grease is what is recommended.

[darrsi]

Yeah, just a heavy grease, but make sure you fit it correctly otherwise you'll be ordering another one! 

[apage16]

I used castrol LM grease on mine.

Also,  when I took the wheel out to change the fork seals,  my speedo drive was broken in two.  :eek

After the tears had stopped clouding my vision I checked what eBay had to offer. Passed out at the cost and decided repair was the only option.

Degreased, lightly sanded and araldited it, greased it and put it back together.

I think the fact that the break looked like a serrated edge means it's got enough lateral interference to not put too much strain on the  bond.

So broken speedo jobby doesn't have to mean end of the world! 

[Fuzzy]

Thanks for the replies, I have plenty of that so that's good. I repaired the old one with jb weld but I'm not sure if it'll hold so got a new one, £20 it cost  :'(

As for making sure the tabs stay in place, could I not just stick it on with a little double sided tape or similar? Alsong as it doesn't disintegrate and get into the bearings (which I reckon is highly unlikely) I don't see a problem - or am i missing something?

[darrsi]

Thanks for the replies, I have plenty of that so that's good. I repaired the old one with jb weld but I'm not sure if it'll hold so got a new one, £20 it cost  :'(

As for making sure the tabs stay in place, could I not just stick it on with a little double sided tape or similar? Alsong as it doesn't disintegrate and get into the bearings (which I reckon is highly unlikely) I don't see a problem - or am i missing something?

They slot in place, once they're in the won't move out of place.

[Punkstig]

Part 15,


http://www.yamahascooterspares.co.uk/spa...ETER&uID=0

And these are the newer ones where the top end which has the drive tabs is plastic which won't break like the old 100% ceramic unit!

[Fuzzy]

The one that was broken was actually the updated version! Plastic tabs were fine, but the lower ceramic bit was cracked.

[Punkstig]

Typical- well despite that I can tell you the plastic top ones last a load longer than the ceramic ones and are a shit load cheaper!


Glueing fixes only temporarily, they tend to break again!


Best of luck fella