Paul, I'm pleased these videos--and the documents on my web site, brook.reams.me--have been instructive. I don't actually have any "customers" other than myself. This material is created as I work on my own bikes. So far, I have not had to replace any main bearings on my bikes. But if I do need to, I'll document that work.
Mine had 6 spacer washers on the back of the things that the locating pins go into. Be careful not to lose those! Also, I braced the front cover with a m6 bolt as shown, but my crank still rotated when I used the impact driver to loosen the bolts. Am I correct that it is ok if the crank spins, but we are trying to prevent it from moving back and forth?
Brook, thanks for this. I'm replacing my rear main seal and took the clutch apart and it's in great shape. The pressure plates are in great shape, but since I have it all apart I'd like to sand the surfaces which grip the friction plate. Any suggestions on sanding grit or would you recommend I just leave it alone? It's not bad at all and I'm not interested in taking them to a machine shop.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage that must be the quickest response in TH-cam history! Thanks as always Brook. I study your videos and read your blogs multiple times before attempting anything. You’re a blessing sir.
Brook I've learned so much from your videos. If you ever get a customer in need of a main bearing swap, I could use some pointers!
Paul, I'm pleased these videos--and the documents on my web site, brook.reams.me--have been instructive. I don't actually have any "customers" other than myself. This material is created as I work on my own bikes. So far, I have not had to replace any main bearings on my bikes. But if I do need to, I'll document that work.
Mine had 6 spacer washers on the back of the things that the locating pins go into. Be careful not to lose those! Also, I braced the front cover with a m6 bolt as shown, but my crank still rotated when I used the impact driver to loosen the bolts. Am I correct that it is ok if the crank spins, but we are trying to prevent it from moving back and forth?
Yes you need to prevent it from moving backward and forward.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage Thank you! I've been following your videos carefully and working on my 1983 R65. They've been an invaluable resource.
Brook, thanks for this. I'm replacing my rear main seal and took the clutch apart and it's in great shape. The pressure plates are in great shape, but since I have it all apart I'd like to sand the surfaces which grip the friction plate. Any suggestions on sanding grit or would you recommend I just leave it alone? It's not bad at all and I'm not interested in taking them to a machine shop.
I’d clean the plates with brake cleaner and then reinstall it.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage that must be the quickest response in TH-cam history! Thanks as always Brook. I study your videos and read your blogs multiple times before attempting anything. You’re a blessing sir.
If you want to break the glaze on the friction disk, try 600 grit and don't sand too much.