Gearbox parts

No problem at all, appreciate the advice. Is there a recommendation for circlip and new depth of groove?. I have access to lathes. Will look for local gear experts. Many thanks
 
No problem at all, appreciate the advice. Is there a recommendation for circlip and new depth of groove?. I have access to lathes. Will look for local gear experts. Many thanks
I have been told the shafts are hollow so deeper grooves would weaken it too much. The grooves are therefore widened and thicker clips (stronger due to more material) are used. The issue is one side of the groove is at a specific point on the shaft to position the gear at the right spot when it is against the clip, and the gear slides away from or against the clip during shifting so only one side of the groove is cut. I cannot tell you which side or how much. But Robinson knows from experience. Too technical for me to say much more without giving wrong advice. Wish it were an easier solution. Seriously though. Check these guys out. Robinson Industries Motorcycle Transmissions
 
I am concerned that if my 2014 R3 Gearbox or Final drive was to break in the future would i still be able to get parts or would the bike be scrap? I don't want to sell it as i like the look and size of it.
I feel we're safe for a reasonable amount of time but sometimes a two-dollar part is a killer. I feel comfortable enough that I'll ride her until I can't repair her anymore, or she can't be repaired any more. No guarantees in life.
 
I feel we're safe for a reasonable amount of time but sometimes a two-dollar part is a killer. I feel comfortable enough that I'll ride her until I can't repair her anymore, or she can't be repaired any more. No guarantees in life.
Yes, good advice really. Me too, i intend to keep mine. I always use the gears gently in the hope the gearbox stays good.
The Rocket selling prices are still holding high in the UK as all motorcycle prices are so that gives confidence. The spare part costs are frightening though.

Just to go off thread for a moment
It looks like our net zero target from our English government is going to be pushed back further as the electric network they want us to follow is failing at the moment and the battery range they advertise is bull****.
The electric car take up is falling too.
England cannot save the world on it's own as they know. Not without China, Asia and Europe.
It's an English money spinner for them.

So it appears that we will still be able to buy petrol for the foreseeable future. Hopefully non Ethanol E5 which is all i use. Esso E5 is Ethanol free at the moment according to their website.
I hope this small rant isn't too boring for this site.
 
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