GSF 109
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Backplate fitted with stub axle along with brake cylinders and brake adjusters. What a faff they were to fit! Managed to find a guide to installing the kit online. Just as well as they were about to launched 
. They were actually fouling the brake shoes and they needed the head of the bolt ground down. Not really the best design. Again, Britpart stuff and to be honest, not the best. We shall see how long they last....
. They were actually fouling the brake shoes and they needed the head of the bolt ground down. Not really the best design. Again, Britpart stuff and to be honest, not the best. We shall see how long they last....
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auld duffer
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been a while since I saw an update on this one , must be getting close now
GSF 109
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Managed to build up the other side to the back plate stage, but then realised that there are supposed to be rubber sealing rings between the wheel cylinders and backplate! . Anyway, I ordered them up and fitted all four which meant some stripping down on the near side too. At least I know that it’s done right, even though I don’t like doing things twice . Anyway I now have the front axle complete. I filled both swivel hubs with the Britpart grease as that came with the swivel bearing kits and filled the axle with EP80/90. So far, no leaks .......
Unfortunately my phone went flat when I was doing the work, so no pics to post, but I will have some soon.
Next step, do the same to the rear axle, repairing the shock mount, replacing bits as needed. Then, after that, strip the springs down, grease, paint and reassemble with new bushes. Here goes!
. Anyway, I ordered them up and fitted all four which meant some stripping down on the near side too. At least I know that it’s done right, even though I don’t like doing things twice . Anyway I now have the front axle complete. I filled both swivel hubs with the Britpart grease as that came with the swivel bearing kits and filled the axle with EP80/90. So far, no leaks .......Unfortunately my phone went flat when I was doing the work, so no pics to post, but I will have some soon.
Next step, do the same to the rear axle, repairing the shock mount, replacing bits as needed. Then, after that, strip the springs down, grease, paint and reassemble with new bushes. Here goes!
GSF 109
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Started stripping the back axle today. Cut the spring ‘u’ bolts off. Done this loads of time, but it still makes me jump when they go off with a bang! Took the back drums to have a look and wished I hadn’t . Needless to say that a complete overhaul is required. Inspected the rest of the axle and it’s looking like it needs some serious work. Both lower shock mountings are rotten and damaged. The drive flange and seal needs replaced. There is also quite a lot of play on both drive flanges (I think) when I rotate the hub. Maybe worn splines? One of the wheel bearings are rough too....
Took the back drums to have a look and wished I hadn’t . Needless to say that a complete overhaul is required. Inspected the rest of the axle and it’s looking like it needs some serious work. Both lower shock mountings are rotten and damaged. The drive flange and seal needs replaced. There is also quite a lot of play on both drive flanges (I think) when I rotate the hub. Maybe worn splines? One of the wheel bearings are rough too....
GSF 109
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Bits and pieces done today. Fitted new link brake pipes to both sides. Just got the ridgid pipes from the flexi pipe to wheel cylinder to make now. Fitted the jack stop on the drivers side because I forgot it when I built up the hubs . Stripped the tyres off the wheels ready for blasting on Monday. Fitted a new 7.5x16 spare tyre I bought off gumtree. Going to buy 4 new tyres once the wheels are painted.
. Stripped the tyres off the wheels ready for blasting on Monday. Fitted a new 7.5x16 spare tyre I bought off gumtree. Going to buy 4 new tyres once the wheels are painted.
GSF 109
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Stripped down the rear axle today. I found there was a lot of play in the drive flanges, so they will need replacement. The axle is not looking good at all. Not sure whether it’s worth fixing or better to buy a better one….. Any thoughts?
It could be fixed but it’s whether it’s worth it or not.
It could be fixed but it’s whether it’s worth it or not.
GSF 109
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After a bit more tweaking, I got both brackets set straight and at the same angle. I then cut out the rotten parts of the brackets, fabricated repair sections from 3mm steel plate. Welded them both sides and flatted off. The holes to secure the shocks were elongated and worn, so I built it up with weld and redrilled to 15mm.
