Re: Spline Lube

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On Feb 25, 2004, at 15:56, Marco S Hyman wrote:
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>
> Chains are know to need an occasional lube :-).   They are a wear item
> as is the drive sprocket.


A scott oiler will take care of this task for you.

>
> This leads to questions of perception.   The perception is that the 
> drive
> shaft splines lasts forever, so maintenance of the shaft is seen as a
> hardship and an example of "obvious manufacturing mis-design".
>
> But everyone knows that chains need to be replaced and every "n" chain
> replacements the drive sprocket needs to be replaced too.   How come 
> this
> isn't seen as an "obvious manufacturing mis-design"?
>
> What am I missing?
>
>

A chain is cheaper than a spline lube. The replacement can be is less 
labor intensive than a spline lube. You can eyeball the chain and 
sprocket to determine if it needs to be replaced. You can of course 
eyeball the clutch splines, after you remove the transmission...


Oh and a worn chain with a little "slop" in it will not leave you 
stranded as worn splines can. Gee, a chain sounds more reliable than 
the uber shaft drive...


Robert

95 R11RS
88 KRS Special

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