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Post by kensworld5 on Jul 16, 2013 19:50:54 GMT -5
Greetings, Has anyone done an engine removal on the mc-54-250b scoot. I have a 2007 with >22,000 miles, and it is getting some backlash in the rear end. There is definitely more play then when new. I have run high quality synthetic in the rear since new. I have a spare 250b parts machine, which I would like to swap complete drive train when failure comes. Has anyone done a drive removal and made a disassemble log with pictures, plastics and all. Note: the wear is not in the wheel hub. I have already swapped that out. Thanks, Ken.
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Post by richardthescooter1 on Jul 17, 2013 8:29:11 GMT -5
What do you mean, backlash in the rear  I have the MC-54-250B roketa scooter, I'm over 16,000 mile on mine. |
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Post by kensworld5 on Jul 23, 2013 15:22:18 GMT -5
By backlash I mean:
Put scooter on center stand and rotate rear tire forward and reverse. There should be some play in the gears. As the gearing wears, the play will increase. My concern is my 22,000 mile machine's outside tire diameter moves about a quarter inch more than my 500 mile spare machine before the gears engage. I am not sure how much this translates to individual gear wear, but I am making sure my towing insurance is up to date and my cell phone charged.
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Post by spandi on Jul 23, 2013 15:28:08 GMT -5
If this is the case why not be preemptive and swap out the gears now? (It's much better to be working in your own space then stuck out in the middle of nowhere.)
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Post by barnie on Jul 23, 2013 19:51:28 GMT -5
Kensworld, I think if it were mine and the engine is still strong I would just pull the case off gear assy and inspect the gears. Visually look at gears as u move wheel and see how much play there is. A quarter in more play after 22000 miles does not seem much to me. I personally would not be afraid of it is there is no gear noise or gear jerk when riding. But if you are leary of it then for peace of mind like Spandi stated now would be the time to change it our. There is not much holding the engine in. Worse part at it is removing the rear body. Barnie
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