Broken driveshaft Iran HELP !

**radioactiveangel** · #1 5 Oct 2006

Hello,

i am currently in Zanjan in North Western Iran. After breaking down i was interrogated for twelve hours as to why i was in Zanjan and why i was with two Iranians.

The reason being of couse was they were trying to help, but try expaining that in Farsi at three am after no food (ramedan) and pushing a 250 kg motorke for a few kms.

Anyway,

I had noticed during the day that a vibration and whirring sound was occuring through footpegs and was worried. Planning to get to a mechanic quick. Travelling at around 120km/hr it was getting dark on a highway. I felt like a snap and no power to back wheel.

Some mechanics have pulled the driveshaft out up until i think it is the output flange. We do not have the BMW tool to go any further.

The housing around the output flange has been torn.

The bike is in many pieces in a shed.

I will try and post picture of the damage i can see.

I am also trying to find replacement parts and wondering about best courier.

Any advice would be most appreciated.

Thanks.

Sorry i have a 1988 r100 GS.

Marcus

**Stephano** · #2 5 Oct 2006

Sorry to hear about your breakdown, Marcus.

If it’s any help, the BMW dealer in Tehran has an excellent reputation for helping travelers and the details are as follows:

BMW Iran
Nouriani Enterprises
Nouriani Building 91
Iranshahr Avenue
Tehran
Tel: (0098-21) 88 23 984-8
Fax: (0098-21) 88 34 999

Email : nouriani AT bmw.ir

Hope that helps.
Stephan

**Hltoppr** · #3 5 Oct 2006

I had mine (1988 R100GS) rewelded into a solid shaft. We cut the yoke off the large (trans) end and used driveshaft tubing. You'll have to be careful about the welds, using a grinder or a lathe to make them fit inside the swingarm. I'd bet you can find a local metal/welding shop that could do this mod for you, and at least get you back on the road.

-H-

**radioactiveangel** · #4 6 Oct 2006

It wasnt the drive shaft it is the gearbox. I had a service in Ankara by BMW a week ago and they failed to check gearbox oil! As a result the gearbox is a complete right off. Little bits is ball bearings and shredded cogs.

Where would be a good place to start looking. Thanks for the replies i will try and find BMW in Tehran

**Frank Warner** · #5 10 Oct 2006

If you have the money - buy a second hand gear box complete and simply replace it all!
Pulling the old one apart to find that the gears have been pitted, the dogs are scored and the bearings are all shot is just a waste of time. Motobins and Motoworks (uk) would have them .. but shipping costs will be high... local would be better.