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Photo by Alessio Corradini,
on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia,
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R80G/S rear wheel movement

Just checked the rear wheel movement on an '81 G/S and there's movement in the vertical and horizontal axis - not much but definitely there. Is this wheel bearings? I need to replace the rear tyre so I guess I could change the wheel bearings then if that's what it is.
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Can't be much other than the bearings. But the "wheel" bearings are in the rear drive housing - and one of them is about 4-5" in diameter.

I'd recommend getting a good shop to do the replacement as I believe the diff needs to be reshimmed. You CAN do it yourself but beware; it's not a simple task and you need a collection of the right shims.

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hi
I agree with grant the bevel drive needs reshiming hell to do in the end i had the it complety rebuildt
I used Hughes in Wallington ,surrey they are a small independent workshop there number is
0208 6691706 email Brand551@aol.com
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Thanks for your replies and bugger, there goes £100-£300 for a replacement bevel box (motorworks).
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My K has been failed MOTs for rear wheel play by non BM workshops and then same day had an MOT issued by BM dealers .

I was told , they all do that when they`re cold guv .

After 200,000 km it got really sloppy and I changed the final drive before the wheel fell off .
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Hi, probably a bit late with this one but there should be some movement at the rear wheel on a mono lever G/S when it is cold, the amount allowed is in your manual, I managed to get 150 pounds knocked off the price of my bike as it was loose, still is the same now with an extra 15,000 miles on it, you need a dial gauge to check correctly but I guess by now you will have spent out on it, sorry I didn't get in touch sooner but I'm on the road and don't get the luxury of surfing now.
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Thanks for the replies all, as it happened, the main oil seal went. So I had Motorworks replace that and the bearings at the same time. £170 I think it cost. I'd recommend Motorworks btw.
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