General topics » A big, and pleasant surprise!

I spent most of today waiting for a new rear shaft gaiter to arrive. New drive shaft in (it was a bit of a struggle getting the freshly lubricated splines aligned on both ends), everything ready to go.

I took the bike out for a good run and immediately noticed a big difference. Less vibration, much less in fact. The bike is now much smoother than it's ever been.

The brakes are great having just fitted a new rear master cylinder.

An unexpected, but very welcome outcome. The shaft is obviously better balanced than the original. I've always noticed a bit of a 'thrum' and put it down to the bikes character. I've a camera mounted underneath the nose on the plastic plate and it picks up the thrum on it's mic.

Really chuffed.