Final Drive Pivot Bushing Kit for R850R / R1100R / GS / RS / RT
Ei Final Drive Pivot Bushing Kit for R1100's (See below for exact fitment)
Replace the wear and failure prone final drive pivot bearings with this well engineered bushing upgrade kit by Ei. No mods required, this bolt on kit improves ease of maintenance with the integrated grease fittings to ensure durability and long life.
These bushings are externally greaseable, with removable grease nipples
Made from plated high tensile strength 4140 CrMoly steel with bronze bushings for extreme longevity and functionality regardless of loads or duty.
Fits the following Models:
Follow factory shop manual for removal directions, install new bushings in final drive housing. Housing can be heated and bushings chilled in a freezer for easier installation. Apply a thin film of moly lube to inside of bushings. Do not pack the bushing full of grease as this could cause the bushing cup to crack due to hydraulic lock as you tighten the adjuster pin. Torque the fixed pin to 80 Ft Lbs with Blue Loctite #242 applied to threads.Tighten adjusting pin only until absence of free play, do not overtighten adjusting pin as this can cause binding and wear in bushing cup. Tighten locknut to 80 Ft Lbs with blue Loctite #242 applied to threads. Use moly based chassis lube in your grease gun for future lubrication. Lube every 12k miles or sooner if desired. Only use supplied grease fittings for lubing the bushings, remove grease fittings and install supplied bolts after lubrication.