Knockout kit

[REDLINE 1]

What’s the verdict on grease? Half the package? Or all of it?

I used most of the provided packet no where near enough in the packet to fill the entire cavity. So I guess the idea of filling it completely is not the intent

 

[PowderFalcon]

I used half the package. I have videos of before and after but can’t seem to get them uploaded ! Noticeable difference though, will see how long it lasts. Not 100% gone, but improved

 

[KnappAttack]

I would think the more you put in the longer it will last. I was going to use it all and then add to it honestly, but I'm still working on the rest of the machine to get it prepared and not real worried about the stub shaft yet.

 

[Doc Harley]

I used most of the provided packet no where near enough in the packet to fill the entire cavity. So I guess the idea of filling it completely is not the intent

I was wondering, what happens to that grease in the cavity?

I used half the package. I have videos of before and after but can’t seem to get them uploaded ! Noticeable difference though, will see how long it lasts. Not 100% gone, but improved

Did you happen to take a peak at your coolant temperature b4 you shut the sled off?

 

[Turboflash]

I was wondering, what happens to that grease in the cavity?

Gradually, eventually it ends up mixed into engine oil. It can't escape - outer bearing is sealed.

 

[Sevey]

I was wondering, what happens to that grease in the cavity?

Overtime the grease will get beat up - oil will likely work its way in, diluting the grease over time.
When i have serviced this bearing I would pack the splines with heavy grease before reinserting the assembly. It helped dampen the noise and keep the metallic sound down - for a bit. This kit with the O ring may hold the grease for quite awhile. But i bet after a season it would be pretty mutilated.
I am interested in posts after a few thousand km.
MS

 

[1nc 2000]

Nooo!!! Haha. I did the same. Let me give a call to Tapp on Monday and see why, the world's leading clutch company for the 998t would include a specified amount of Grease for the ability to grease it twice, and yet not include that in their very specific instructions. (Long sentence)
While I agree it was a lot. There is a void inside the hub where all the extra grease gets pushed, obviously opposite of the seal.
Either call them yourself or trust my words. I make a solid bet Tapp will thinks it's ok, either way. Meaning no damage will be done.

How did your phone call go?
Same as mine i bet.

 

[Doc Harley]

How did your phone call go?
Same as mine i bet.

Tim, based on group recommendations I decided not to make that call.
Looking at the facts, even if it does get overfilled I don't see any harm coming from it.
What happened with you? Lol.

 

[1nc 2000]

I am waiting this one out. The clutch rattle has never bothered me.
Why didn't yamaha just drill a hole in the crank to pump pressurized oil into the spline?

 

[Doc Harley]

I am waiting this one out. The clutch rattle has never bothered me.
Why didn't yamaha just drill a hole in the crank to pump pressurized oil into the spline?

I'm like you, never even gave the noise a second thought. But now after installing the knockout kit, it's kinda like owning a new sled. I'm somewhat amazed.

 

[Kenneth Rogers]

I'm like you, never even gave the noise a second thought. But now after installing the knockout kit, it's kinda like owning a new sled. I'm somewhat amazed.

I just did this kit on my xtx and srx. I wasn’t amazed by any means. It helped stop some noise but seems to have made the clutch noise more pronounced for me. Probably just eliminated enough other mechanical noise to allow the clutch noise to come through more. That’s my experience anyways.

 

[HABS 1]

I just did this kit on my xtx and srx. I wasn’t amazed by any means. It helped stop some noise but seems to have made the clutch noise more pronounced for me. Probably just eliminated enough other mechanical noise to allow the clutch noise to come through more. That’s my experience anyways.

curious how much grease u put in? half pac or whole?

 

[0degC]

Tim, based on group recommendations I decided not to make that call.
Looking at the facts, even if it does get overfilled I don't see any harm coming from it.
What happened with you? Lol.

I don't think you want to overfill with grease. You could be pushing on the crank some until it finds its way out? I have a kit and have not looked closely at this yet and could be wrong.

 

[Kenneth Rogers]

curious how much grease u put in? half pac or whole?

I used most of the package it came with. I won’t be saving the little bag of what’s left, maybe 5%.

 

[HABS 1]

I used most of the package it came with. I won’t be saving the little bag of what’s left, maybe 5%.

im gonna do same, use most the package, got the shaft on bench... i mean even if it hepls it cheap n like half hr of work!