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Rear Bevel Box and Drive Shaft Specification
Under no circumstance should the rear bevel box be disassembled beyond what is
described in this section of the Service Manual.
Failure to observe the above warning could lead to a malfunction of the rear bevel box
causing lock-up of the rear wheel leading to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
This model is fitted with a drive shaft coupling the transmission to the rear bevel box.
The drive shaft is fitted with single Hookes universal joints which require no
maintenance.
The rear bevel box consists of a crown wheel and pinion arrangement that has no dealer
serviceable parts.
Maintenance of the rear bevel box consists solely of the following:
• Oil change - at the first 600 mile (1,000 km) and 20,000 mile (32,000 km) services
only
• Oil level checks
Cush Drive – Removal
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.
A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.
An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the
motorcycle.
1. Loosen the rear wheel spindle bolt.
2. Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel - Removal).
3. Remove the rear brake caliper (see Rear Brake Caliper – Removal