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Neilw:
So I've managed to remove the Bearing Retainer with a nifty tool I got for a few quid on Amazon, it's adjustable and did the job beautifully.

The rubber dampers appeared to be in good condition, not damaged in any way, and when everything was cleaned up i refitted.

There is a small amount of movement from the Final Drive Flange that sits on top of the rubbers, probably a few mm either way and maybe a mm rocking up/down.  How much movement should there be before i should replace the rubbers? The manual doesn't say anything - either Haynes or Honda.

Oddjob:
Should be no movement at all. That’s a 550 hub, different rubbers to the 500. Hard to find new these days. Is the movement with or without the bearing retainer fitted and tightened?

Neilw:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 02, 2026, 05:42:35 PM ---Should be no movement at all. That’s a 550 hub, different rubbers to the 500. Hard to find new these days. Is the movement with or without the bearing retainer fitted and tightened?

--- End quote ---

It's without the bearing retainer fitted and tightened. Before I took it off, there was some movement, which led me to take it off, but after cleaning, the movement seemed a little less. Yes, its for the 550 and yes, I've found it difficult to find a supplier for a reasonable price.

Oddjob:
When you reassemble it make sure you use some MolyD grease on the sliding surface of the sprocket carrier. Have you checked that yet, no grease makes them go oval and that may be your problem. Look at the grooves in the surface, they should all look the same and feel the same.

Neilw:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 02, 2026, 05:59:29 PM ---When you reassemble it make sure you use some MolyD grease on the sliding surface of the sprocket carrier. Have you checked that yet, no grease makes them go oval and that may be your problem. Look at the grooves in the surface, they should all look the same and feel the same.

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3 of the grooves are the same depth and profile, the 4th is worn down, see pics.

I only intend doing a few 100 miles a year, i've also found a supplier, Honda Classics that has the rubbers for £38 for a set. What's best to do?

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