916 Rear Spindle Refresh

Discussion in '748 / 916 / 996 / 998' started by Messer, Aug 18, 2018.

  1. does anyone have any tips for refinishing the rear spindle? I am dropping a load of gold zinc bits off and got me thinking - but looks to be more of a painted part OEM?

    The part is in perfect condition but would look nice brightened up back to fresh just like all the nuts and screws and brackets etc..
     
    #1 Messer, Aug 18, 2018
  2. Like this ?? IMG-20180815-WA0006.jpg
     
    #2 cookster, Aug 18, 2018
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  3. Yes, tying up between buying a new one or refurbing mine! Looks painted
     
    #3 Messer, Aug 18, 2018
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  4. Get it thrown in with the rest of the bits for re zincing, Tony! Tie it up nicely for the new QR! :upyeah:
     
    #4 bettes, Aug 18, 2018
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  5. I was planning doing that but then got me wondering if it’s plated or painted..
     
    #5 Messer, Aug 18, 2018
  6. Spindle? Plated
     
    #6 bettes, Aug 18, 2018
  7. Cheapest new looking ones go for about £100 so doesn’t make much sense to replace it.
     
    #7 bettes, Aug 18, 2018
  8. Had mine replated it's better than new
     
    #8 cookster, Aug 18, 2018
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  9. I got the rethanal uprated unit, you can swap out the sprocket without removing the crush drives

    Also addresses the design issue if crush drives fail, stops them backing out and causing steel on aluminium, resulting in new swing arm

    It also updated the rear to use the aluminium conical spacer as opposed rubber, resulting in less play in the rear

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    #9 CarloL, Aug 18, 2018
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  10. I had renthal on my 748r and my 748 track bike very good mod
     
    #10 cookster, Aug 18, 2018
  11. The spindle I mean, it the sprocket adaptor the actual spindle..
     
    #11 Messer, Aug 18, 2018
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