My interpretation of driveline lash is the sloppiness when transitioning
from engine braking back to on-throttle with RPMs up a little....maybe
around 5-6K. This is a very natural part of sport touring while entering a
turn. I'm able to do it very smoothly on the GTS without ANY jerk from the
driveline. This is very important if you're leaned over during this
transtion. Yeah, I know that MSF says to have your braking done before
entering a turn, but in using more advanced trail braking it's not always
feasible. I could never get the BMW to transition smoothly as there seemed
to be too much play in the gearing.
Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC
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http://www.freecfm.com/r/raddboy
Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 //'93 Yamaha GTS1000 //'85 FZ750
> << If lash is what I think it is, then yes it is possible
> for a shaftie to have it. >>
> Lash is a term used to describe the clearance between mating gear
> teeth. Back lash is the entire term, and it is the rotational distance
> measured between gear teeth making contact from the backside of one tooth
to the
> front side of the next.
That's not what I thought it was, so I withdraw my statement--unless by
some
act of god it is correct!
Regards,
Henry S. Winokur
94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF,
Nationally Certified Riding Instructor
West Bethesda, MD
