Replacing the SMC

[scooterdoc]

I will play around with my old SMC to try to determine the magic method of lifting the boot without damaging it.

Tman

tman, the boot will just come out. it doesn't really sit in any groove. If you plan on rebuilding the SMC for a spare, I Highly recommend the extended snap ring pliers. There is a picture in the service manual. Motion Pro makes one as well, and it is the one I have. makes rebuilding them a snap.

 

[scooterdoc]

I will play around with my old SMC to try to determine the magic method of lifting the boot without damaging it.

Tman

tman, the boot will just come out. it doesn't really sit in any groove. If you plan on rebuilding the SMC for a spare, I Highly recommend the extended snap ring pliers. There is a picture in the service manual. Motion Pro makes one as well, and it is the one I have. makes rebuilding them a snap. pm me if you cant get one, i ship mine to you to borrow.

 

[970mike]

Tman,

Do you have any pictures of the SMC you took apart?

I finally got around to replacing my SMC. When I pulled off my SMC it was completely seized up. My rear wheel now moves freely. I was even able to pick up speed coasting down a hill. Amazing what happens when the rear wheel is not dragging.

I stuffed some silicone grease around the boot on the new SMC hoping to avoid this from happening again. I was unable to lift the boot on the SMC. I will play around with my old SMC to try to determine the magic method of lifting the boot without damaging it.

Tman

Tman

 

[tman]

See the attached picture.

tman

 

[970mike]

Thank you sir!

 

[tman]

Igofar,

I obviously got the boot off my old SMC (i.e. pic I posted) but the boot got damaged in the process. I could not use the technique you specified, it wouldn't budge. I had to wedge a small screw driver into the base of the boot to assist in prying it out. The good news is I didn't really care about the old boot.

Thanks,
tman

 

[Igofar]

Igofar,

I obviously got the boot off my old SMC (i.e. pic I posted) but the boot got damaged in the process. I could not use the technique you specified, it wouldn't budge. I had to wedge a small screw driver into the base of the boot to assist in prying it out. The good news is I didn't really care about the old boot.

Thanks,
tman

I understand, the old boot however, was probably old and dried out and brittle. I lifted my new boot off and packed it with silicone grease just in case. I also make sure I blow dry the area EVERY time I wash the bike or come in from riding in the rain, just as a precaution. Glad you got your bike fixed. Kudo's.
Igofar

 

[dduelin]

I have had the original SMC boot lifted up a couple times to inspect the bore behind it. I think the last time was at about 100,000 miles of service. The bike is stored inside though and that might allow the rubber parts to stay pliable longer.

 

[scooterdoc]

Scooter doctor also had a few of the entire unit he took apart.

I would if I knew how.

See the attached picture.

Why that looks quite familiar

The bike is stored inside though and that might allow the rubber parts to stay pliable longer.

You also obviously take very good care of your stuff Dave. I also feel that had I bought my ST brand new vice used, I may not have had so many problems. The PO obviously was maybe a bit less mechanically inclined than some of us.

 

[dduelin]

I would if I knew how.




Why that looks quite familiar



You also obviously take very good care of your stuff Dave. I also feel that had I bought my ST brand new vice used, I may not have had so many problems. The PO obviously was maybe a bit less mechanically inclined than some of us.

Thanks, my dad was a mechanic and I learned from a master. I have had the parts to rebuild my SMC but it keeps working well. I did buy mine used but it only had 1820 miles on it.