DavidF
DavidF
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Joined: September 26, 2020 10:31 am
Last seen: September 21, 2025 4:33 pm
Topics: 13 / Replies: 384
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RE: Oil leak after trailer transport

With all leaks, find the source by carefully examining the GDU. Anything is possible, but common sources that I have seen: Hose clamp is not tigh...

3 years ago
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RE: Ear clamp alternatives

I think you have the wrong part number and size. You need 7mm width, not 8.5mm. For SR3, I use this: Oetiker Stepless 7mm Band (16700042)Oeti...

3 years ago
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RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

@rojid If you don't already hate me, you will now. To be fair, I asked a pro technician with 40 years of experience the exact same question. I w...

3 years ago
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RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

Yes. Use cutting fluid and take a little off at a time to keep your cutting bit cool.

3 years ago
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RE: Extra wheel source

When I needed wheels, I purchased sets from US Radical Dealers WISKO and Group-A. I believe that the US supplier is Radical UK like most all Radical ...

3 years ago
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RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

@rojid Yes, I always use a 1/2 inch torque wrench set to 80 foot pounds to tighten the lock nuts ... with a 1/2 inch wobble extension and 1/2 t...

3 years ago
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RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

I just use the red 271 loctite on the threads of the lock nuts. No problems with loosening, and no problem removing the lock nuts with a 1/2 inch imp...

3 years ago
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RE: corner wight

Which Generation of Radical SR3 do you have? I assumed that you have either gen 3 or 4 because you referenced the drop height table which is found in...

3 years ago
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RE: Asking for OIL check level GDU

This is the overflow breather. If you over fill the GDU oil, it will exit this breather cap.

3 years ago
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RE: Would anyone what is this part on 2010 SR3

This looks like the damper spring cap. It fits between the spring and the rebound adjuster.

3 years ago
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RE: First 6hr Service on SR10 - Lessons Learned

Some photos. First photo shows the old grease in the tripod joints compared to the new grease. Old grease has turned from brown to grayish-brown. ...

3 years ago
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RE: First 6hr Service on SR10 - Lessons Learned

According to this discussion, CV joint grease is too thick for tripod bearings, and I agree. I have seen techs also use Lucas red and tacky, ...

3 years ago
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RE: First 6hr Service on SR10 - Lessons Learned

@rojid Yes, you have the right idea in your description above. That is a good video, however for race cars I would only use GKN tripod grease. It...

3 years ago
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RE: corner wight

You do not need to find the actual ride height because this is a computed value based on the drop height. The factory has done all of the careful cha...

3 years ago
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RE: corner wight

You are in the correct ballpark for drop heights. In the SR3 RSX manual (Gen 3), there is a drop height table for Dunlop and one for Hankook -- I gue...

3 years ago
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