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Looks brand new! I'm a bit ashamed.

So, it's all back together. The drive shaft now 'telescopes' like it should (it was solid!), the needle bearings in the right side of the bevel box actually move (they too were utterly corroded to a single mass), and everything else has had a good clean and grease. The old drive shaft bolts were munted and I think that's because the shaft wasn't moving. Could be my imagination but gear changes seemed smoother. More snick-snick rather than clunk-clunk. Thanks for your help along the way with this. Much appreciated, gents.

I hate to be ex post facto but I hope you ran a tap through those holes before putting it back together ?

I did the same on some rear view mirrors on motorcycles LAST year !

Ha, not at all. We love to share and be reminded where all the little hidden bits go!

Rest assured you wouldn’t be alone with that predicament . . .

Erm.... Should this chap be playing a part? It was hiding in plain sight...

I'm looking forward to stopping there again...made a quick stop last year on the way back from Tucson...great riding in that area of Big Bend along the River road. Wild and rugged terrain, wide open spaces, remote and peaceful, lots of interesting scenery along the way.

@PJPR01 I received my 2024 "Tour finisher" rocker. On to 2025...