rd350lc movement on cush drive

[Oliver31]

Guys,

Noticed when the rear wheel is in place there is play in the rear sprocket , is this normal.You can lift the rear sporcket not by much but there is some play. Do I need new cush drive rubbers or can anyone suggest something to stop the movement. I thought about packing the rubber cush drives.

[lovelydog]

Mine was the same on both 250 and 350lc, I lived with it as it never felt slack enough to be dangerous,but replacement is available and probably best for £40.

[lcowner]

mine had a bit of play in tem but when i got the wheel powdercoated it was fine

[zxr59]

i bought a zxr 750 a few years ago and they were packed out with strips cut from an old inner tube, ran it for nearly 3 years like this with no problems but if you really want peace of mind best to replace them.

[jonahlc]

mine the same been like for about a year with no problems.
ought to change them though

[lovelydog]

Thinking of my last post,my 250 had 350 rear wheel fitted after previous owner put original under a car. Got a feeling that the 250 didn't have cush drive......pretty sure.