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Old 23rd Nov 2012, 13:13
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Pablo332
 
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Double Bogey

Its probably not torque thats breaking the shafts. The shaft is subject to cyclic loads generated by the meshing of the pinion gear. These forces are greater then the previouse versions due to the 17% ish hike in power.

Edit due to spelling

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