A reminder to check and grease the U-Joint periodically.
A reminder to check and grease the U-Joint periodically.
Dean - 480.734.7161
Tampa, FL
dean.hauser3@gmail.com
'09 Stallion #643
Ouch!! Hopefully it wasn't too difficult getting that sucker out. Did it leave you stranded Dean?
Get-er fixed and get out there!!
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
I was coming home from a rally traveling 75-80 mph. I started to feel a vibration thru the gas pedal and when I slowed down to stop for gas I could then hear the screeching sound. I limped it home and all fixed today. Easy to unbolt the u joints. It a ordinary joint so easy to find.
Dean - 480.734.7161
Tampa, FL
dean.hauser3@gmail.com
'09 Stallion #643
The real issue is trying to get grease in the joint. Very hard to get onto the fitting if you even due.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
I recently tried to grease my U-joints. I could not get the grease gun on the zerk. It just would not quite line up so I could. Have others had this issue? Maybe a different angled zerk or a skinny gun nozzle, if there is such a thing.
John in Olney, TX
White Stallion #142
Dean, thanks for that video. I'll get a needle injector for my gun.
John
I have lubed mine twice in 56K. I put the bike on ramps, then jack one wheel clear so that I can rotate it and get a clear shot on each fitting. I have one of those injectors, but I was able to get on it with a standard grease fitting. I use the Ford long life grease.
Disconnected the drive shaft and greased mine yesterday.
Tomg
Greased the U-Joint with the injector and it worked great. I wish everything worked that easy.
Ted, I got the injector at O'Reilly and the item number is PFM W54216 and it cost $7.99 I'm trying to send a picture but for some reason I've not been able to get it to download (to big).
How's the weather for you guys down there?
Thanks ED Looks like just some wind for right now unless it turns.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide