How does one go about greasing the rear u-joint on a 2003 Goldwing/Roadsmith trike. It appears unreachable to me. I can see it but not access it.
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How does one go about greasing the rear u-joint on a 2003 Goldwing/Roadsmith trike. It appears unreachable to me. I can see it but not access it.
Update: Driveshaft had to be removed to access the rear yoke zerk on the u-joint.
On all applications I’ve seen you’ll need to rotate the drive shaft to “open” the angle of the u-joint to get to the grease fitting. Prevents drive shaft removal.
Can you not reach the zerk ball end with a needle grease adaptor like this
https://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/d...ge/DL10546.jpg
Professional Roadsmith Trike Builders had to remove the drive shaft. That's all the dumb Master Electrician knows.:)
Butch,
You should see two grease jirks on your shaft (I have them on my Roadsmith)
Jack up the rear of your trike, and rotate rear tires (slowly) you should see them, and give them a shot of grease (I do it twice a season)
PS: I hope your feeling better (I'd love to ride with you again, this season)
Ronnie
Butch,
Next time we meet, I'll crawl under your bike, and find these grease jurks for you OK?
Ronnie