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.
Thanks ED Looks like just some wind for right now unless it turns.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide