[SteveKT]

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Well, bearings sorted. Was hoping to get it all sorted this evening, but am unable to locate the drive shaft/final drive into the Universal Joint in the swingarm. Other than taking to a hammer :X(nearly, but steady on) has anyone any tips or advice. What appears to happen is that the driveshaft semi locates but won't go all the way (steady) so the final drive bolts are locating in the swingarm - just. And then there is no way to make any shaft movements.

HELP

Thanks

Steve

 

[Renegade]

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The U-joint must be facing up and centered in the hub before the final drive shaft will slide into it and seat. Look into the drive housing where the u-joint sits.. If it's flopped over and facing down or to one side, the output shaft will not slide all the way into the housing.. What I have done is fashion a wire coat hanger with a small"L" on one end, inserted it into the housing and lifted the joint up while sliding the output shaft into it.. Once the shaft just catches the splines on the yoke, gently pull the coat hangar out and finish pushing the drive shaft into the u-joint until it seats... This method is a little crude, but it works...

 

[BRowan]

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Nice one Renegade. Very well worked out. I had this problem and gave up, ended up calling in a mechanic and he took ages before sorting it.

 

[SteveKT]

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So the hammer's out then.

Yes, joint was flopping, found a length of 10mm rod and moved it to facing up. Replaced driveshaft and with a little coaxing it slid in.

Have now started bike on the stand and geared her up gently to ensure free movement.

Will put her on the raod tomorrow and hopefully all will be well.

Thanks

Steve

 

[Heffo]

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Nice one Renegade, SteveKT owes you some mana at least. I've given you some as well, seeing as we can't buy you a pint.

 

[Renegade]

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Awwww... you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!:leprechaun:

 

[SteveKT]

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And why not:waving:!!!

Cheers

Steve