[jmd102]

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Darn just noticed my driveshaft boot has a 1" split near the engine! Big job to do?? Swing arm have to come out?? Looks like a maybe.... If anyone has had their's apart or know of better way, would appreciate hearing about it. Can the Ujoint be disconnected / separated in the bike without the swing arm removal?? If so would save me some huge time! Thanks for any input.
Mark (new to the board)

 

[RedWinger]

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[BRowan]

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Mr.1200 is right, the only way to get the new boot on is to pull the shaft back`as he described. It'll give you a chance to check out the brake pads, splines, wheel bearings etc. as well.

 

[Shooter]

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With good members and advice like this, we don't need any Gurus :gunhead:

 

[jmd102]

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Thanks Rocky, I'll do this fairly soon once my garage gets up to a somewhat warmer temperature. Thanks for the pointers!
I've had the rear wheel off but never the rest of it. Saves pulling the swing arm that's for sure! Thanks again sir!!
Mark

 

[Dave Campbell]

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Loosen the 4 nuts holding the final drive, and slide the final drive back a little. Think the axle comes out but its been a while...Forcethe spline back (carefully) andtry to remove theold boot. If it comes off without further damage, then you can slip the new one in the same way. If you want, ill try it and let you know how it goes. Ive used this trick to make engine intallation a little easier without major disassembly.

 

[Goldwinger1984]

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Shootersay's,
"With good members and advice like this, we don't need any Gurus" :gunhead:

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Eliminating the gurus would totally destroy Redwings goals and ambitions. LOL

Vic