Tfrank59
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« on: December 02, 2015, 07:36:53 AM » |
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So I picked up a used one on Ebay pretty cheap, thinking it might be a good spare, but when it showed up I put it in a vise and this u-joint has maybe .020" radial play (with some pressure). Is that not worth even installing if I end up needing to change out the u-joint I now have? Seems like for all the hassle to change a Valk u-joint, not least getting that cursed boot back on, a person might just as well go with a brand new OEM u-joint? thanks.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2015, 07:47:19 AM » |
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It might go 100,000 miles. The whole time you'll be wondering if you'll make it to the next corner  ... -Mike |
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2015, 08:29:35 AM » |
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Keep it in the saddle bag til you NEED it. More likely than not WILL get you home. Rear wheel bearings and U-joint R & R at 103000+ miles. While the U-joint did not fail completely it HAS seen better days. It WILL get me home if need be. When I R & Rd the U-joint I went with a new boot. RIDE SAFE.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2015, 09:31:28 AM » |
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For all the work it required replacing one for this novice, I sure wouldn't stick a used one in there (unless absolutely convinced it was as good as new).
Put it in the bags for trips. But if you break down near home, order a new one. With two bikes, I keep a new one (and shaft and pinion and boot) in my parts bin, with a lot of other things.
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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2015, 12:10:28 PM » |
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My u-joint went out at 96k.replaced joint,dampers,and shock bushing.parts from direct line parts for$200.00 bucks.posted pictures at justpics of the u-joint.no used parts in the rear end for me.
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Grandpot
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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2015, 04:43:12 AM » |
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The fact that you are asking the question means you aren't comfortable with the situation. Go with your gut feel. Buy a new one.
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Tfrank59
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2015, 07:50:29 AM » |
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The fact that you are asking the question means you aren't comfortable with the situation. Go with your gut feel. Buy a new one.
You are absolutely right. Thing is new ones are kind of pricey, so I'm thinking I would wait and buy one when the one I have goes out  . My bike only has 45 K on it, and I don't think there's anything bad going on in there, but since I have a spare pumpkin, spare driveshaft, spare whole rear wheel, might as well also have a u-joint. |
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-Tom
Keep the rubber side down. USMC '78-'84
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« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2015, 07:54:46 AM » |
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My u-joint went bad at 42,000 miles...
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Tfrank59
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« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2015, 08:59:34 AM » |
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My u-joint went bad at 42,000 miles...
That's a drag. Seems a bit premature – what kind of riding you do?  |
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