Something's just not right.......

[Stanley Steamer]

or at least that's how I felt on a short ride I took last Saturday......it may just be that it'd been a while since I had a chance to ride the Fat Girl, but there was a noise....maybe from the road surface?.....I don't know, but I didn't really feel any vibration/s in my foot pegs, but I'm worried that maybe the U-joint is starting to wear?...I've got 102.500 miles on her......BigBF changed my timing belts last june at about the 100,000 mark...(sad that I've only put 2,500 miles on her since then..some years I've had 12,000+..too much working these days..)...anyways, I'd feel better if I could check the U-joint out...but I hate to tear it all apart back there just to look at it....I just put a new back tire on a bout 1,500 miles ago...seems like if it starts to go,  it'll hopefully give me some warning without a catastrophic disintegration?....that could tear up some stuff in there.....I think my driveshaft and pinion cup may make it another tire change just fine....

HDL had one listed for $145ish....another site for $136ish...WTH??....I remember they used to be $65ish....... ......

Anyone know who might have the best price on a new U-joint?.......I'm thinking I need to go ahead and give her new spark plugs, change all the fluids in the brake/clutch/radiator.....now that she's just getting broken in......and if anyone wants to get me a late BD present, a new Driver's Ultimate LowBoy seat would be much appreciated........

Oh yeah, I think it'd be wise to buy a new boot.....everything I've read said the old ones are PIA to get seated back properly?......

[Oss]

Stan

Forgive me for saying this

but you put up a thread with somethings not right and folks may get scared what pics will be up

Buy a ujoint and the sleeve and put it in the saddle bag when you come to inzane

Maybe there will be a tech session?

[sandy]

Stanley: I have a good used U joint and very soft boot. I say ride it till the noise gets worse. If it grenades in there, it won't damage anything else. The swingarm will have to be cleaned out to get rid of metal shavings. Not a big deal.

[John Schmidt]

Cheap source for a u-joint:  www.Procaliber.com

$120.86 with free shipping over $100.

http://www.procaliber.com/oemparts/a/hon/506c2f87f870023420a31ba7/swingarm

[cookiedough]

turn up the radio, that is what I do hearing the small whatever rattling around in my I/S fairing over bumps in the roads at town speeds.  Problem solved.  Just kidding. 

Your turning into me only 2500-3000 miles per year on the bike.  I once road 5K miles in one year, that was a lot for me.  A job gets in the way doesn't it, darn job! 

So, what does this sound sound like? 

[ChromeDome]

You might want to also check the wheel bearings.

[Strider]

Both time I had a funny noise - it was the single race bearing in the rear. 

I bought a used U-Joint on Ebay for around $50 when I was home - just to throw in the saddlebag on LONG trips.

[Stanley Steamer]

I've replaced the bearings....not sure that is what it is......but it's possible....last tire change they were smooth.....I'm going to go for another ride and see if it was in my imagination.....

[Stanley Steamer]

turn up the radio, that is what I do hearing the small whatever rattling around in my I/S fairing over bumps in the roads at town speeds.  Problem solved.  Just kidding. 

Your turning into me only 2500-3000 miles per year on the bike.  I once road 5K miles in one year, that was a lot for me.  A job gets in the way doesn't it, darn job! 

So, what does this sound sound like? 

I use to ride 5-10K annually.....I plan on going for more rides soon......

[Stanley Steamer]

Cheap source for a u-joint:  www.Procaliber.com

$120.86 with free shipping over $100.

http://www.procaliber.com/oemparts/a/hon/506c2f87f870023420a31ba7/swingarm

Thanks John......I bookmarked that site...

[Stanley Steamer]

Stanley: I have a good used U joint and very soft boot. I say ride it till the noise gets worse. If it grenades in there, it won't damage anything else. The swingarm will have to be cleaned out to get rid of metal shavings. Not a big deal.

I'm guessing it wouldn't hurt to have a new one......and good to know.....I'd prefer to change it without it breaking all apart though

[Stanley Steamer]

Stan

Forgive me for saying this

but you put up a thread with somethings not right and folks may get scared what pics will be up

Buy a ujoint and the sleeve and put it in the saddle bag when you come to inzane

Maybe there will be a tech session?

I plan on getting one soon.....wish I was banked like you lawyers where I could gallivant all over the country!!.....

[hubcapsc]

Stanley: I have a good used U joint and very soft boot. I say ride it till the noise gets worse. If it grenades in there, it won't damage anything else. The swingarm will have to be cleaned out to get rid of metal shavings. Not a big deal.

I'm guessing it wouldn't hurt to have a new one......and good to know.....I'd prefer to change it without it breaking all apart though

How could it be changed without removing the wheel, final drive and driveshaft?

-Mike

[Stanley Steamer]

Stanley: I have a good used U joint and very soft boot. I say ride it till the noise gets worse. If it grenades in there, it won't damage anything else. The swingarm will have to be cleaned out to get rid of metal shavings. Not a big deal.

I'm guessing it wouldn't hurt to have a new one......and good to know.....I'd prefer to change it without it breaking all apart though

How could it be changed without removing the wheel, final drive and driveshaft?

-Mike

I don't think it could be...what I meant by that is that I'd prefer to inspect and replace it at the next tire change instead of just taking it all apart for that.,,...it may be nothing at all......and if I remember right, I helped you change my wheel bearings out a few years ago.....I'd have to look at my maintenance log to know the mileage.....