U-Joints

[db46]

Any short cuts for removing the u-joints?

[Chrisj CMA]

Well, If a shortcut would be NOT having to remove the swing arm....yes there is:

You have to remove the rear wheel and final drive/driveshaft

Next you remove the chrome cover that hides the rear brake slave cylinder, unbolt the cable keeper for a couple big wire bundles right in that same area and then un bolt the master cylinder and move it out of the way

Now you can get the boot away from the motor, use a large blade screwdriver to push the u-joint off the output shaft and then work it out of the gap between the motor and the frame......


Its not that hard

[db46]

Thanks for the advise

[DFragn]

Actually it's easier to remove it from between the swingarm & the boot.

It's not hard.

Except for reattaching the boot at the swing.
Use a little grease or alcohol. It'll be easier to attach.

[LadyDraco]

It's an easy job....Just take your time...
The boot is easy as well ..
I like to roll it back on it's self ...
And it almost jumps right on...
I have done myshare of them...

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Go to rattlebars.com and read the write up on removing. I have learned a trick to getting the boot back on the swingarm is to wait until the bike is off the jack and leaning on the kickstand. This lessens the angle on the arm and allows more room to work without the jack in the way. Lube it a little and work form the high side. Needlenose pliers also help if you have meathooks like mine.