Swingarm / Shaft Service - Page 2

CongaJon · 01-12-2016, 09:59 AM

What a bonehead I am!!! I actually have that part on order, but didn't think the caps were part of it. Clearly they are there, with the circlip grooves on them. THAT is why I seek assistance. Looks like I have a spare driveshaft.

Thanks, Redjay, for setting me straight!

Jon

**MJ07Nomad** · 01-12-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CongaJon

What a bonehead I am!!! I actually have that part on order, but didn't think the caps were part of it. Clearly they are there, with the circlip grooves on them. THAT is why I seek assistance. Looks like I have a spare driveshaft.

Thanks, Redjay, for setting me straight!

Jon

I think the new U-Joints come pre-greased (with hi-temp Lithium Complex 3 grease). So do you still have to grease them again?

redjay · 01-12-2016, 11:50 AM

I would say take the new u joint completely apart and fill it with the grease you intend to use in your grease gun.

dshelly · 01-12-2016, 02:32 PM

You guys realize that greaseable u-joints are weaker right? They have cross-drilled holes through them.

CongaJon · 01-12-2016, 03:05 PM

Well, now you have me thinking, Dave! I guess I'll wait until the u-joint gets here and see how much metal is removed to create the channels. You would like to think it would be overbuilt enough to be able to have small channels drilled. Hopefully I can see in the grease fitting hole and tell how big they are.

VulcanE · 01-12-2016, 04:27 PM

Many on here have used that replacement U-joint and not had any problems. Way back when, I ordered one, and when I got it, I decided to redo my stock one. The reason is the cross members are smaller than the stock one, and like Dave pointed out, the grease-ways made it that much smaller.

mick56 · 02-19-2018, 11:08 AM

Can anyone assure me that this will fit my 1999 Nomad please.One of the buyers at the bottom of the link,says it was oversized for his machine.I seem to recall someone on here saying they had a problem fitting these to their bike.Thanks.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/All-Balls...19.m1438.l2649

**MAS Tequila** · 02-20-2018, 12:37 PM

That is the one!

I just ordered 2 of them for under $39.00.

mick56 · 02-20-2018, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

That is the one!

I just ordered 2 of them for under $39.00.

MAS.Thats the cheapest,combined with shipping to the UK,that i have found so far.I see on the Kawaski parts list,there are some seals,and an O ring.Am i going to need those,or anything else, when i put it all back together.

http://www.kawasakioriginalparts.com...-G2&country=GB

I found a cheaper one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/All-Balls...YAAOSwWxNYopmT

01-12-2016, 09:59 AM	#16
CongaJon Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Harrisville, NY Posts: 28	What a bonehead I am!!! I actually have that part on order, but didn't think the caps were part of it. Clearly they are there, with the circlip grooves on them. THAT is why I seek assistance. Looks like I have a spare driveshaft. Thanks, Redjay, for setting me straight! Jon __________________ VBA #03234 2004 Nomad 1500 FI, The fastest color! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-12-2016, 02:32 PM	#19
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	You guys realize that greaseable u-joints are weaker right? They have cross-drilled holes through them. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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01-12-2016, 03:05 PM	#20
CongaJon Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Harrisville, NY Posts: 28	Well, now you have me thinking, Dave! I guess I'll wait until the u-joint gets here and see how much metal is removed to create the channels. You would like to think it would be overbuilt enough to be able to have small channels drilled. Hopefully I can see in the grease fitting hole and tell how big they are. __________________ VBA #03234 2004 Nomad 1500 FI, The fastest color! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-12-2016, 04:27 PM	#21
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Many on here have used that replacement U-joint and not had any problems. Way back when, I ordered one, and when I got it, I decided to redo my stock one. The reason is the cross members are smaller than the stock one, and like Dave pointed out, the grease-ways made it that much smaller. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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02-19-2018, 11:08 AM	#22
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	Can anyone assure me that this will fit my 1999 Nomad please.One of the buyers at the bottom of the link,says it was oversized for his machine.I seem to recall someone on here saying they had a problem fitting these to their bike.Thanks. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/All-Balls...19.m1438.l2649 __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find. Last edited by mick56; 02-20-2018 at 08:16 AM.
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01-12-2016, 11:50 AM	#18
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,926	I would say take the new u joint completely apart and fill it with the grease you intend to use in your grease gun.
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02-20-2018, 12:37 PM	#23
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	That is the one! I just ordered 2 of them for under $39.00. __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Last edited by MAS Tequila; 02-20-2018 at 12:42 PM.
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