Skid Posted July 11, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 11, 2011 I'm getting ready to change out my rear tire and I want to grease the drive shft as well. My question is what advise do you have and what all should I be looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted July 11, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 11, 2011 On your 2nd gen right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted July 11, 2011 Share #3 Posted July 11, 2011 Its been a while but for some reason I remember having a real long pair of needle nose made it a little easier when trying to get it back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted July 11, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 11, 2011 Its been a while but for some reason I remember having a real long pair of needle nose made it a little easier when trying to get it back together. Or a very strong pair of snap ring pliers and of good size as well to remove that snap ring holding the drive pins in place. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightSpook Posted July 11, 2011 Share #5 Posted July 11, 2011 I just greased my drive pins and you will need a large set of snap ring pliers and make sure you get the snap ring back in good. For some reason it was had to get mine back in without a few good wacks from the rubber mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Butler Posted July 11, 2011 Share #6 Posted July 11, 2011 Guys, You do realize that he's asking about greasing his drive shaft? Skid, just make sure it's in gear and with the tire out, go ahead and pull the final drive. I usually put the final drive housing in the vise and then clean and grease the splins on the end of the shaft. Now getting it stabbed back into the U-joint at the upper end of the housing is just going to some patience. When you pull the drive shaft out the U-joint is going to fall down in the housing. I usually just slip the drive shaft down to the bottom and pick it up straight. There is about 1" of the drive shaft exposed at the final drive where you can turn it until the splins line up and the shaft slides in along with the 4 studs. It's not going to happen the first time so just stay with it. I really envey the FJR1300s as their U-joints are held straight in place when you pull the final drive. Hope this helps, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted July 11, 2011 Share #7 Posted July 11, 2011 Also, when you are fishing the drive shaft back in, there is a small plug covering a hole on the top of the drive shaft tube. Pop out this plug and use a length of coat hanger (or an old antenna, stiff wire, etc.) to help guide the drive shaft into the U-joint. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted July 11, 2011 Share #8 Posted July 11, 2011 And make sure you have engaged the u-joint properly by trying to turn the hub on the final drive with bike in gear. It is possible to have the drive shaft slip along side the u-joint and not be engaged. Many here have done just that, and put it all together, only to find out it won't go anywhere. Good Luck, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 11, 2011 Share #9 Posted July 11, 2011 Use the phone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted July 11, 2011 Use the phone... Hey Dan, if you're not doing anything this week, I got a project! (hint) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 11, 2011 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2011 I just took my rear tire off also, what all should I remove from the wheel before I take it in to get the new tire put on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 11, 2011 Share #12 Posted July 11, 2011 Just the bushing on the right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 11, 2011 Share #13 Posted July 11, 2011 Just the bushing on the right side. Thanks I will take the rest off and lube after I get the tire back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalhounWV Posted July 12, 2011 Share #14 Posted July 12, 2011 Skid, if you need help.. I dont have plans this weekend. Call me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share #15 Posted July 12, 2011 Skid, if you need help.. I dont have plans this weekend. Call me. Thanks Rick, But I hope to have it all back together by then. I got the rear wheel off this evening..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted July 12, 2011 Share #16 Posted July 12, 2011 The last time I greased my drive shaft I found it easier to install the drive shaft back into the u-joint first and then install the rear end. That whole assembly can get awful heavy trying to line it all up together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 12, 2011 Share #17 Posted July 12, 2011 Hey Dan, if you're not doing anything this week, I got a project! (hint) I got docs appt in Huntington tomorrow but I'll let you know. Contractors getting to Warden. Might not be safe to leave her alone with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted July 12, 2011 Share #18 Posted July 12, 2011 I got the rear wheel off this evening..... I just took my rear tire off also, Must have been an Epidemic yesterday. I pulled both wheels and trucked them down to Bennie's and got the new Avons mounted. I'm still trying to decide if I have enough ambition/guts to pull out that whole swingarm for greasing the swingarm bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 16, 2011 Share #19 Posted July 16, 2011 Well I finished changing my rear tire and lubing the drive shaft and rear end. What a pain in the butt getting the drive shaft in is. Used Moly 60 on everything and I found out fast orange will get it off you skin. Lesson learned cut your fingernails before using disposable gloves. I used a ratchet tie down to lower, raise up and hold the wheel in place since I was doing everything by myself and it worked really well. Had some questions and Ruffy patiently answered all of them for me and gave me some pointers. Now I just have to put the mufflers and saddlebags back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted July 16, 2011 Share #20 Posted July 16, 2011 Well I finished changing my rear tire and lubing the drive shaft and rear end. What a pain in the butt getting the drive shaft in is. Used Moly 60 on everything and I found out fast orange will get it off you skin. Lesson learned cut your fingernails before using disposable gloves. I used a ratchet tie down to lower, raise up and hold the wheel in place since I was doing everything by myself and it worked really well. Had some questions and Ruffy patiently answered all of them for me and gave me some pointers. Now I just have to put the mufflers and saddlebags back on. Once you do it a couple of more times, takes all of 5 minutes to slide the shaft into the u-joint, but my first time was every bit of 2 hours too. Boy was I cussin under my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted July 16, 2011 Got mine completed today. Yammer stuck the shaft on the first try. After changing tire, brakes, and all the grease, and lube etc. I took the time to start waxing and cleaning while the bags were off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 16, 2011 Share #22 Posted July 16, 2011 Got mine completed today. Yammer stuck the shaft on the first try. After changing tire, brakes, and all the grease, and lube etc. I took the time to start waxing and cleaning while the bags were off. Well I finally got everything back together, and what it only took me 7 hours!!! Next time I think I will have Yammer come over and help me with mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 16, 2011 Share #23 Posted July 16, 2011 Well I finally got everything back together, and what it only took me 7 hours!!! Next time I think I will have Yammer come over and help me with mine too. You got DQ next door?? With them young ladies running in and out of there trying to see which one can wear the lest clothes?? If you are down on floor trying to stick driveshaft in there you can't see out the window to maintain security on parking lot. Can't waste time with it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 16, 2011 Share #24 Posted July 16, 2011 You got DQ next door?? With them young ladies running in and out of there trying to see which one can wear the lest clothes?? If you are down on floor trying to stick driveshaft in there you can't see out the window to maintain security on parking lot. Can't waste time with it!! That would explain alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted July 16, 2011 I got mine out on the road today and all I can say is VERY SMOOTH . I'm sure the new lube, greased splines and drive shaft helped too. So far my first test drive on the E3 is all good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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