Subject: Sad and Confused...
Author: Charles Peterson
Date: Apr 20, 2003, 2:32 AM
Post ID: 1712687652
the recent "4 speed tranny" discussion has an
interesting ring to it, especially for me this
weekend. My 78 Convert developed a vibration when
slowly decelerating....
pulled the swingarm and yes, there was the small pool
of gear oil, about a tablespoon, that came dribbling
out...I didn't put it there when assembled 55k
ago...bike now has 74k..
Sad, because the UJ has definite play in the front
joint, and will have to be replaced. Luckily I have a
new one on the shelf.
Confused, because what happened first...did the
layshaft seal leak, letting oil onto the UJ and
"washing the grease out of the joints"...OR did the UJ
die of old age and the vibration of that perhaps let
oil past the forward seal...
when I slide in that very precious new Convert
UJ/shaft drive...should I preceed it with a new
layshaft seal...and now I wonder if I should add that
gear oil to the boot area or not...
all in all can't complain about a UJ that had gone
74k...friend down the street just finished two
sprockets and chain he has to do every 12-15k for $600
on his newer Triumph...
but these Convert UJ's are getting few an far between,
ya know? where and how can I get the used one
"rebuilt"?, too...
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