Exhausts and Engine » Reinstalling Shaft Drive

Not once had I checked my splines (it's not mentioned in our manual).

However, having ridden through a couple of water crossing in the past, I figured at almost 60k it was time to at least check.

Removing the entire rear assembly (NOT the entire rear swing arm), the shaft dislodged and pulled right out with everything else.

Now, everything is re-greased and ready - but - I'm not sure how to get the FRONT of the shaft to connect properly to the splines at the front of the swing arm.

Just "pushing it in there" is futile, as it's on a double-hinged knuckle just like the rear.

I see there's a rubber boot up front by the motor as well. Am I supposed to dislodge that? If so, which side? Toward the front or rear?

Big tour coming, so I need to get this done and done right. Experienced tips and understanding welcome.

I'll try and post pics at some point.

Just to update this thread (for the sake of discussion), I'm following this tutorial on the matter. If anyone sees any "and another thing" opportunities, have at it ...

Thank you Robin

Grumpy Goat has just completed a 3 part video on this topic, I have only watched part 1 but I think he will be dealing with the same issues in part 2 or 3 : https://youtu.be/ee51l3_dpgM

I just bookmarked Grumpy's kick @$$ video.

I'll also use the above vid (my second post) as a reference along with this one which is pretty well done ...

Question regarding the breather, namely part #7 in this diagram. <- mouseover for link

Mine appears to have "torn away" from it's plastic base but on further inspection, I believe it may actually be designed this way.

Anyone have any info on this?

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #4

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Grumpy Goat has just completed a 3 part video on this topic, I have only watched part 1 but I think he will be dealing with the same issues in part 2 or 3 : https://youtu.be/ee51l3_dpgM

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Grumpy's video tutorial is excellent and informative. I laughed a bit as he and I both ran into identical problems. Only difference ... I wasn't kind enough to get footage LOL.

Having used his + a couple of other videos as a reference, I'll say this:

Tying a long piece of string to the front U-Joint (at it's center, after the splines) is of enormous importance. While Grumpy mentions it, I imagine it would've been impossible to show how that works while holding a phone for video.

@Grumpy Goat - you also mention that even with the string you had to "do that dance" for a while. <- My wording, not Grumpy's

I'm chiming in with one final response to say that if you tie it as I've suggested (center-knuckle), then lift with the string while pressing/twisting at the rear ... it WILL slide right on without issue.

Next up for me, all is back together but without any lithium grease on the boot. Will I be able to unseat those boots and grease them properly WITHOUT separating the final drive?

More soon.