This is what fell out of my swing arm when I took if off today.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...1/_DIS0011.jpg

Look familiar?
--

John H

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:46:57 -0400, Lil' John
wrote:

This is what fell out of my swing arm when I took if off today.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...1/_DIS0011.jpg

Look familiar?

Does to me. Got the same carpet.
Have to say I never saw a u-joint in such bad shape.
Hopefully it was just a joint failure and some shaft problem causing
it.

--Vic

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:50:43 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:46:57 -0400, Lil' John
wrote:

This is what fell out of my swing arm when I took if off today.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...1/_DIS0011.jpg

Look familiar?

Does to me. Got the same carpet.
Have to say I never saw a u-joint in such bad shape.
Hopefully it was just a joint failure and some shaft problem causing
it.

--Vic

NOT some shaft problem causing it.

On Jul 20, 4:46*pm, Lil' John wrote:
This is what fell out of my swing arm when I took if off today.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...1/_DIS0011.jpg

Look familiar?
--

John H

John, that's beat to heck!

I'd be suspicious of the coupler too and something else to look into
is to see if there was any seal damage done to the rear end. I hope
the drive shaft isn't bent.

Some people might say I must full of "good news" about this, but when
you consider that type of consequential damage there could be more
than just replacing a u-joint.

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:50:43 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:46:57 -0400, Lil' John
wrote:

This is what fell out of my swing arm when I took if off today.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...1/_DIS0011.jpg

Look familiar?

Does to me. Got the same carpet.
Have to say I never saw a u-joint in such bad shape.
Hopefully it was just a joint failure and some shaft problem causing
it.

--Vic

Moto Guzzi u-joints have always been the weak link in the drive train.
They're cheaper than transmissions or final drives.

I think every garage should have an oriental carpet.
--

John H

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:09:19 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Jul 20, 4:46*pm, Lil' John wrote:
This is what fell out of my swing arm when I took if off today.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...1/_DIS0011.jpg

Look familiar?
--

John H

John, that's beat to heck!

I'd be suspicious of the coupler too and something else to look into
is to see if there was any seal damage done to the rear end. I hope
the drive shaft isn't bent.

Some people might say I must full of "good news" about this, but when
you consider that type of consequential damage there could be more
than just replacing a u-joint.

The carrier bearing is in good shape, and the joint was still fitting
snug therein. That's good news. The destroyed end is the transmission
end. The visible splines slide onto the transmission output shaft.
The transmission seemed OK, but I'll put it through the gears and give
it the stethascope test before reassembly.

The bike has to be ready for a trip north in about six weeks.
--

John H

On Jul 20, 6:24*pm, Lil' John wrote:
On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:09:19 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:



On Jul 20, 4:46*pm, Lil' John wrote:
This is what fell out of my swing arm when I took if off today.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...1/_DIS0011.jpg

Look familiar?
--

John H

John, that's beat to heck!

I'd be suspicious of the coupler too and something else to look into
is to see if there was any seal damage done to the rear end. I hope
the drive shaft isn't bent.

Some people might say I must full of "good news" about this, but when
you consider that type of consequential damage there could be more
than just replacing a u-joint.

The carrier bearing is in good shape, and the joint was still fitting
snug therein. That's good news. The destroyed end is the transmission
end. *The visible splines slide onto the transmission output shaft.
The transmission seemed OK, but I'll put it through the gears and give
it the stethascope test before reassembly.

The bike has to be ready for a trip north in about six weeks.
--

John H

Odd, my u joint went out on the dif. side. and cracked the coupler,
velocity joint, whatchamajigger, etc.

I had it welded and the guy did a good job, and all seemed to work
fine. I was afraid it would vibrate, but didn't seem to. Even
dealerships had a hard time getting new ones in the late 70's. So the
only alternative was to take it to a good machine shop and have it
welded.

then my brother got a hold of the bike and rode it for some time, then
the rear end went out. I'm not sure if when the u joint went it
damaged a seal or not, and maybe it was coincidental, but still, he
was good to blame it on just the same.

?";^ ).

Tim wrote:
On Jul 20, 6:24 pm, Lil' John wrote:
On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:09:19 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:



On Jul 20, 4:46 pm, Lil' John wrote:
This is what fell out of my swing arm when I took if off today.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...1/_DIS0011.jpg
Look familiar?
--
John H
John, that's beat to heck!
I'd be suspicious of the coupler too and something else to look into
is to see if there was any seal damage done to the rear end. I hope
the drive shaft isn't bent.
Some people might say I must full of "good news" about this, but when
you consider that type of consequential damage there could be more
than just replacing a u-joint.
The carrier bearing is in good shape, and the joint was still fitting
snug therein. That's good news. The destroyed end is the transmission
end. The visible splines slide onto the transmission output shaft.
The transmission seemed OK, but I'll put it through the gears and give
it the stethascope test before reassembly.

The bike has to be ready for a trip north in about six weeks.
--

John H

Odd, my u joint went out on the dif. side. and cracked the coupler,
velocity joint, whatchamajigger, etc.

I had it welded and the guy did a good job, and all seemed to work
fine. I was afraid it would vibrate, but didn't seem to. Even
dealerships had a hard time getting new ones in the late 70's. So the
only alternative was to take it to a good machine shop and have it
welded.

then my brother got a hold of the bike and rode it for some time, then
the rear end went out. I'm not sure if when the u joint went it
damaged a seal or not, and maybe it was coincidental, but still, he
was good to blame it on just the same.

?";^ ).

Geeze, looks like it got pretty dry.. Shouldn't it have some grease in
there??

On Jul 20, 8:13*pm, "Just wait a frekin' minute!"
wrote:
Tim wrote:
On Jul 20, 6:24 pm, Lil' John wrote:
On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:09:19 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Jul 20, 4:46 pm, Lil' John wrote:
This is what fell out of my swing arm when I took if off today.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...1/_DIS0011.jpg
Look familiar?
--
John H
John, that's beat to heck!
I'd be suspicious of the coupler too and something else to look into
is to see if there was any seal damage done to the rear end. I hope
the drive shaft isn't bent.
Some people might say I must full of "good news" about this, but when
you consider that type of consequential damage there could be more
than just replacing a u-joint.
The carrier bearing is in good shape, and the joint was still fitting
snug therein. That's good news. The destroyed end is the transmission
end. *The visible splines slide onto the transmission output shaft.
The transmission seemed OK, but I'll put it through the gears and give
it the stethascope test before reassembly.

The bike has to be ready for a trip north in about six weeks.
--

John H

Odd, my u joint went out on the dif. side. and cracked the coupler,
velocity joint, whatchamajigger, etc.

I had it welded and the guy did a good job, and all seemed to work
fine. I was afraid it would vibrate, but didn't seem to. Even
dealerships had a hard time getting new ones in the late 70's. So the
only alternative was to take it to a good machine shop and have it
welded.

then my brother got a hold of the bike and rode it for some time, then
the rear end went out. I'm not sure if when the u joint went it
damaged a seal or not, and maybe it was coincidental, but still, he
was good to blame it on just the same.

?";^ ).

Geeze, looks like it got pretty dry.. Shouldn't it have some grease in
there??

at least some zerks!

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:08:57 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Odd, my u joint went out on the dif. side. and cracked the coupler,
velocity joint, whatchamajigger, etc.

Well you know what happens when your joint goes out - the
whatchamajiggers just hang there doing nothing.