I just finished doing my 10K mile service on the rebuilt Henderson Precision driveshaft.
In order to access the U-joint grease fittings, the driveshaft has to be removed. It would be nice if the service could be done without removing the driveshaft.
On re-assembly I noticed that the front grease fitting is accessible by peeling back the front rubber boot. I could get new grease into the front U-joint without removing the driveshaft from the swingarm.
The rear U-joint, however, is inaccessible unless the driveshaft is removed from the swingarm.
Here's the question: Has anybody cut an access hole in the swingarm to allow service of the rear U-joint?
Greg B #10
Hey Scot,
Installing the driveshaft in the swingarm was not a problem. I positioned the swingarm vertical and tied it to the side of the bike.
Gently lowered the driveshaft into the deep, dark tunnel until I felt it contact the rear drive.
With the other hand I turned the rear drive using the wheel bolts. The driveshaft mated with the rear drive on the second try.
Is there a good way to check for alignment of the swingarm to the frame?
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