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Buzziness Reduced After U-Joint Service
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<blockquote data-quote="Gitbox" data-source="post: 1343993" data-attributes="member: 86950"><p>I recently started a thread about the shift pivot bolt. That is all done now but it relates to this one.</p><p></p><p>The reason for removing the shift pivot bolt and associated hardware was for servicing the U-joint, drive shaft, and rear wheel splines. The whole U-joint area was caked with old grease and grit from over lubricating. I think it was previously greased using a putty knife. Anyway, I cleaned off the U-joint and surrounding area and lubed it with the Honda Moly paste using just enough to cover the splines. It looked like new.</p><p></p><p>Here's the thing: when I rode it for the first time after the service at high speeds, I noticed less vibes than I was accustomed to on this bike. It was very noticeably smoother. Do you experts think that all the goo on the U-joint could have been throwing it out of balance? I am definitely pleased with the outcome but it makes me wonder what I did to make the difference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gitbox, post: 1343993, member: 86950"] I recently started a thread about the shift pivot bolt. That is all done now but it relates to this one. The reason for removing the shift pivot bolt and associated hardware was for servicing the U-joint, drive shaft, and rear wheel splines. The whole U-joint area was caked with old grease and grit from over lubricating. I think it was previously greased using a putty knife. Anyway, I cleaned off the U-joint and surrounding area and lubed it with the Honda Moly paste using just enough to cover the splines. It looked like new. Here's the thing: when I rode it for the first time after the service at high speeds, I noticed less vibes than I was accustomed to on this bike. It was very noticeably smoother. Do you experts think that all the goo on the U-joint could have been throwing it out of balance? I am definitely pleased with the outcome but it makes me wonder what I did to make the difference. [/QUOTE]
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