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Title: Cardan Joint question
Post by: BillinPA on March 10, 2016, 02:58:04 PM: I am gonna need a cardan joint for my EV. I was on MGcycle website and the are out of stock of the "high quality" they do have the "economy kit" in stock. Has anyone here used the economy, I am not interested in buying crap to save a buck.....I am interested in getting the parts here quickly once i shred it. Thanks
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: Perazzimx14 on March 10, 2016, 03:45:42 PM: I had the u-joint on my 850T rebuilt by a member on here. Cheaper and better than new. Might be a viable option?
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: Red Dog on March 10, 2016, 03:54:54 PM: Local drive line company in Ocala Florida rebuilt mine many years ago when I was still riding loop frames.
They found a Spicer (Brand Name) joint that fit.
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: Tom on March 10, 2016, 04:32:49 PM: John Chilcoine will rebuild it or sell you one with core charge. He's in MA. Does good work. :thumb:
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: BillinPA on March 10, 2016, 04:48:23 PM: Tom do you have contact info for John?
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on March 10, 2016, 05:07:56 PM: I've heard the "economy" u-joint has issues fitting onto the splines, not sure if it's true. I didn't take the chance and bought the o.e.m. quality one for a customer's SP.

John Chicoine <jchicoine@verizon.net> was out of the crosses needed to rebuild the disc brake 'joints a few weeks back, but might have them now.
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: BillinPA on March 10, 2016, 06:13:16 PM: Thanks Charlie I will check with him. Mg is out of stock for the OEM.....guess it's either John or wait.on the OEM from mg. Sounds like the economy is not what I want.
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: wavedog on March 10, 2016, 11:32:47 PM: John C rebuilt the cardan unit for my Jackal. He did a great job and I am very satisfied.
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: BillinPA on March 11, 2016, 05:30:19 AM: John is awaiting parts. Could be up to 2 months.
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: BigDave in PA on March 11, 2016, 05:35:54 AM: Has anyone dealt with this company?
http://www.theujointstore.com/moto-guzzi.html (http://www.theujointstore.com/moto-guzzi.html)
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: RayB on March 11, 2016, 06:08:59 AM: Bill
Just out being curious, how many miles on your EV before the u joint went south?
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: Two Checks on March 11, 2016, 06:25:49 AM: Harper's has rebuild kits.
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on March 11, 2016, 08:34:22 AM: Quote from: BigDave in PA on March 11, 2016, 05:35:54 AM
Has anyone dealt with this company?
http://www.theujointstore.com/moto-guzzi.html (http://www.theujointstore.com/moto-guzzi.html)

I've bought from them before. No hassle transaction.
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: Hahnda on March 11, 2016, 08:53:35 AM: I have some in stock if you decide to buy new instead of rebuild.

http://scramblercycle.highwire.com/product/moto-guzzi-universal-joint-u-joint-tonti-disc-brake-models-76-01-17328050
Title: Re: Cardan Joint question
Post by: BillinPA on March 11, 2016, 03:18:31 PM: Quote from: RayB on March 11, 2016, 06:08:59 AM
Bill
Just out being curious, how many miles on your EV before the u joint went south?

This is the second since new.....this one just under 25K, it isnt mangled but i heard a click when releasing the clutch. Pulled boot back and with bike in gear, rocking wheel it shows some play in the crosses. Original I replaced at 50K due to carrier bearing being bad...joint looked good but hey I was there!!!!