U-joint inspection - Norge

[PJPR01]

Figured as I'm just about to turn 60K miles on the Norge I should do an inspection of the rear drive shaft and Ujoint - trying to determine if this has to be lubed with a zerk fitting or is a no maintenance item.

Anyone here remove, inspect or replace their U-joint on the Norge yet? 

[Wayne Orwig]

On a CARC bike, #1 is inspect and grease the swingarm bearings and the bearings in the shock linkage.
Not much to do with the u-joint and shaft.

[PJPR01]

On a CARC bike, #1 is inspect and grease the swingarm bearings and the bearings in the shock linkage.
Not much to do with the u-joint and shaft.

Yes...that part has been done, and all in good shape there.  Specifically inquiring about the Ujoint however here.  Thanks.

[Bulldog9]

Non serviceable. If you did the swing arm bearings and put fresh grease on the splines, not much else to do. Did you do a visual and inspect when you had the swingarm off for the bearings?

[Huzo]

I first had mine off at 90,000 km and the splines were dry.
I did it again at around 200,000 km and the grease was still surprisingly good and I could see no real wear in the joint, but it cannot last forever.

[PJPR01]

I first had mine off at 90,000 km and the splines were dry.
I did it again at around 200,000 km and the grease was still surprisingly good and I could see no discernabwear in the joint, but it cannot last forever.

Did you see any wear on your U-joints at the time of both inspections?  Those look standard, even if not with zerk fittings.  The shaft is sold with both u-joints, but I see no reason why those cannot be replaced if they have any play on them.

When I had the bearings greased, there was no play in the U-joints, but it's been several years, so I figure 60K is a good milestone to inspect again.

[Perazzimx14]

Pictures gleaned off the big auction site and looks like the DS is non-serviceable other than greasing the splines. It's probably not a bad idea to remove it from the bike run the u-joint through their entire stroke to feel if they are tight and smooth, sloppy, gritty or notchy. Then go from there. If tight and smooth wipe a schmear of grease over the shaft as a protective layer, slather on a bit of you favorite spline lube reinstall and ride on!