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Offline BillinPA

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Cardan Joint question
« 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

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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #1 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?
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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #3 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:
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Offline BillinPA

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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2016, 04:48:23 PM »
Tom do you have contact info for John?

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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #5 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. 
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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #7 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.

Offline BillinPA

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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2016, 05:30:19 AM »
John  is awaiting parts. Could be up to 2 months.

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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2016, 05:35:54 AM »
Has anyone dealt with this company?
http://www.theujointstore.com/moto-guzzi.html

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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #10 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?
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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2016, 06:25:49 AM »
Harper's has rebuild kits.
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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2016, 08:34:22 AM »
Has anyone dealt with this company?
http://www.theujointstore.com/moto-guzzi.html

I've bought from them before. No hassle transaction.
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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2016, 08:53:35 AM »
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Re: Cardan Joint question
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2016, 03:18:31 PM »
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!!!!

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