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  • chanley28
    XSive
    • Aug 2010
    • 13
    • Joliet, IL Area
    #1

    Drive shaft boot?

    My drive shaft rubber boot is torn, and looks like it is in bad shape. It looks like it will stay for now, but my guess is that it will be a pain in the ass to replace, or find for that matter. Does this boot get filled with grease, like a CV Boot on a car? or is it just to protect from debris? I would like to know if any of you know the purpose of this boot, so I handle this accordingly. Thanks
    1982 XJ1100J Maxim
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    • CatatonicBug
      Master of XSology
      • Oct 2008
      • 6117
      • Clinton, UT
      #2
      It's a dust cover, and it keeps junk out of the drive shaft linkage. It's a good idea to have it on there, and yes, it's a pain to replace, but can be done in about 2 hours or so. If you pull the swingarm (and the driveshaft with it), that will allow you to grease the swingarm bearings while you're in there too.
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        • crazy steve
          XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
          • Jan 2009
          • 7932
          • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA
          #3
          I'll add that this is a fairly 'common' part, and can be found on more than just the XS/XJ11. This was also used on the XS triples, as well as some of the newer 'smaller' XJ bikes.
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            • planedick
              XS-XJ Guru
              • Mar 2005
              • 2068
              • Yorba Linda, California
              #4
              Easy

              It's not necessary to remove the swing arm at all. just remove the four bolts between the u-joint and the middle drive and the boot will fit between the two for easy replacment.
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                • CatatonicBug
                  Master of XSology
                  • Oct 2008
                  • 6117
                  • Clinton, UT
                  #5
                  Originally posted by planedick
                  It's not necessary to remove the swing arm at all. just remove the four bolts between the u-joint and the middle drive and the boot will fit between the two for easy replacment.
                  To me, those 4 bolts are just about impossible to get to. That's why I preferred to go with the swingarm myself. Plus the benefit of being able to access the bearings. YMMV.
                  1980 XS850SG - Sold
                  1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
                  Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
                  Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

                  Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
                  -H. Ford

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                    • planedick
                      XS-XJ Guru
                      • Mar 2005
                      • 2068
                      • Yorba Linda, California
                      #6
                      ??????

                      It's easy, box end wrench, hammer, just tap the wrench with the hammer and they come right out. I've done it before when I changed mine. Hardest part was getting the little spring thing on the back side of the boot.
                      You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

                      '78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
                      Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
                      Drilled airbox
                      Tkat fork brace
                      Hardly mufflers
                      late model carbs
                      Newer style fuses
                      Oil pressure guage
                      Custom security system
                      Stainless braid brake lines

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                        • SFSPECBIKER79
                          XStremely XSive
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 403
                          • NC
                          #7
                          reboot

                          i have a boot for 80 special if that will help. send pm
                          79 xs 1100 spec & 80 xs 1100 g

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                            • jetmechmarty
                              Master of XSology
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 7769
                              • Coldwater, Mississippi
                              #8
                              New Boot

                              You should be able to buy the boot at the local dealer or or BikeBandit has it for $71.20.

                              I looked up the part number for XS1100SG, it's 2H7-22189-00-00.

                              You can source it from YAMAHA SPORTSCENTER for $47.28.
                              Marty (in Mississippi)
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                                • TADracer
                                  XS-XJ Guru
                                  • May 2006
                                  • 1417
                                  • Kenner, Louisiana USA
                                  #9
                                  Chanley, part two of your question....the boot DOES NOT get filled with grease like a CV joint. It is a dust/debris cover only.
                                  Mike Giroir
                                  79 XS-1100 Special

                                  Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.

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