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  • #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
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  • #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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    • #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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      • #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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        • #5
          Originally posted by planedick View Post
          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.
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          • #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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            • #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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              • #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.
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                • #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

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