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Hey all, I bought an 80 1100 special and the big boot covering the shaft u-joint is cracked,was wondering if one of a 78-79 would fit an 80?Thanks:Rick
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1980 XS 1100 replaced the seat and sissy bar from a XS 1100 standard and changed the handle bars. Did not like the original bars at all.No mod at all except for a four into one header. -
Yep... any of these off any XS/XJ11 will fit, and Yamaha used the same boot on some of their smaller XS/XJ shaft-drive bikes, so you have lots of choices...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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Thanks for the quick reply,now is it a big deal to change it?Originally posted by rickybeaver View Post1980 XS 1100 replaced the seat and sissy bar from a XS 1100 standard and changed the handle bars. Did not like the original bars at all.No mod at all except for a four into one header.Comment
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Yeah, it's a bit of a PITA to change. If it were me, I'd pull the boot out of the way and disconnect the driveshaft at the middle drive, then pull the rear wheel and final drive. Push the driveshaft back, change the boot, then reassemble. I think some have managed it by just disconnecting at the middle drive and pushing the u-joint back on it's spline, but that can be a real battle...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Better yet, take the swing arm bearings out, clean them, regrease them, and while the arm is loose, put the new boot in.Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
When was the last time you checked the swing arm bearings?
CZ
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Easy way
Just undo the universal from the middle drive and it will move back far enough to replace the boot. No need to drop the swing arm. Only 4 bolts removes the universal.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
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