805 u-joints.

[Big Pat]

I recently spoke with Koyo USA [the u-joint mfg.]. They have 805 u-joints [in Japan] part # UJN-2057 for the XS1100. The problem is that the part is a proprietary item-no one can order them except Yamaha. I spoke with Yamaha USA today and told them they have a replacement u-joint available for the XS/XJ 1100--just got the old line the part has been discontinued. The story is replaceable, available, and most definitely unobtainable.

Big Pat

[strom]

Theyre probbably saving em for the European and especially commie market

LP

[scoobes]

u joint

if you can give me more info or the original part no i will see what i can do over here in the UK if you want.

[Big Pat]

For scoobes.

Thanks for your reply. I picked up a used u-joint assembly at a local salvage house here in San Diego. I noticed on e-bay a NOS unit is up for bid. starting at $49.95. The original part # is 2H7-46180-00-00 this is a complete u-joint /cross joint that has the front and rear yokes attached. When I took mine apart I noticed that the u-joint itself was replaceable and had a Koyo (bearing maker) part number on the cap. I made some inquries and found out that Koyo's part no. is UJN 2057 and 805 u-joints are sitting in a warehouse in Japan. As I stated earlier they can only be sold to Yamaha itself. I have repaired my bike and will find out latter today if I still have a vibration under hard acceleration and while letting of the power at higher speeds. I know I still have a ticking sound when I roll the bike while sitting on it. I will see what happens? The worst case is something in the transmisson itself, in which the bike maybe history for me. I thank you for your offer and do appreciate it.

Big Pat