Boot gave me the boot

[KA1J]

Just drove to Boston & when I stopped to check for any loose components (replaced the exhaust) I discovered the large boot held at each end by springs (Looks like a CV joint boot) between the middle gear unit and drive shaft is torn at the small end. Yama part # 2H7-22189-00-00

Since this boot is not spinning, is there a replacement available like on CJ joints where you can replace it and then seal the rubber? Or if not, what's the easiest way to replace it? I suppose I could use a piece of inner-tube and use adhesive to keep it on there. I don't want water or debris getting in there. I'll try and wrap it with tape for the moment.

Idears?

[BA80]

http://www.powersportsplus.com/parts...189-00-00.html

[bikerphil]

Best way to replace that boot is to remove the swingarm. Good time to grease the swingarm bearings.

[KA1J]

How much / long of a job for a first timer to remove the swingarm? If there's no available boot that can be applied while everything is in place, that's what i have to look at doing.

Thanks for the replies!

[bikerphil]

How much / long of a job for a first timer to remove the swingarm? If there's no available boot that can be applied while everything is in place, that's what i have to look at doing.

Thanks for the replies!

Shouldn't take you more than all day. I'd say about 4 hrs.

[KA1J]

Shouldn't take you more than all day. I'd say about 4 hrs.

Ugh... Delightful...

[BA80]

If you unbolt the driveline from the middle drive and remove the final drive the u-joint yoke will separate enough to carefully wiggle the new boot in there.

[WSL91]

Sounds like a good time to pull the rear wheel and check/grease wheel and swing arm bearings. I've done it, not fun but glad to know its been checked.

[Jerry]

Here is a tip that may help install the springs that hold the boot in place.

When I did my boot, I was having trouble getting the springs back in place. I put the springs roughly in place, then took a piece of light solid wire and ran it through the little eye and hook at the ends of the spring. I crossed the ends of the wire (made an X) and pulled gently. This drew the ends of the spring together and I was able to hook the 2 ends quite easily.

Might save some frustration and make the process go faster.

[CatatonicBug]

Here is a tip that may help install the springs that hold the boot in place.

When I did my boot, I was having trouble getting the springs back in place. I put the springs roughly in place, then took a piece of light solid wire and ran it through the little eye and hook at the ends of the spring. I crossed the ends of the wire (made an X) and pulled gently. This drew the ends of the spring together and I was able to hook the 2 ends quite easily.

Might save some frustration and make the process go faster.

Why not hook the 2 ends before you even start the installation? There is no reason to unhook them in the first place. I just replaced the boot on mine last week, and left the springs on the boot for the entire installation. I used a screwdriver to do the finishing allignment to get the boot to seat around the swingarm, but it wasn't all that difficult.