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    Strange clicking noise from the drive shaft

    I began hearing these noises some time ago and assumed that the rear wheel bearings needed replacement. After completing the bearing replacement I am continuing to hear the clicking noises that seem to be originating in the drive shaft. Has anyone else had this problem that might provide some information on how to resolve it?
    80 XS11 1196 Wiseco kit, balanced crank,
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  • #2
    possible U-joint failing. Unhook spring retainer, slide back boot and by hand look/feel for any up/down movement in u-joint bearing cups. Also, accumilation of brown rust lookin' powder around joint or inside boot leads to suspect u-joint.
    81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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    • #3
      More than likely it's the u-joint, but you may find this...

      http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36874
      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
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      • #4
        I read somewhere that the UJ joints used in the XS1100 are those used in a Datsun Sunny of the same era. That probably makes sense...Yamaha probably used readily available UJ joints in the shaft??
        XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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        • #5
          I remember on here seveal yrs. back there was a certain fork-lift application that used the same u-joint.
          81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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          • #6
            There is also a video from the Ausies about clicking in the rear wheel.

            HERE it is....
            Greg

            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

            ― Albert Einstein

            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

            The list changes.

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            • #7
              Bob Jones's advice on lubing

              About 10 years ago I had a chance to talk with Bob about the XS11. I had just bought my 79 SF and needed to know a little more about it as I didn,t know anything about it's faults of high points. Bob asked if I had lubed the rear driveshaft zerk. Being smug I said "oh Yeah", because I did grease it. He said ,"Don,t waste your time or the grease, pull it apart and hand grease with Moly. Bob is gone now butr the advice is still there.
              Vance
              79 1100 SF Carmine Red stock
              85 Honda v65 Magna
              70 Yamaha HS1 90cc twin Californian Orange
              02 Road King (retirement gift)
              First bike-s 2-1967 Yamaha YM2C Big Bear Scramblers

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              • #8
                Is there a u joint readily available to replace with? I heard they were very hard to come by. I also heard about the forklift joint, but that it wasn't a direct swap.

                Anyone know?
                79 SF

                IG "9mmHeater"

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Briggs&Stratton View Post
                  Is there a u joint readily available to replace with? I heard they were very hard to come by. I also heard about the forklift joint, but that it wasn't a direct swap.

                  Anyone know?
                  I found some a couple of years ago but then didn't need to buy one. Definitely a Datsun Sunny
                  XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                  • #10
                    I saved a link to them, but it isn't a good link any longer. The U Joint Store was the vendor. I think BikerPhil came through with that link. They probably still have it.
                    Marty (in Mississippi)
                    XS1100SG
                    XS650SK
                    XS650SH
                    XS650G
                    XS6502F
                    XS650E

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Briggs&Stratton View Post
                      Is there a u joint readily available to replace with? I heard they were very hard to come by. I also heard about the forklift joint, but that it wasn't a direct swap.

                      Anyone know?
                      Here's a few: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...at=0&_from=R40

                      If you go with a used take it apart, clean and lube it before install.
                      1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
                      1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
                      1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
                      1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
                      1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

                      Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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                      • #12
                        ujoints

                        Good morning, I have lots of them, used, decent, cheap, if you need one, send me a private message. thanx andreas

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