Leak at u joint boot?

[nhmaf]

+1, Unless you really prefer wrenching to riding!   If the splines look good and you clean/lube them and the throwout assembly you'll probably be good for a long while.   If you were preparing to go on some 'epic' journey across continents and many thousands of miles next month, then maybe I'd say take it apart and replace the seals, but otherwise, don't fix what ain't broke yet!

[weasel01]

Nhmaf, what prompted you to change out your clutch was it failing or did you measure and replace before failure?

My clutch doesnt seem to slip or anything but I'm sure it's never been replaced.

[Justin B.]

Have you looked at the Wiki article?  All will be revealed...

[weasel01]

You mean that very first paragraph that explains everything?

Actually.... I didnt read that part till just now!

That's what I get being a pictures guy....sorry.

[weasel01]

Last Sunday night I dismantled the rear end...pulled the swingarm and pulled the transmission and all the associated stuff of course mufflers etc.

Spent every night last week from 7:45pm till about 10:45 scrubbing and cleaning and re-lubricating all bearings and splines.

Throwout bearings too.

Replaced several rubber bits including the u-joint boot which had a couple 1/4" tears.

Replaced fuel lines and vacuum lines (both lines had 2 " long openings)

Replaced the back tire and tube with a new Metzler Lasertec (ended up going w/ 4.00x18 rear)
put it all back together last night and the morning and by 3:pm I was ready to take a test ride.

I rode in the back streets till the tire felt like it was starting to grab brought it back to the house rechecked everything (which looked good) then went our for the best 2 hour ride.

It is a MUCH better ride now ....shifts 100% better and doesnt feel "squirly" now.... feels solid.

It was covered with caked on rode grime... now it's all perfectly clean and lubed and adjust per the book.

The suspension is smooth now before it felt like I was fighting it but it might have been that old tire?

Best of all no burning gear lube stink from the boot anymore.
 
This is my first attempt at being a motorcycle mechanic sorry for asking too many questions but the learning curve is steep.

Thanks again for all the members support!

[Bob_Roller]

Congrats on the work accomplished !!!

You've got a big portion of what needs to be done to the bike to get it back into roadworthy reliable condition .

Pop a cold one you deserve it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Landlubber]

Just a snippet of info, lanoline (sheep grease) is perfect for protecting rubber parts, such as swing arm boots, gaiters on front forks etc etc.

I have used it for over 40 years now, even stilll have my old Cousteau twin hose air reg (SCUBA), in working condition, made in 1966! It is a remarkable product.