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oops, very funny comment! So, the Guv' went and picked up my wheel for me and asked the mechanic about the seal on the drive shaft (u-joint end) and he said, no, there isn't one and the shaft is fine as is. I'll, ahem, lube my shaft and put it back in the u-joint as is. I still think it is...

Yes, I was following Marc's post to service the u-joint and have Moly 60 paste the splines and the u-joint. Excellent post! I have noticed another post for an '08 where the owner asked about a build-up of oil/sludge around the u-joint dust cover and the kickstand area, and that is what I had...

Here is a pic of my shaft: it looks just like the cir lock with no seal Steve

Hi All, I need help with this: I removed my drive shaft for maintenance, cleaned it up but noticed that there is only a cir clip at the end that goes into the u-joint. There is no oil seal (#34) or washer (#35). The bike is an '08 and I have had it since new, and this is the first time I have...

Ooh, love those triumph triples! I rode a Tiger (common expression these days) and liked it. That motor doesn't pull as strongly as the FJR though. I've been slobbering over an orange speed triple for the past year at our local dealer. I have declined the test ride; best not submit to the...

Thought I would link this: dragon and FJRs

Ditto on the Bridgestones. Took Dirty Betty out for the first ride this spring and couldn't believe how much muscling I had to do. Then I noticed the front tire. I check the pressure every couple of weeks. You'll probably see that 1" ridge protrusion on the tire. For a real pucker moment, wait...