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Clunky rear end, is that normal?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by althomas101, Jun 4, 2014.

  1. althomas101

    althomas101 Member

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    I finally got my XJ650J on the road and I'm loving it! I did notice a couple of times when I was pulling away a clunk noise. When I serviced the rear everything looked in perfect condition and it doesn't have any vibration as I would expect if there was something amiss. Should I worry about it or just ride the thing? I didn't see any metal in the gear oil either. Here is a link to my picasa if anyone is interested in looking at my bike adventures.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    It may be worth looking into the condition of the u-joint. It's hidden under the rubber bellows that is between the end of the swing arm and the rear of the engine on the left side of the bike.
     
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    if you can't find anything obvious, it's probably the middle gear drive damper doing it's job. i've felt it, others have too, no one has found anything.
    ride it
     
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    Thanks guys! I'll check the u-joint as soon as I get home from vacation.
     
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