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hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 4:59 pm Post subject: Drive shaft/ front U-joint

So today,, I was very fortunate to have remove the driveshaft on my 1993 K1100 RS with about 106,000 kms on it and found the front universal joint is bad,, I can't believe I am sitting here typing. One end is completely dry and there are no bearings in it.I shutter to think of what could have happened,, Can the u-joint be replaced ? I haven't found where to get one if it can be .If I can't get this fixed without having to buy a new driveshaft I will junk the bike. Thanks for any help you can give me. Hilton
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1993 K1100RS,Black

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 5:49 pm Post subject:

I have heard of others having the joints replaced.
The yokes get machined a bit to accept retaining rings for the replacement joints.
I can't say as I know where it can be done unfortunately.
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1995 K1100LT 0302044
1997 R1100RT ZC62149
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
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Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
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1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)

hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 6:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks ,, I'll try our local driveshaft specialist on Tuesday,, new is pricey at $1025.99, plus delivery and import duty to Canada
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1993 K1100RS,Black

N41EF · Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 6:57 pm Post subject:

Sugarhill had a shaft fail, he did a post here about a rebuild service. You might search and read what he thought about it.
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2014 R1200RT Water Cooled
2001 R1100S Light
1993 K1100LT. Nissan Ice Blue.(Gone)

Jim · Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 10:55 pm Post subject:

flybd5 · Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 5:05 am Post subject:

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/bmw-k1-kardanwelle-k1-k-100rs-k-1100-rs-k-1100-lt-gebraucht/1173822476-306-16945

https://www.ebay.de/itm/K1100RS-Kardan-Kardanwelle-39000km/312734456582?hash=item48d06d1b06:g:FR4AAOSwfe5dV9cf&autorefresh=true

https://www.ebay.de/itm/K1100RS-Kardan-Kardanwelle-Hinterradgetriebe-nur-45000/312714694026?hash=item48cf3f8d8a:g:W~QAAOSwJrpdPExH

https://www.ebay.de/itm/K1100RS-Kardan-Kardanwelle-Hinterradgetriebe-nur-38000km-TOP-1995/312688037719?hash=item48cda8cf57:g:v7YAAOSwyP5dIF0Y
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1995 K1100LT SE

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 5:55 am Post subject:

Usually it's the rear U-joint that fails but it's not unheard of for the front one to fail. (When I tour on a K1100 I always throw a rear drive shaft half into the tail cowl so that I can replace it on the road and not get stranded.)

If you buy a used drive shaft make sure that there's no "lumpiness" in the U-joint when it's rotated. It's also a good idea to check for U-joint lumpiness when doing a spline lube.
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94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
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91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
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hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 1:07 pm Post subject: Driveshaft

robleyd · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:08 pm Post subject:

https://translate.google.com/ maybe? Or there are other online translators https://duckduckgo.com/?q=translate&ia=web
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hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:57 pm Post subject:

hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:01 pm Post subject:

hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:09 pm Post subject: rear diferential housing

what size is the Allan Key for the fixed pivot on the rear housing? Thanks ,,
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1993 K1100RS,Black

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:22 pm Post subject:

12mm
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1995 K1100LT 0302044
1997 R1100RT ZC62149
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)

hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:24 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:34 pm Post subject:

When you put things back together:
http://www.kbikeparts.com/classickbikes.com/ckb.tech/0.ckb.tech.files/dsphase/dsphase.htm
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:16 pm Post subject: drive shaft phasing

hosehoundfr86 · Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:14 am Post subject: 1993 K1100

Question for ya,, Aprox how much do you think this bike is worth as a parts bike or restoration project bike,, I'm just trying to weigh my options here,, ABS stopped working front brake master cylinder needs rebuilt (and the driveshaft )... I could deliver to someone close enough to the Boarder,, probably wouldn't make any money but we could get a mini vacation out of it. $1000?
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1993 K1100RS,Black