driveshaft/swingarm removal

[Torque818]

I am currently in the middle of removing swingarm and am stuck, I have everything done,wheel removed pivot undone the swing arm is free but I cant get it off!! does the driveshaft come out with arm?? the bike is a 80 1100i making noise like the universal is going and I want to inspect but cant get it out! very angry and frustrated, this bike has been nothing but aggravation since purchasing it a month and a half ago.

 

[dan filipi]

Did you take the spring clip off the driveshaft behind the boot?

 

[Torque818]

didn't see 1 there, will go look again, my book didn't mention any retaining clips

 

[brianinpa]

Without the clip being removed, the driveshaft will not slide off of the output shaft. Word of advice - use a good pair of snap-ring pliers because crappy ones will not do the trick. Been there, done that, and bought the t-shirt.

 

[Torque818]

Guess I am gonna go out and buy a set of cir-clip pliers....... fuggin clymer book stinks !

 

[slabghost]

Since you are so impressed with Clymer for the bikes. I recommend you do NOT buy chiltons for your cage.

 

[brianinpa]

That is why I rely on the Honda Manual when doing most of the work on mine.