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Jdbiker:
Took the bike for a spin today  after changing out the U Joint and no more “clunk” :like. However I don’t think the clunk was due to the old U joint as that appears to be in perfect condition with no play whatsoever. On dismantling the swingarm I found the output shaft and drive shaft splines bone dry (u joint end). This I’m assuming was the cause of the clunk noise I was hearing. I measured the free travel at the rear wheel (52mm) before dismantling and that remains the same after changing the U joint. It wasn’t a useless exercise altogether however because there was a slight oil leak at output shaft and swingarm bearings needed lubricating. Seals replaced, joints lubricated and bike running smoothly without clunk  :like

Biggles:
How hard was the job?
Always a pity if there aren't photos and description, but I fully uinderstand not everyone can put together a "How To" in the heat of the job.

Jdbiker:
Not a very hard job, you will need a special tool to remove the pivot bolts or make one like I did . I took my time doing this in the evenings after work , but total time wouldn’t be more than 3 hrs. Hardest bit was trying to locate the boot seal on the swingarm :H. I’ll post a detailed “How To” as best I can when I figure how to post video/pics here👍

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