replacing UJ bearings on 1150 shaft?

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toucan

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hello everybody,

my bike (2004 1150gs adv) has developed its first problem after 114000km. i have been feeling a grinding sensation in the foot pegs for about a week. at first i thought it was the rear brake pads been down to the metal but after changing them the problem was still there.

this morning i decided to check inside the rubber boot between the final drive and swing arm. lo and behold there are pieces of needle rollers lying there. so i figure my uj bearings are toast.
has anybody fixed them before or is it a case of bend over and get another shaft?
 
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