on a 14 year old bike there should have been a couple maintenance lubes done on the shaft, do you know it any have been? The UJ will definitely benefit from grease, as will the spline shaft at the rear end.i have a vn 1500 classic 1997 am experiencing a shudder through the drive train when taking off in first gear rides fine through 2-3 -4 all info apreciated first tread posted