Check the shaft for burrs and check the bearings for any play. If' they've got any movement, then check the tranny shaft for the same thing. Then you know whether you need to get into the tranny or not. If there's no play anyplace, still take a REAL hard look at the tranny shaft seal. Since it's staring you in the face once the primary is off, I'd have to be REALLY sure it was perfect for me to consider not replacing it while I was there. Delamrva is always a good place to ride. Lived a couple of years in Salisbury and Ocean City, years ago. Was back a couple of months ago. That area has really grown. Has it exploded down in VA as well? Use to be nothing as you headed south out of Salisbury, maybe Crisfield, then almost nothing until you crossed the bridge tunnel.