2nd gear fix done, putting back together stuck (strong language)

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  • CatatonicBug
    Master of XSology
    • Oct 2008
    • 6117
    • Clinton, UT
    #16
    Originally posted by BA80
    A friend of mine told me that he used a piece of heavy wire, like a clothes hanger, in place of the idler gear/shift fork shaft to put it together and then slid the shaft into place and it was much easier.

    Just an idea.
    +1 to this suggestion! I actually use a long screwdriver for this. It slides all the way through the case and holds the shift forks where they need to be, buy lose enough so they can wiggle just a little. Makes all the difference for me.
    1980 XS850SG - Sold
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      • Wouldstalk
        XSive
        • Mar 2012
        • 37
        • Stockton, CA.
        #17
        AWESOME just took her for her maiden voyage! excellent power throughout all ranges with 120 main 50 pilot with individual air filters, and all the gears work!

        I love this forum!!! you guys rock!

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        Last edited by Wouldstalk; 04-30-2012, 04:21 PM.

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          • clcorbin
            XStremely XSive
            • Jan 2010
            • 495
            • Albuquerque, NM
            #18
            When I did mine a couple of years ago, I had the exact same problem! I KNEW the bastard would go back in because I had just removed it a few hours earlier! But all signs were saying there was no way in hell it would go back in.

            But, it did. I still have no idea HOW it went back in, but I did eventually find the perfect combination that let it slide/squeeze home.

            Good luck friend!
            -- Clint
            1979 XS1100F - bought for $500 in 1989

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