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

[CatatonicBug]

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.

[Wouldstalk]

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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[clcorbin]

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!