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I am in the process of changing over the final drive of my 79 XS1100 for one from an XS850 that I purchased used. It came with the pinion assembly out of the housing. As I try to re-assemble it, it is a very tight fit. What is the best way to accomplish this? Is it okay to tap in with a hammer or is there a better way? Thanks.
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Larry
1979 XS1100SF
1981 XJ650 Maxim
1981 XS650 (Frame off rebuild/mild custom)
1981 SR500 (Pristine Stock Original)
1979 XT500 (Configured as a TT500)
2008 HD Sportster (With Texas Ranger sidecar)
1967 Honda 305 Scrambler (Frame off restoration)
1966 Honda S90 (Frame off restoration/My first bike) -
Some lube and some wiggling. I wouldn't hit it with a hammer.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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Why was it disassembled? That makes me suspicious of whether or not the gears match.
You'll need to check the lash for sure.Greg
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Apply some heat.... I had mine apart and heated the main housing in a oven at 200 degrees for about 1/2 hour, the pinion slipped right in...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
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Thanks. I appreciate all the responses.Larry
1979 XS1100SF
1981 XJ650 Maxim
1981 XS650 (Frame off rebuild/mild custom)
1981 SR500 (Pristine Stock Original)
1979 XT500 (Configured as a TT500)
2008 HD Sportster (With Texas Ranger sidecar)
1967 Honda 305 Scrambler (Frame off restoration)
1966 Honda S90 (Frame off restoration/My first bike)Comment
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It should go in lightly tapping it "around the clock", BTDT. When the pinion is to be removed a slide hammer is needed, it is a very precise fit.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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