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    Installing the engine

    Quick question. Do I have to have the middle gear installed on the engine before I put it back on the bike? Also I don't have a gasket for it, Can I just use the threebond I used to put the case together?

    Thanks for all the help.
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    1981 XS1100SH (Lola) - Bright Cardinal Red
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    Mostly stock with a few minor upgrades
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    No, you can remove and install the middle drive with the engine installed. Be careful not to mar the mating surface is it is apart.

    Three bond for what...middle drive? I don't know because I use a gasket for that.
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    • #3
      Threebond will work fine. The gasket usually stays in one piece on the middle drive, if it does just a little Threebond and reuse the gasket.
      Greg

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      • #4
        The original gasket is gone and I can't find one to replace it. I guess I could make one. I'm usual anal about replacing gaskets.

        Threebond without a gasket would be the easy way.
        _________________________________________
        1981 XS1100SH (Lola) - Bright Cardinal Red
        Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.. Don't mess with Lola.
        Mostly stock with a few minor upgrades
        1981 XS11000SH being used for parts (Sold off)

        Also have:
        2009 Harley Davidson FLSTC with over 120K miles. All mine.

        Currently traveling the country with an aluminum can in tow and a motorcycle in the truck bed in search of the perfect road.

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        • #5
          Nevermind. Found one on ebay five bucks and free shipping.
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          1981 XS1100SH (Lola) - Bright Cardinal Red
          Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.. Don't mess with Lola.
          Mostly stock with a few minor upgrades
          1981 XS11000SH being used for parts (Sold off)

          Also have:
          2009 Harley Davidson FLSTC with over 120K miles. All mine.

          Currently traveling the country with an aluminum can in tow and a motorcycle in the truck bed in search of the perfect road.

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          • #6
            I don't use a gasket there, just the Three bond, but it doesn't hurt since you have ordered one already.

            Some people install the motor then install the middle drive. I install the motor with the middle drive already connected. That tail shaft is the only hand-hold on the back of the motor to move it around with. You just need to be careful of the rubber boot when you put it in. Don't forget to attach your grounding strap to the back bolt of the drive.
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