Here's a question that was pm'd me awhile back...
dvansyck wrote on 08/30/10 at 07:28:50:
Quote:Hey Verslagen1,
I know you would have insite to this question...
I have an 86 engine with a newer starter clutch torque reducer (kickback) gear. Is it ok to put a newer stator cover on the older engine? The current cover I have will not accomidate the new gear because of its bulk compared to the older gear set. What are your thoughts?
Thanks, dvansyck
verslagen1 wrote on 08/30/10 at 07:43:39:
Quote:Sorry, I've never heard of it being done.
And I didn't know that gear could fit.
I can check when I get home, but might take some time.
Let me know what you find out. It's a great find if it works.
dvansyck wrote on 09/04/10 at 17:23:00:
Quote:Hey verslagen1,
I just went ahead and just tried something last night. I took ~1/2" off the post for the starter gear on the stator cover and drilled out the hole and it fits, the 86 stator cover, stator ring and starter gear with a newer (96 on) kickback gear!!! I was going to put a post in the tech section if you think this will be a desired modification to the earlier bikes.
Let me know what you think, Dan
So here's the answer Danny boy...
YES! So if you have a 4 speed you can upgrade it to the anti kick back gear from a 5 speed.
find yourself the torque limiter gear, the idle gear and the stator cover off a '95 or later and it's a direct swap out.
Now bear in mind that I installed this in a non-operating '88.
I didn't bolt it down and I didn't install the starter. But the idle gear is the same diameter, just thicker, so should engage with the starter just fine. And with the gears installed, and cover in place, I was able to reach in and check side to side play. And it should be fine.
The sole reason to bypass a 4 speed is now gone with the dodo bird.
Com'n and lite'm up. I want to hear that shutdown twang from here to Timbuktu