The reason why the 2nd gear dove tails wear out is because of the shifting canister design defect. The shifting canister groove for 2nd gear fork doesn't push the 2nd gear dove tail far enough inside the female part of the other gear, so its always at the edge, and slips and wears out over time. I think that what you did by welding the dove tails is a good idea, especially if you make them a little longer so that they can fully engage more.
@Markycarandbikestuff Жыл бұрын
Great work, thinking about a V Max but this issue really puts me off, had the same issue with an 87 Kawasaki VN15, hadn't passed my test when i bought (here in the UK) it so didn't test ride it, on first ride it was popping out of second, couldn't face the job, complete strip down but also engine strip down (barrels and pistons need to come out) too so an engine rebuild, sold the bike spares or repairs and lost about £1000
@crustybmw3 ай бұрын
same issue as fjr1300
@darrylstewart3915Ай бұрын
Where are you located?
@localguy8 Жыл бұрын
The 85 n some 86 had that 2nd gear problem there was a recall to update that gear I remembered. I was lucky my 86 did not have that problem. They also detuned all the Vmax HP down from 140 to 130
@localguy8 Жыл бұрын
This is in US
@larrygeddes4388 Жыл бұрын
@@localguy8 Yes this is in the u s
@9mmnelson1407 ай бұрын
They all have the problem worse on shaft drive with loads of torque in 2005 Yamaha they added shims for less play but if you slam it into 2nd gear most things with dog gears become jumpy, 145 hp or 135hp my 1998-2002 both had problem.
@smithhaven9193 Жыл бұрын
It's been awhile since, did it hold.
@larrygeddes4388 Жыл бұрын
So far good pulled hard in 2nd no issues
@jerrybigrig Жыл бұрын
What does dovetailing it mean...??
@larrygeddes4388 Жыл бұрын
Larger diameter at top smaller at base
@jerrybigrig9475 Жыл бұрын
@larrygeddes4388 is it holding together or did it shatter off..??
@larrygeddes4388 Жыл бұрын
@@jerrybigrig9475 It is still holding together ride it every other day to work
@freebird1ification2 ай бұрын
that friggin music has got to go man
@larrygeddes43882 ай бұрын
That's what I hear In My Head daily.I thought I would share it with you favorite movie