...how much of a pain is it to R&R the engine and take the bottom off ?
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Dimitri89
XS650 Member
Right on, no issues with fitting the new gear?
Depends , the gear is sold for the early and late trans with different I.D.
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Dimitri89
XS650 Member
Ah right on, I'll look into it then
5th gear is a super simple swap, but you have to remove the transmission to do it. If you have the engine torn down, no biggie. Make sure you measure the shaft diameter though, as Mike has 2 different sizes and you might think you have one, but in reality need the other (ask me how I know!).
Installation is a matter of removing some snap rings, sliding old gears off and then back on in reverse. But it's certainly not something you can do in an afternoon (unless you're just REALLY good w/ these engines).
Installation is a matter of removing some snap rings, sliding old gears off and then back on in reverse. But it's certainly not something you can do in an afternoon (unless you're just REALLY good w/ these engines).
Dimitri89
XS650 Member
Thanks wannabridin, ya I'll have to save tht install for another time, I will only be going home for a few weeks and want to ride the while time haha
Dimitri89
XS650 Member
Definitely iff topic, but does anyone know where the federal emision sticker is located on the bike?
Does anyone have a pic of what it's supposed to look like?
Does anyone have a pic of what it's supposed to look like?
glennpm
Another Old Biker Nut!
A few of us have had trouble with it dropping out of gear too so buyer and installer beware. Lots of others have had no issues though. It is a lot of work.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41539
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41539
Mines on the inside my left hand side cover
Dimitri89
XS650 Member
Ok...darn.
Definitely don't have side covers with the bike, and nothing under the tank
Definitely don't have side covers with the bike, and nothing under the tank
Quinn_McLeod
XS650 Addict
What was the final result of the 5th gear overdrive?
Obviously doing a rear sprocket swap to smaller teeth would be the easier way to go; but after you've got a 30 tooth rear and the stock 17 front. What more would the 5th gear overdrive do for RPMs and MPH?
Also, has anyone seen significantly improved MPG on the sprocket/gear change?
Obviously doing a rear sprocket swap to smaller teeth would be the easier way to go; but after you've got a 30 tooth rear and the stock 17 front. What more would the 5th gear overdrive do for RPMs and MPH?
Also, has anyone seen significantly improved MPG on the sprocket/gear change?
