Keep in mind, that just means it's not rusted. Doesn't mean it's a good rod yet. Book shows how to check it's dimensions.
I've yet to ride mine - I've only had it running so far. First gear wouldn't work if it was ready to roll though. I'm waiting for a replacement gear to arrive.Did you have issues with the bike running on first gear? I have the same problem but I have e-start so I'm planning to use that instead of splitting the crank case for now.. unless the bad news is first gear won't work properly if some teeth are missing
Sorry I'm not too sure what you mean by that. As in the bike can't take off in first gear?I've yet to ride mine - I've only had it running so far. First gear wouldn't work if it was ready to roll though. I'm waiting for a replacement gear to arrive.
Thanks,Right. First would slip thanks to the missing teeth.
Splitting the cases wasn't hard and you don't have to take the top off - you can service the transmission by turning the engine upside down and taking the bottom off. I put mine into a milk crate as I've no proper stand. Not ideal but workable. Not sure exactly how long it took - I work on it when I get a few minutes free here and there...
Search 'splitting the cases' on this forum and you'll find plenty of threads.
Edit: Though I'm new to the XS650 - feel free to message with any questions and I'll do me best to help!
Oh if it's not too much of a hassle, are you able to post a photo of the damaged first gear up close here? Wondering how much of your teeth is damaged, mines only about half of each of the two teethRight. First would slip thanks to the missing teeth.
Splitting the cases wasn't hard and you don't have to take the top off - you can service the transmission by turning the engine upside down and taking the bottom off. I put mine into a milk crate as I've no proper stand. Not ideal but workable. Not sure exactly how long it took - I work on it when I get a few minutes free here and there...
Search 'splitting the cases' on this forum and you'll find plenty of threads.
Edit: Though I'm new to the XS650 - feel free to message with any questions and I'll do me best to help!
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Oh if it's not too much of a hassle, are you able to post a photo of the damaged first gear up close here? Wondering how much of your teeth is damaged, mines only about half of each of the two teeth