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I ordered some new sprockets and a chain as the '93 I just purchased is likely still running the original parts and they were looking a bit worn. I got a standard 14-tooth front sprocket and a 47-tooth rear, figuring I'd gear it up just a tad for better street performance.
I called my mechanic buddy over to do the install, and he noted that on this bike one must remove the crankcase cover (and drain the oil) to get to the front spocket (which I guess is more complicated than on some bikes where getting to the front sprocket is much simpler he says.) Thus, he's recommending that before we get started we order a new crankcase seal (as the old one will likely come off in pieces he says, as well as a shift-shaft seal (as it too is likely worn and might as well replace it while we are in there.). He also noted that where the chain goes around the rear sprocket there is a plastic guide and wondered if it should not have a bottom part on which the chain rides (it does not and looks like this has worn off or perhaps another owner cut it off?) Does this all sound legit to you?)
So, before we can even get started, it means yet another trip to the dealer for parts, (and waiting until Tueday as they are closed on Mondays). Then, we cross our fingers and hope the parts are in stock or it's even more waiting. I'm also wading through electrical issues as the battery won't charge. I replaced the regulator/rectifier but that didn't lick it. We now suspect some bad wiring connections which also means more parts.
Arghh! Such are the trials and tribulations of buying a used bike. I'd like to be riding it rather than waiting for parts!
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I called my mechanic buddy over to do the install, and he noted that on this bike one must remove the crankcase cover (and drain the oil) to get to the front spocket (which I guess is more complicated than on some bikes where getting to the front sprocket is much simpler he says.) Thus, he's recommending that before we get started we order a new crankcase seal (as the old one will likely come off in pieces he says, as well as a shift-shaft seal (as it too is likely worn and might as well replace it while we are in there.). He also noted that where the chain goes around the rear sprocket there is a plastic guide and wondered if it should not have a bottom part on which the chain rides (it does not and looks like this has worn off or perhaps another owner cut it off?) Does this all sound legit to you?)
So, before we can even get started, it means yet another trip to the dealer for parts, (and waiting until Tueday as they are closed on Mondays). Then, we cross our fingers and hope the parts are in stock or it's even more waiting. I'm also wading through electrical issues as the battery won't charge. I replaced the regulator/rectifier but that didn't lick it. We now suspect some bad wiring connections which also means more parts.
Arghh! Such are the trials and tribulations of buying a used bike. I'd like to be riding it rather than waiting for parts!
