FXR transmission
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FXR transmission
My 88 FXR tranny has a tapered end main shaft with woodruff key. Newer models have a splined shaft (at the output end).
Does anyone know what year they changed? The gear sets offered by some suppliers all show splined shafts. Other than a new clutch basket what other changes would be needed to replace my original tapered shaft gear set with a splined shaft gear set?
Does anyone know what year they changed? The gear sets offered by some suppliers all show splined shafts. Other than a new clutch basket what other changes would be needed to replace my original tapered shaft gear set with a splined shaft gear set?
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Last time I changed a fxr tapered shaft to splined I don't remember it being complicated. Just bought a used splined shaft off ebay and swapped it out. Was building a FXR and bought a complete stock primary from a newer FXR, so could not use the tapered shaft. I could be wrong....but pretty sure I just swapped out that shaft and only the shaft. Was pretty simple for someone with mechanical ability. May need a different nut or something...but since I recall buying a COMPLETE primary I did not have to buy anything else. The nuts may or may not be the same...been 12 years so not 100% sure.
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The newer clutch is Much nicer to ride, also.
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Gear sets are inexpensive and plentiful, They are all over e-bay.
I agree that it would be easier and cheaper to just buy a complete gear set and be done with it and then you can sell yours to someone that's looking for a tapered shaft gear set.
I always keep an extra gear set around, just in case I have a breakdown.
I'm running my spare set now while I rebuild my original set and put in a new main shaft...That way I can still ride the bike while I work on the transmission at my leisure.
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