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Oct 5, 2015 | 01:50 PM

#41

lt1-xjs

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From: Centerville, ohio

Yes, the pic was a little misleading. I agree it should be fine with the gear change. I had to use the under size gear on mine also.

Oct 5, 2015 | 02:35 PM

#42

djl

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Originally Posted by timber0472

I asked about the cranks in the 01's and most said they were good to go. I honestly took a chance. The bike sat in the garage for 10years. Had very little miles on it and was completely stock down to the original airfilter/pipes. Purred like a kitten. Just wasn't enough getup for me. I wish I had of checked it now, but its one of those things where I have no dealers or mechanics in the area to help. I wanted to do the work myself and learn ( boy am I) and it is what it is at this point.

The teeth are fine on the gears. The pic has shadows. I noticed the distortion in the pix and had to get closer look in real life, but it's just the pic.

Good indicators are expensive. I couldnt justify breaking the bank for one shot. Now I may be paying for it but at least if I have to I can sell the gear cams for something. I'm thinking that the new pinion (undersized) will do the trick.

Thanks for the help.

'01 lower unit is pretty bullet proof; Timken crank bearing and forged crank, so runout should not be an issue. Actually, you don't have to break the bank for a cheap indicator; Harbor freight has one for less than $20. I wouldn't recommend that indicator for daily use as it's longevity is questionable but for a DIY guy that uses it once in a blue moon, it's fine for checking runout, gear lash, deck height, etc.

You can fabricate simple brackets from aluminum angle to mount the indicator for runout and deck height checks (see the photo for one way) and you can get a magnetized base from Harbor Freight for about $13 and come up with attaching a metal piece to the motor case some way for checking lash.

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Oct 5, 2015 | 04:11 PM

#43

timber0472

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Originally Posted by djl

You know I saw those on HF website, but I wasnt sure how accurate it would be and with the tolerences given I didnt know if it be any different then just pulling the trigger on the new gear and crossing my fingers.

I had heard alot of praise about the cranks in the early years, and with all the trouble and not knowing ...ah hell you know how it is.

After pulling it apart and looking at it, I really think this new gear is going to do the trick.

Thanks for the input.

Oct 5, 2015 | 04:12 PM

#44

timber0472

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Originally Posted by lt1-xjs

Yes, the pic was a little misleading. I agree it should be fine with the gear change. I had to use the under size gear on mine also.

Lets hope so. It's on the way regardless. Big Brown should have it here tomorrow.

Oct 5, 2015 | 08:01 PM

#45

djl

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Originally Posted by timber0472

I suspect it will be fine. I was just providing some information for future reference. Let us know how it turns out.

Oct 5, 2015 | 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by djl

I suspect it will be fine. I was just providing some information for future reference. Let us know how it turns out.

Will do. Thanks again Everyone.

Oct 6, 2015 | 04:37 AM

#47

Stiggy

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From: Oxford, Nc

Yeah, It's kind of neat that 4 1/2 years and 71,000 miles after install, I still don't have a reason to peek into the cam chest! Enjoy.

Oct 6, 2015 | 06:40 PM

#48

timber0472

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Ok guys. New gear came in. Same profile as the other but tiny bit smaller. Slid on like buttah. Spun the motor and seemed smooth. Fired it up and So much quieter. Not like stock but from what I hear that is normal.

Thanks everyone!