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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 02:56 AM
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Good morning one and all, I trust you're well.

So I'm having an issue getting right with selecting and finding the correct pinion gear for my 1991 FXSTS. After a lot of research and learning a few new things I am coming up blank with what I'm looking for.
The main issue it seems is that the 90-92 softail was a "crossover" period between the earlier 89's that had a tapered shaft with a recessed gear for the nut, to the 93's and later that have no taper on the shaft
and no recess in the gear.

I cant find anywhere that has the pinion gear I need. What I'm wondering is, am I missing anything thechnically? If I cant find the OEM part #24043-90, what other options do you think I might have?

Huge thanks for any thoughts offered.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 11:30 AM
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V-Twin or S&S still have them available. What color is the cam gear. Stock was usually Red so you will want to get a matching color..
 
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Andrews Products can also help.
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