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by James77
Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: back cutting tranny gears?
Replies: 5
Views: 4925

Thanks for the info everyone, I think I'm going to hold off on doing this for now. I've only had the bike for 6 months and it was on the road for about 400 miles. I'm using good pieces so I think/hope they will hold out for a while, if not I'll just split the cases again. Piece of cake!!! :poke
by James77
Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:35 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: back cutting tranny gears?
Replies: 5
Views: 4925

I was also wanting to know what exactly is done when back cutting. Do they machine the ends of the dogs? and if so does this change how far the shift forks would have to travel in order to engage? I'm not sure if I'm correct but wouldn't maching the ends of the dogs remove the tempered quality of th...
by James77
Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:07 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: back cutting tranny gears?
Replies: 5
Views: 4925

back cutting tranny gears?

Hi, this is my first time posting. Just wondering if anyone has info on back cutting gears. I have talked to one local bike shop and they recommended back cutting gears/dogs as a way to improve gear engagement. I have torn down motor and swapped in good used trans. just waiting on gasket set to arri...