2nd gear repair parts cost?

[6m459]

Hi,

 

What is the approximate cost of parts to do the second gear repair these days? Not the labor, just parts.

 

 

Thanks,

 

Brian H.

[Venturous Randy]

There are some on here that will tell you it will cost a lot, even more than the bike is worth, but if you are mechanically inclined and can do some grinding, you could probably do it for around $100. I did it about 10 years ago on my 83 and spent $28 and that was for gaskets and oil. I undercut the gears and unfortunately used the same washers, I just flipped them over. At that time I did not have access to a site like this and the local Yamaha shop knew less than I did. I did not know the replacement washers were harder.

I put 60,000 more miles on it and started to get a rattle while on the side stand, but it never had jumped anymore. I pulled it apart and put a trans out of an 86 in it and it is working fine. There have been several on here that have done the undercut and I don't remember anyone having any problems.

RandyA

[Marcarl]

I don't exactly remember what it cost but my memory tells me about 400 to 500 dollars, but then I did everything in site. All new gaskets, new thrust washer, new coolant hoses, new o-rings for the oil pump etc, rebuilt the clutch slave, new valve cover gaskets, and I replaced 2 transmission bearings that I figured weren't as good as when they were new.

[5bikes]

About $125-150 for all seals, gaskets, washers, o-rings needed. Just to tear it apart and put it back together, of course if your doing more than just the 2nd gear fix....

Dano and I can help you once you tear into it, Expect 5-6 days work, 6-8 hours per day. Go slow and do it right. I replaced almost every seal and some small ones still leaked. 2 good mechanics would be much better, not necessarily faster.

[PEIslander]

Did mine 2 years ago and have about 15,000 miles on it. Spend less than $200 for the gaskets, thrust washers, valve cover gaskets and kit for clutch slave cylinder. Also did the water pump impeller upgrade and orings at the same time. Followed Randya's directions and also undercut the worn dogs on 2nd gear. Worst part of the job was getting the engine back in. Best part was redlining in second when she was back on the road. Still love 2nd gear!

 

[Venturous Randy]

D Followed Randya's directions and also undercut the worn dogs on 2nd gear. Worst part of the job was getting the engine back in. Best part was redlining in second when she was back on the road. Still love 2nd gear!

 

 

The first time I put the engine back in, it took about three of us struggling. The second time I put it in, I did it by myself and never broke a sweat.

What I did was to use my floor jack, which is one of the bigger ones, not the small one you can pick up easy with one hand. I had about a 12 X 12 X 2 wooden block that I could bolt to my floor jack after removing the rotating cup that I used when removing a car transmission. I used a spare oil pan as a templet and cut two pieces of 2x4 to make a nest for the pan to fit in. I mounted them to the wooden block and then used a hoist to pick the complete engine up and set it into the nest. I then used some tiedown straps to hold the engine on the jack. With the sidebar off the frame, I was able to roll the jack/engine in place to start a couple of motor mount bolts. Once I had a couple of bolts started, I loostened the straps and lowered the jack and pulled it out. Very easy and no staining.

I will try to take a picture of the set up when I get a chance. And I could use the same set up to remove the engine by myself.

RandyA

[friesman]

While you have it out you should replace the old rubber engine mounts with the solid steel ones. It really stiffens up the frame and feels real solid. I really dont notice any difference in vibration , except now I can feel when its time for a can of seafoam.

 

Brian

 

I think they were about 50 bucks