Most 2 strokes don't. Honda does a lot and Suzuki used to but Yamaha and Kawie rarely ever use a center case gasket. None of the snowmobiles do or horizontal twins like Banshee's.
Ah, I clean and check them but since a transmission spins much much slower than the crank and the bearings are always in transmission oil they rarely need any replacing. The customer ultimately makes the choice but well over 250 of these motors rebuilt and I've never seen a transmission bearing fail after rebuild. If they looked hot, or have any wear I replace them but replacing all of them in the trans that don't have any wear adds about $300 that can be better spent on other things.
@@ilrperformance7152 might be true. transmission bearings rarely fail. but if they do anyway you need to tear down the engine again only because of a few bearings you could have easily replaced the first time. and no, it does not add $300 to replace those bearings. they are not that expensive by far.
Amazing videos man. Thank you! In the process of this right now and these rebuild videos are tremendous help! 💯🤘
Glad you like them!
Will you rebuild my 2000 KDX engine? It could use your love
love KDX200's. I'm building one to put in an aluminum KX250F frame right now.
Does Kawi not use a center case gasket?
Most 2 strokes don't. Honda does a lot and Suzuki used to but Yamaha and Kawie rarely ever use a center case gasket. None of the snowmobiles do or horizontal twins like Banshee's.
you are using the old, used bearings on a rebuild? not good. you should use NEW bearings.
Not sure what you mean. I only use new engine bearings on a rebuild.
@@ilrperformance7152 the gearbox bearings look like the old ones 3:16. i did not see you replacing the gearbox bearings in the video.
Ah, I clean and check them but since a transmission spins much much slower than the crank and the bearings are always in transmission oil they rarely need any replacing. The customer ultimately makes the choice but well over 250 of these motors rebuilt and I've never seen a transmission bearing fail after rebuild. If they looked hot, or have any wear I replace them but replacing all of them in the trans that don't have any wear adds about $300 that can be better spent on other things.
@@ilrperformance7152 might be true. transmission bearings rarely fail. but if they do anyway you need to tear down the engine again only because of a few bearings you could have easily replaced the first time. and no, it does not add $300 to replace those bearings. they are not that expensive by far.