Kudos, Andy. Only a very patient engineer/machinist type could torture himself like that. I have three XSs, one of which has the 2nd gear issue. Former machinist myself when I was younger. With the advent of CNC controls, I hung for a while but got bored writing programs and punching buttons. Retired as an electrician. I was a personal friend of Bob Jones, Merriam Cycles in Kansas. I think I can say with certainty he developed the washer-swap fix years ago before he passed away in 2008. A huge regret that I didn't visit him and watch his genius at work. Unfortunately, I'm in Maryland, and I had to work myself. Watched the Basket Case progress during the Pandemic Years, and you continue to be quite the mentor. Thank you...Paul
Fiddly ol job. But got there eventually. Was thinking about mabe laying the bike on its side or upside down myself. Just to make it mabe easier to drop the gear cluster in. But all done. Propper job.
Andy, I got an xs1100 1979 engine up side down on the bench. I did the washer swap, the clearances between gears changed and I could not get the set of gears installed. Until I find another way, believe in some engines is really impossible to do the washer swap.
I had to watch the 'washer swap' on your XS and another persons video to confirm that it's the same washer just relocated to under the gear. So now not having a washer where it originally was has no consequence in normal operation? And in the maroon bikes particular case, this small difference did not give you enough wiggle room to mesh all the gears correctly on installation hence the sacrifice of your treasured parts.
I would get the engagement tabs undercut on my bikes. That way they would not slip out anymore. Some bikes are bad for it if your rough on the gear changes and round them out.
My eyes are doing okay thanks mate, they have switched me to a different drug which is having a better effect on me. I still require injections every 10 weeks.
That 2nd gear must be giving you grief...probably needs to be sat down and had a good talking to about misbehaving. Hope all is going well for you Andy?
Now, what are you going to do with that shim you found on the bench when tidying up after the bike was running? 😂😂😂 Well done, ive done this same job in situ as well, its not fun. Gravity is a b***ch
Kudos, Andy. Only a very patient engineer/machinist type could torture himself like that. I have three XSs, one of which has the 2nd gear issue. Former machinist myself when I was younger. With the advent of CNC controls, I hung for a while but got bored writing programs and punching buttons. Retired as an electrician. I was a personal friend of Bob Jones, Merriam Cycles in Kansas. I think I can say with certainty he developed the washer-swap fix years ago before he passed away in 2008. A huge regret that I didn't visit him and watch his genius at work. Unfortunately, I'm in Maryland, and I had to work myself. Watched the Basket Case progress during the Pandemic Years, and you continue to be quite the mentor.
Thank you...Paul
Fiddly ol job. But got there eventually. Was thinking about mabe laying the bike on its side or upside down myself. Just to make it mabe easier to drop the gear cluster in. But all done. Propper job.
Bet if your asked to do another one you will think twice. Good job so far, hope it works.
Not all hero’s wear capes 😉
Great to see you back ol lad 👍👍👍
You could have been a brain surgeon with that handy work !! Nice job.
Great show must watch. Peace main land
Bless your heart Andy! This is a difficult job. On some bikes you gotta split the cases to do it.
Enjoyed the video. Working almost blind is tough. Good job sticking with it. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Andy you is the dogs bollox m8 well done 👍👌
Good to see you getting your hands dirty again. It's been a while... 😉
Only 6.00 in, and already thinking, ' Good Teacher'.
Epic🎉 very well done sir.
Fair play on the patience stakes there mate.
Well done. I wouldn’t have been so patient.
It's a bugger,cober all the best 😊
Andy, I got an xs1100 1979 engine up side down on the bench. I did the washer swap, the clearances between gears changed and I could not get the set of gears installed. Until I find another way, believe in some engines is really impossible to do the washer swap.
A job worth 1 thousand beers🇦🇺😉
Mate I'm not brave enough to tackle that sort of job...so good on you.
Appreciate the struggle Andy. A lesser man would have had a couple quick edits and BOOM...job done.
I had to watch the 'washer swap' on your XS and another persons video to confirm that it's the same washer just relocated to under the gear. So now not having a washer where it originally was has no consequence in normal operation?
And in the maroon bikes particular case, this small difference did not give you enough wiggle room to mesh all the gears correctly on installation hence the sacrifice of your treasured parts.
did i see that this bike has 3 footrests on each side? cheers!
Yes, odd. Not sure what all that is about, nor does the current owner.
@@ANDY5 lol... fair enough! :)
I would get the engagement tabs undercut on my bikes. That way they would not slip out anymore. Some bikes are bad for it if your rough on the gear changes and round them out.
In part 1, this is briefly discussed.
Very interesting Andy. How is your eye condition hope all is well.
My eyes are doing okay thanks mate, they have switched me to a different drug which is having a better effect on me. I still require injections every 10 weeks.
What about leaning the bike over on its side?
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That 2nd gear must be giving you grief...probably needs to be sat down and had a good talking to about misbehaving.
Hope all is going well for you Andy?
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What a prick of a job, no thanks
Now, what are you going to do with that shim you found on the bench when tidying up after the bike was running? 😂😂😂
Well done, ive done this same job in situ as well, its not fun. Gravity is a b***ch