MOTORCYCLES247
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I am on my second complete engine teardown because the ALL ALUMINUM shift Cam wore out wider in the same spot. 03-05was the only years with that design. Ever motorcycle know to man have a steel shift cam or steel sleeve one like 06 and newer XB model Buell along with different style shift forks and Helical cut gears instead of straight cut. The newer counter shaft has a little bit smaller end so bearing size need to be changed on both sides. Also the main shaft fifth gear uses a different bearing but will work with case size opening. Also main shaft seal is different and a new style retaining clip and spacer to go on the primary side counter shaft. Just trying to find out from the 3 OEM bearing part numbers to get them from a bearing supply house. I only put 7,800 miles on it since the last teardown. Just need to change 3 bearings and get 1 spacer and a Retaining clip and Main shaft seal an I will be all good.
8970 an 8966 are for counter shaft bearings
8964 is main shaft bearing
8970 an 8966 are for counter shaft bearings
8964 is main shaft bearing
