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Old 02-26-2008, 11:35 PM   #6 (permalink)
n8dagr8
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Originally Posted by Saint_Matthew View Post
The transmission repair IS the most difficult repair out of anything you could repair on a bike. I've never done one on a 4 cylinder engine, but I tried to rebuild a KX125 a few years ago. I spent way too much money on a complete gasket set and all the tools I needed to split the cases. Taking the top end apart was nothing compared to what's involved in just opening that thing up. The one thing I suggest to get is someone who's done this before.
You would have better luck stealing food from a polar bear that hasn't eaten in several months...

If you have never rebuilt a transmission before, or even seen the insides of one, you are better off taking it to a mechanic or buying a "new" engine. just my two cents...

http://www.zx-12r.org/Motorcycle_inf...ShortBlock.jpg
the bottom half is the trans...
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