How many folks in this forum have done their own transmission repairs/overhauls . I've read a lot about xsmn problems, about the theories as to why they jump, clank, ghost shift or just plain crap out but what I want to know is how many owners actually have done the repair themselves. I recently had 5th gear problems and contacted GoldwingGreg with some questions and he was nice enough to pass on his experiences and some suggestions to help me out.
I've seen some pictures of wings with the engine removed (not a pretty sight) and it's even worse when it's yours.
Mine was jumping out of 5th and then back in due to the dogs being worn. I replaced 4 gears and the center fork. I did not do the undercutting as Greg suggests. I've done it years ago on outboards that had exactly the same symptoms that my wing had. Those I did with a Dremel tool.
The teardown took 1 1/2 days as I had to stop 4 times to make the tools needed for the disassembly. Helps to have a machine shop at home.
Parts took 7 days to come in and reassembly took 3 days. I had to stop several times to do some other things so it would have been less than 3 days if it wasn't for that. In 12 days I went from a very sick bike to one that is fully recovered. All in all I thought 12 days was acceptable.
A couple of friends helped with the pulling and reinstalling of the engine. It's not a one man job. At least it's a lot easier with extra hands.
04black was there to help and look over things before I closed it up. 4 eyes are better than 2 in work like this. Bear was there watching the whole process. He kept the coffee hot and the jokes rolling.
I looked at a new wing before I started but my wife SUGGESTED I do it myself. I'm glad she did. It really gives you a sense of accomplishment to tackle a job this big.
So, I'd like to hear from others that have done the same job.
I've seen some pictures of wings with the engine removed (not a pretty sight) and it's even worse when it's yours.
Mine was jumping out of 5th and then back in due to the dogs being worn. I replaced 4 gears and the center fork. I did not do the undercutting as Greg suggests. I've done it years ago on outboards that had exactly the same symptoms that my wing had. Those I did with a Dremel tool.
The teardown took 1 1/2 days as I had to stop 4 times to make the tools needed for the disassembly. Helps to have a machine shop at home.
Parts took 7 days to come in and reassembly took 3 days. I had to stop several times to do some other things so it would have been less than 3 days if it wasn't for that. In 12 days I went from a very sick bike to one that is fully recovered. All in all I thought 12 days was acceptable.
A couple of friends helped with the pulling and reinstalling of the engine. It's not a one man job. At least it's a lot easier with extra hands.
04black was there to help and look over things before I closed it up. 4 eyes are better than 2 in work like this. Bear was there watching the whole process. He kept the coffee hot and the jokes rolling.
I looked at a new wing before I started but my wife SUGGESTED I do it myself. I'm glad she did. It really gives you a sense of accomplishment to tackle a job this big.
So, I'd like to hear from others that have done the same job.
