whats the deal with gears

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whats the deal with gears

December 18, 2004, 10:14:46 PM

when you change gears do you really feel a differnce and is it alot of work to change gears

Re: whats the deal with gears

Reply #1 – December 18, 2004, 10:35:35 PM

one of the best things you can do for the seat of the pants feeling.

Re: whats the deal with gears

Reply #2 – December 19, 2004, 10:49:23 AM

but definitly not for the average do-it-yourselfer.. Requires special tools & training to be done properly.. ask me how i know.. lol

Re: whats the deal with gears

Reply #3 – December 19, 2004, 12:47:27 PM

you *can* do the swap without the tools and training, but the problem then becomes, how long will the gears last

without the proper tools, its VERY hard to get the backlash set properly, which causes some nice noises out back, and can easily wear the gears out faster

Re: whats the deal with gears

Reply #4 – December 19, 2004, 12:52:52 PM

...or just find a whole rear end and swap them.

Re: whats the deal with gears

Reply #5 – December 19, 2004, 01:41:15 PM

At the bare minimum you need a torque wrench and magnetic base dial indicator. You can do a good job without a press and case spreader.