I am just installing the updated shifter drum and new shift assembly into my 2012 - this will allow for easy finding of neutral and a little bit more strength in shifting.

My question is about drilling an oil transfer hole. In the attached picture I mark two areas that are at the lowest portion of the tranny plate. Should I drill at A or B? What size hole?

Oh, and should I use any thread locker on the tranny bolts? I used blue locktite last time and I nearly stripped a couple of them getting them out this time. (Torx T10 - sheesh - give me a break?!?!?)

thanks

Edited January 24, 201412 yr by trialtrial

Is it a reflection or are the gears damaged?

nope - gears are fine.

I just committed - I drilled a 3mm hole at "A". Cross fingers and toes PeterB says this is OK.

I'd still like to hear any feedback on those silly tranny bolts though.

Oh, and should I use any thread locker on the tranny bolts? I used blue locktite last time and I nearly stripped a couple of them getting them out this time. (Torx T10 - sheesh - give me a break?!?!?)

thanks

Did you shock the bolts before trying to remove them? I just removed a transmission and must admit was VERY nervous about taking those 3 out that are behind the clutch basket. Was dreading stripping them but made sure I had a correct fitting tool and didn't have a problem. The ones I took out had been loctited and I did use blue loctite when re-installing them. Not sure why our UK bikes have allen/hex bolts and not torx.

Just out of curiosity ..... just how tight are you torquing them up to?

Edited January 29, 201412 yr by wayne509

I did shock them to get them out. which did help.

Installing them, I put on blue locktite, but only half way around (this time) - not the full diameter.

I torqued them to 8Nm

I torqued them to 8Nm

Mine were tightened to 7 Nm .... no idea why ..... just felt tight enough.

Sufficient heat destroys the locktite if its possible you could always warm them with a welding torch to break its hold

Edited February 1, 201412 yr by twinshock giles

Do not heat it with an Oxy-acetylene torch! A Butane,propane torch will work just fine.Even a heat gun will do the trick.

I wish we could change the title of this post, it just sounds wrong.......

I wish we could change the title of this post, it just sounds wrong.......

Finally! Someone got the pun. Too much "Sunny in Philadelphia" ... Season 6, me thinks

Edited February 1, 201412 yr by trialtrial

I'd probably locktite them also. I do everything else on bikes...

oops - just got an answer. The tranny bolts are 3mm hex bolts - NOT torx. I just dont want anyone to make the same mistake I did. Also use only a minimal amount of blue locktite. Shock them before loosening.

Useful tips when undoing any tight fastener.

1) Apply a shock in line with the axis of the fastener whilst applying torque

2) Use a T handle so that torque is applied to the wrench at 2 places at 180 degrees opposite not just one side.

oops - just got an answer. The tranny bolts are 3mm hex bolts - NOT torx. I just dont want anyone to make the same mistake I did. Also use only a minimal amount of blue locktite. Shock them before loosening.

Actually you probably got a better bite using the torx.