how the HECK to i remove this thing!?

[Bustedknuckles]

alrighty, so i am in the process of replacing my secondary gear set on my 82' gs1100...

i have the side cover off, and have already ordered the part, right now i am just taking everything apart and preping for the install.

BUT, i am having some issues with getting the secondary gear out of the bike, to clarify things i have posted an image on what i am trying to remove.

i have the bike sitting on the center stand (wheel in the air) the bike is in neutral and the wheel spins freely. i have saturated the outside of the assembly several times with PB-blaster so it shouldn't be stuck-on THAT hard.

the four bolts have obviously been removed but the assembly wont even move a little... i have tried gently and aggressively prying and pulling on the assembly but the darn thing wont budge....

at this point i don't want to break anything and create another hassle for myself so i am reaching out to you GS veterans for advice.

P.S. - i was told i didn't have to take the swing arm off just to replace the secondary gear assembly, i could leave it on and just wiggle out the old gear, and wiggle in the new... if this is wrong than i guess that may explain my problem... I REALLY don't want to remove the arm though. if there is a way around it i would prefer that.

Thanks in advance!
Sincerely,
~Nate

 

[7981GS]

If you have to, besides soaking it with your favorite penetrating oil, gently drive a sharp chisel in on all 4 flats areas.
Keep soaking ans gently pry out on each of the now open areas until in comes all of the way out.
Be careful to not damage the shims that are between the outer flange and the case.

Daniel