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    Not a Suzuki but a twin repair needed

    I got a worn out starter gear on the 73 TX750. Found some numbers and put the calipers to the race that engages to the dowels in the starter clutch. The race measures .050 UNDER SIZE. The factroy new OD is supposed to be 1.700 and the measurement now is 1.650...so its way under size. The thing I need is this. I need someone that has access to a bridgeport and can OD grind the gear. I plan on welding the race up and having that done, I think all that would be needed is the OD reground and it should lock up tightly again. Im not quite sure if it would need to be hardened again...any input is welcome.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

    #2
    OR.......Maybe have whats left of the race ground down and have a standardised hardened sleeve pressed on and bonded to repair the gear?????
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #3
      Chuck, looking for something else today i cam across this clip about a TX.
      Maybe try and contact him through YouTube.
      I call that bike my Test Mule. I replaced the weak genuine 3 roller starter clutch with Borg Warner type custom made piece. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/f...
      2@ \'78 GS1000

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        #4
        Sent him a message. That new style starter clutch he has looks much more beefier than the 3 roller stuff that the TX and Suzuki uses.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #5
          Let us know what comes of this.I have had a few bad starter clutches on my GS500's.

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            #6
            I got a new starter clutch off ebay for an XS400 ( same part number as the TX750 ) and its working right now, but still the gear race measures at 41.96MM and new should be at 42.2MM
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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