1980 GS550E Shifter Shaft bent

[Guest]

I got a GS550E the other day.. had one before, still love em and the price was right.

I have it running.. but the gear shifter shaft is bent. The PO said the chain flipped off and did it. The cover was off when I got it. No way the cover is going back on as the shaft is way off... so he must have done this with it off... the wheel is as far back as it will go.. so no more tension could be applied. New sprocks and chain ordered..

Can anyone tell me how easy - or difficult - is it to replace this shaft?

'll post a pic tomorrow if it will help.
Cheers, Jeff

[dossbag]

I had a reply from
tkent02 - And I think him very much..

I now see that the shaft pulls out on the right.. but will need to be cut on the left first.
I just ordered one and a seal too... and they gave snow for tomorrow. Nice!.. and freezing for the next week.. haha.. love it.

[tkent02]

You might want to order a clutch cover gasket as well.

[barnbiketom]

when you cut it, file it off also so the burrs do not damage the case upon drawing it out.

[dossbag]

I didn't think about the clutch cover gasket... Thanks again.
And yes, I'll do my best to make the shaft smooth.. all great info.


Thanks everyone.

[dossbag]

Pic

Here ya go.. what a mess.. Like I said.. it's "S" shaped.
I may need to give it some heat and whack it before I cut it...

[Nessism]

Die grinder with a cut off disc will make short work of it.

[tkent02]

I may need to give it some heat and whack it before I cut it...

I wouldn't, cases are delicate.
Just a cut off wheel as close as you can get to the seal.