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    S#$T Tried to regear my 850

    I had a bright idea to replace the beveled gears in my 850 with a set from
    a GS1000 THEY will not fit The output shaft on the 850 is shorter and will not engage the gear splines Back to work putting the originals back in

    #2
    DOH!! Sorry to hear the bad news.

    Good luck with the refit!
    Dm of mD

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      #3
      Re: S#$T Tried to regear my 850

      Originally posted by SqDancerLynn1
      I had a bright idea to replace the beveled gears in my 850 with a set from
      a GS1000 THEY will not fit The output shaft on the 850 is shorter and will not engage the gear splines Back to work putting the originals back in
      Were you trying to gear it down Lynn ????

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        #4
        Probably not, Scotty. The 850 is geared too low as it is for extended highway riding. Too many rpm's at 70-75 mph.

        That's what makes the '84 GS1100GK so much better -- noticeably higher gearing, yet it has the same dependability and feel of the venerable 850.

        Nick

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          #5
          Yea The GS 1000 is geared higher- less RPM at cruise

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            #6
            Try putting a new chain on there!

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              #7
              Are you trying to change the middle or rear gears? Assume the middle from your description.

              The rear would be a lot easier? If you can find a hub.

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