Okay so I got the primary gear, stator, clutch and kickstarter gear off and the motor is on the table and I'm ready to split the cases (crank needs replaced). I'm wondering if anyone out there has worked on a KX this old and can offer any "make sure you do this, or don't do that" advice. By the way this will be my first motor teardown.
I noticed in the manual there's some tool used to create a barrier between the cases and the crank during installation and was wondering if that thing is absolutley necessary. I've read numerous threads about installing bearings (heat cases and cool bearings) and have a good sense of what to do and I am asking others what sucess and/or problems can I look to occur or try to prevent.
I gretaly appreciate any and all input/advice
Michael
I noticed in the manual there's some tool used to create a barrier between the cases and the crank during installation and was wondering if that thing is absolutley necessary. I've read numerous threads about installing bearings (heat cases and cool bearings) and have a good sense of what to do and I am asking others what sucess and/or problems can I look to occur or try to prevent.
I gretaly appreciate any and all input/advice
Michael