@me0u01c1 How frustrating.

@Bananper The dog ears are in the gearbox, they are what shift the gear cogs into place from the selector drum.

I can't see why there would play. The primary shaft is fastened against the case and the bewring.

That's mental. Definitely shouldn't be doing tht.

If I had to guess, I'd say worn dog ears.

That's the primary gearbox shaft, which engages with the output shaft.

I can't say I've ever noticed play like that, but at a guess I'd say no way!

Check the output shaft for similar play. If the output shaft exibits no play then I'd say the primary shaft dog ears are excessively worn.

If I had to guess!"!!

Dayum, that's a sweet ride to be fair!

The sad thing is, @declan Isn't far from the truth.

I wouldn't dream of touching another mans "Automobile".

Scum. And England in general is full of these sorts of crooked scum bags that think it's okay to rob, steal and kill for something.

It's a totally different culture abroad, loads of bikes over in our European counterparts. Sure bikes still get robbed, but the majority of people leave their bikes unattended.

Makes me sick.

And to make matters worse, forums like this one doesn't help.

We come on here to talk and share our projects, for some preaching eyes to see our goods. Nothing is sacred.

Best thing you could probably do is to never finish the project...

Rant and ting!

Photos...?

@Nottsbiker He hasn't been on for a long while. I hope he's okay...:/

@Irongamer727 That is pricey.

That plate is bolted to the engine right, and just runs the bearing for the stator.

It probably could be welded, but just out of interest, what is Yamaha charging for a new one.