Author Topic: Triumph 650 twin unit gearbox outrigger bearing  (Read 1054 times)

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Triumph 650 twin unit gearbox outrigger bearing
« on: May 21, 2023, 10:12:39 AM »
Hi folks , I am looking for parts to put a outrigger  bearing setup  behind the clutch , where there is now just a seal .Ive seen it many times and thought one day I will do that ! And now cant find it ! Can anybody out ther share there wisdom please ? Hope so
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Re: Triumph 650 twin unit gearbox support bearing
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2023, 12:30:20 PM »
Why would you do that?

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Re: Triumph 650 twin unit gearbox support bearing
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2023, 02:09:06 PM »
To stop the gearbox mainshaft flexing when I give it stick and have probelms changing gear , and yes it does work , I did this on my Thruxton Bonni way back then , it worked a treat .

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Re: Triumph 650 twin unit gearbox support bearing
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2023, 04:15:05 PM »
Somebody on the fb unit 500/350 group is prposing similar and meeting the same response.
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Re: Triumph 650 twin unit gearbox outrigger bearing
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2023, 09:09:01 AM »
How much stick would you have to give it to flex the mainshaft enough to cause gear-changing problems, especially as these engines have been used in all sorts of competition work for decades, and this mod isn't common or usual.
Sledge hammers and little tiny nuts?