Another Idler Boss Breakage

I've had the kit for months, waiting to fit until I changed the oil and filter, which I did this weekend... and I've only gone and forgot to install the Safe Start

 

Next job for mine, got the kit so I will give it a good service as well

 

I just ordered the Safe Start Boss Reinforcement for my 2005 Thruxton. It’s at Heathrow at the moment. I was looking TTP’s PDF and I was wondering if you could elaborate on the gear removal part. It mentioned turning a larger gear to help it out. Not sure exactly what that entails. I’ll pull the cover soon and have a look while I wait for the part to arrive.

 

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking that pulling the shaft out might be a way to get the idler gear out. I’d rather not remove the other larger gear since the bolts appear to be single use and recommended to be replaced if removed. Glad you confirmed my thoughts. Waiting on my TTP Safe Start to arrive. I’ll start taking the cover off either today or this weekend while I wait. Thanks again.

 

Installed! Waiting on the drying period before putting the idler shaft and idler gear back.

 

This really is a no brainer. If you have one of these machines you'd be a numpty not to do this mod. Ok so most folks get away with it but if it happens to yours it's very very bad news. It's easy enough to check visually whether you have a susceptible machine...e.g. look at the inward facing side of the primary cover on the top ...if the breather tube emerges straight from that ..you need a safestart ...if there's a metal cast box-like housing then you're fine.

 

Mine is the early version 2005. I call it piece of mind. Plus I decided to do a clutch job at the same time.

Note how thin the idler boss wall is on the right side. That’s also the side that shears.

 

Well! Everyday I learn something new.
Just when I thought it was safe to stop taking my anti anxiety meds.
'We're all doomed Captain Mannering'.

 

Well! Everyday I learn something new.
Just when I thought it was safe to stop taking my anti anxiety meds.
'We're all doomed Captain Mannering'.

 

It’s a pretty easy fix though. No need for anxiety. LoL.