200x stripped countershaft

[EvilkNeal]

My 200x just went down today with a stripped countershaft:mad:. this looks like a tedious job and was wondering if it is best to take out the motor to work on it or what the best way to do this is.

[hillbilly 200x]

it isn't hard to pull it out i had my engine out of the frame in like half an hour drane your oil first its a life saver and you can see if there is any shaving init. good luck

[Dirtcrasher]

The whole motor has to come out, then the top end off and then split the case.

Not an easy job for anyone........

I won't tell you to do it but MANY guys buy a new sprocket and weld it on there in a few spots, then grind it off when it wears out.

If you do this, place a soaking, dripping wet rag behind the sprocket to keep the seal cool. I'd weld a bit, cool it off with a hose, weld some more and so on.

These are all discontinued so thats not an option, need a main shaft? I have 2 NOS 200X shafts....

Unfortunately, it's the countershaft that goes bad.

[RodKnockRacing]

I also have a good countershaft

[EvilkNeal]

i have 2 spare motors to pull spare parts from. The easy part is getting it out of that since one motor isnt in the frame. I was thinking about going the welding route, the shaft will still hold the gear good, just the slotted end for the retainer is messed up. I think I may go with welding it for now until I get more of my spare parts stripped down and give it a rebuild. I picked the machine up for $450 w/ 2 spare motors only lower end, spare frame, swing arm, 2 rear axles, front forks, suspension and many other extras

[EvilkNeal]

Thank you for the helpful info