Ya thanks. I got lucky. As for the tranny shaft - its pretty messed up but i have a close machinist friend. He's massaged the splines, cleaned it up with small die grinders and we're waiting for parts to arrive. He will be able to fit the new sprocket on with the appropriate retainer, he's quite good.
NO WELDING.
I'll post pics this week of the before and after of the shaft.
Also my friend says that the sprocket needs a small amount of free play on the shaft in order to find a center with the rear sprocket and float with the chain. Hence the retainer that clips into a groove on the shaft that bolts to the sprocket. It just makes sense. Welding it did a few BAD things: heat warped the sprocket, no free play, destroyed the integrity of the output shaft and most important put lives at risk.
I don't know if the guy new about it and held it back when I bought the bike. I'd like to think not. Even I missed that one, so I can shoulder some blame as well.
just please all you new and experienced riders preventive maintenance and regular inspections could save your life. Just Do It.
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