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Plan B is still available to you
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Originally Posted by photographicsafaris
I was very correctly advised to do the bike up as best and cheaply as possible and sell it on, then buy a 1996, Xt600 4tp and start again.
I would also advise this course of action.
Thanks G
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You can learn a lot about the engine from doing the work on the 1VJ and then get a newer XT
Your MOT station/garage will be one more contact for advice as you do this work, but you could also SORN the bike (instead) until it is back on the road.
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Bad, but extremely so.
Depending on whether the bike is worth it, it is not that difficult to install a new shaft.
When you split the cases, the RH crankshaft bearing comes loose from the RH crankcase. all shafts except for the crankshaft can be taken out of the LH case without special tools. Just leave crankshaft, magnetoes as they are.
So, strip topend, split cases, and the countershaft comes out, if you have not forgotten to first grind away the weld that now fixes the sprocket to the shaft.
Of course you will need new cilinder gaskets, some O-rings and obviously a new shaft etc.
Removing the endless chain from the bike: remove wheel, undo the connection of shock to monocross lever system. Remove large swingarm pivot bolt. Swivel rearfork backwards ... take out chain.
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I'm thinking that since you are doggedly committed to this specific bike, you should look for a good/used/running engine and swap it in for the old one. This way you can tinker/repair the old one to your heart's content while you have the capability to run the bike. 
If/when you get the original engine back up to speed, you can sell off the spare (or re-build it as a new spare).
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