Change the reduction gear shaft on the apex whitout removing the engine?

[Apexmtx turbo]

Hi, is it possible to change the reduction gear shaft on the apex whitout removing the engine?

Thanks in advance!

 

[steiner]

Engine has to come out to change the gear reduction. Been there, done that.

 

[Apexmtx turbo]

Not what I wanted to hear!

 

[steiner]

Its not that bad. Takes about 3 hours to get the motor out. You will need a pan, stator and gear reduction gaskets.

 

[Apexmtx turbo]

Ok, is nr 7 the statorgasket?
I have everything else, including the gear reduction shaft and inner bearing

 

[steiner]

You can watch this vid. Its a time lapse of the removal, shaft change and installation of the motor

R&R Apex Motor: Time Lapse

ty4stroke.com

Here is a thread of my swap out that may help a little as well

What The @#$% Now?

Long story but I will give background and things I have done; So went on a small trip last week. Trails were not setup as it was warm (6c or 20f). Sled seemed to use more fuel than usual. Fuel light came on at 70 miles which is odd usually comes on around 90+ miles. During the ride noticed an...

ty4stroke.com

 

[Apexmtx turbo]

Thanks!