The high and low gears on my 196X Tote Gote have been welded together, any chances of getting new gears?

[Zeidre]

Hello, Im new to the world of motorcycle restorations, and even worse, I've chosen a make and model of a brand that is incredibly rare to find information on. As I wrap up the cosmetics of this bike, I move to the mechanical and find that the high and low gears on the second jackshaft have been welded together, And I would like to restore this transmissions original function, does anyone have advice or know where I could locate replacement sprockets? I imagine these are very generic parts, I just dont know where to start. Thanks

 

[Studeman68]

Hello, Im new to the world of motorcycle restorations, and even worse, I've chosen a make and model of a brand that is incredibly rare to find information on. As I wrap up the cosmetics of this bike, I move to the mechanical and find that the high and low gears on the second jackshaft have been welded together, And I would like to restore this transmissions original function, does anyone have advice or know where I could locate replacement sprockets? I imagine these are very generic parts, I just dont know where to start. Thanks

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@Richard Trotter

 

[Bird Brain]

Nobody asked me but looks that if you disassembled the jackshaft/sprocket portion theres possibly enough room on that opposite end to chuck in a lathe and turn that weld down off of the sprocket and set collar. If done carefully doubt it would be that noticeable afterwards. Best of luck with your build.

 

[Triley41395]

Nobody asked me but looks that if you disassembled the jackshaft/sprocket portion theres possibly enough room on that opposite end to chuck in a lathe and turn that weld down off of the sprocket and set collar. If done carefully doubt it would be that noticeable afterwards. Best of luck with your build.

I agree, to me it just looks like a locking collar was welded on to keep it from moving around.

 

[Zeidre]

Goes to show how much i know as i get into this, then hypothetically if its just acting as a key, then the original high and low gears should be preserved. Alright then, thanks so much everybody!

 

[Richard Trotter]

You must be working on a 'Blazer'. Tote Gote didn't have a 2 speed. The Blazer company was started by folks that left Tote Gote to create the 2 speed option. This will make finding the parts you need harder. Fixing what you have may be your best option.