Tiger Explorer 2015 Explorer Gearbox Fix

Discussion in 'Tiger / Explorer' started by Speedy Pete, Mar 7, 2021.

  1. Speedy Pete

    Speedy Pete Well-Known Member

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    A quick footnote, when assembling the shaft, the end spring needs to cross over to be tensioned.

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  2. Speedy Pete

    Speedy Pete Well-Known Member

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    The cost for parts is £180
    Here is the parts list.
    Ignore the knock back boot, that's a cover for the base of my mirror ☺️

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  3. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    A very useful and comprehensive guide mate, am sure others will find it very helpful :)
     
  4. Speedy Pete

    Speedy Pete Well-Known Member

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    I will report back later on the road test, as I have decided to do the coolant change while on the bench, and that's more work than the gearbox Lol
    I hope that this helps people out, sorry if it's a little disjointed, but it's tricky on a little phone for old sausage fingers!
     
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  5. Speedy Pete

    Speedy Pete Well-Known Member

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    I should be able to test ride next week after the weekend, desperate to try it but life and work keeps getting in the way
     
  6. Speedy Pete

    Speedy Pete Well-Known Member

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    Finally I have just had chance to carry out a road test!
    I am happy to report great success, the gear change is nice and positive, no missed gears, and no false neutral.
    If I was being really picky, I would say that there is a bit of a clunk sometimes when selecting 4th at low speed short shifting, but this I believe to be because of the shaft drive not being as forgiving as chain, plus I was deliberately looking for trouble.
    So definitely a worthwhile fix.
     
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  7. XCaTel

    XCaTel Senior Member

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    Cracking write up to a well known problem area for Explorers. Thanks for sharing such detail. :)
     
  8. Speedy Pete

    Speedy Pete Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Tel, I hope it will help others to do the fix themselves.
     
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  9. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    Superb mate - think about the labour charge you've saved, not to mention the lessons learnt and taught to the forum. Thanks again
     
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