1987 vfr700f2 trans output shaft bearing replacement

still got that ticking noise in the primary .little history bike sat for 12 yrs..found the clutch throw out bearing rattled -ticked when spun so i replaced that,,noise comes and goes ,,in the primary by the clutch hub,,im figuring the tranny bearing held in with a retainer plate has rusted and has a flat spot on a ball..changed out alot of stuff in the primary from another engine and noise is still there ..soooo im pulling the retainer plate after i remove the clutch assy and removing the bearing retaing plate pulling the mainshaft bearing and checking that..looks like it should come out with little effort ,,maybe a internal bearing puller to get it out..thats the only thing i havent changed..and mist likely the source of the noise..gotta chack it to be sure..anyone done this before? looks as if the made it a seviceable item the way they have it installed with a retaining plate..thanks gregg

 

Can't be fretting about every little noise, Gregg, unless you've got alot of free time and a comfortable place to do your work; otherwise, just keep ridin' 'til somethin' happens......

There's so much good stuff on CL, i think i'd rather buy another, newer bike than split cases.

 

its not a fretting little noise its getting worse...if i had a radio id turn up the volume so i couldnt hear it..my vf500 and 86 vf700 doesnt make the noise..9300 mi bike shouldnt be doing that..not gonna ride it till it gets so bad its gonna ruin something..starting to get louder..and i have the place and time to work on it..had the whole primary side dismantled already ...piece of cake..if it was yours u would be investigating it its that annoying..gregg

 

Post up some pix when you find the bad parts.

 

It might be worth a try, you have nothing to lose if you can figure how to pull that bearing without splitting the case. But i have no idea how that could be done especially since the bearing is pressed on to the shaft so it won't be a slip fit. Pull the holder plate to at least get a visual inspection of the races--maybe it has a rusty patch that you can dissolve out with acid.

 

I think I'm having the same problem. Does anyone know if the main shaft ball bearings can be replaced without pulling the engine apart? If so, what's the trick?