kick start 5 speed g/box's

[2valve]

hi to all, looking for a early gear box housing 5 speed box with a kick starter , read somewhere to stay away for the early 74 5 speed box's how can you tell the difference between the 74 & 75 etc ? all of the gear box housings look the same dont they ? ( except the rib style ). any for sale out there could you PM if you know where. any advice would be appreciated.

[Kurt in S.A.]

From Snowbum's site:

"1974: serial numbers ranged from Y-4300 -> Y20050; after which the numbers continued withOUT
the Y letter. Serial numbers are located at top rear, at center of case.
1975: information sketchy, some end of 1974 transmissions probably used, may have Y prefixes;
otherwise no Y. Numbers from 4225 -> 13500 have been identified, without the Y prefix.
Serial number same place as 1974."

Kurt in S.A.

[2valve]

hi kurt, thanks very much for the info wasnt even aware of the numbers on the case even though i gave the housing a good clean when i rebuilt the bike ( well that was over sixteen years ago though ).