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Yes, it is Ted, sometimes referred to as an output shaft. I wonder if it was a modification to get oil into the shaft ? It’s done it no harm as the shaft and gears have no wear on them at all. I’m tempted just to leave it, what do you think ?
Personally I'd feel uncertain about having something so far off standard in the engine. Ultimately it comes down to budget, I think a second hand shaft from Steve at 400 four bits wouldn't be mega expensive. Last time I looked he had one in stock.
It looks like a bit of a bodge to me rather than a Honda job, the holes not drilled in the centre either. I did have 1 comment about it would have been done to stop any gearbox wine but after hours of googling I can’t find any information about it