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Oil seal around gear shift
Hello,

Just noticed very light weeping from the area around the base of the gear shift lever.

Looking at the manual I see there is an oil seal behind it but it it isn't very explicit about how I get to it and replace it.

Has anyone done one of these? If so I would be extremely grateful for any advice.

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Not done one myself, well not with the gearshaft still in place, but, if I was doing it I'd try to drill 2 small holes in the seal, opposite each other... screw 2 self tapping screws into the holes & pull the seal out with 2 pairs of pliers....

Tap the new one in with a bit of tube ....
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You can always try a very sharp screw driver and carefully hammer it to cut the seal and then use some pliers to pull it out...

Also, don't forget to lay the bike to its side so no oil comes out!

Is there anyway to check if it's the shaft that is bent and making the seal leak?


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Yes, I have done this - it's very easy. Obviously you need to take the side cover containing the seal off the engine - just lay the bike on its side so you don't have to drain the oil. Then just pull the seal out (from the inside) with a pair of needle-nosed pliers and tap the new one in place with a block of wood.
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You can pry it out easy from the outside. I prepared for a big operation, and then it just popped out with use of a screwdriver
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Yes, I have done this - it's very easy. Obviously you need to take the side cover containing the seal off the engine - just lay the bike on its side so you don't have to drain the oil. Then just pull the seal out (from the inside) with a pair of needle-nosed pliers and tap the new one in place with a block of wood.

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Sharp flat head screwdriver!!!!!

The most difficult part of doing it this way is actually BUYING the oil seal!


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Thank you
Thanks guys. Reassuring and sensible advice as ever.

All sorted now.

Nice one,

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So? how did you do it? lol


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