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« on: January 04, 2017, 09:54:21 AM » |
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Today I went to the garage and noticed an oil leak (about 2 small drops) on the left side of the bike. A few photos: https://goo.gl/photos/cfKd7XyBKcZ7c3rk9A quick search in the forum seems to point to a shifter seal leak. Already ordered the part (10 bucks!? What an expensive fix!) and will change it this weekend. I wonder if a wheel chock is needed? I neither have a center stand or a lift. And all that after the bike having only 80K miles... maybe it is about time to sell it? (NOT!). Best regards Savago |
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« Last Edit: January 16, 2017, 01:02:09 PM by Savago »
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old2soon
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2017, 10:12:29 AM » |
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I can Still git my old arthritic bones down to the level of the shifter to change out that seal. Pay ATTENTION to the Where of the position o the shift lever. Small wood or sheet metal screw is the tool for old seal removal. One of those easy peasy thingys!  RIDE SAFE. |
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Wewaman
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2017, 10:19:34 AM » |
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refer to shop talk, Daniel Meyers has a fix with pics.
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2017, 10:43:38 AM » |
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CUAgain, Daniel Meyer  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2017, 11:06:35 AM » |
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I have two bike lifts and also use a two short jack stands under the crash bars to level the bike if I do not need to pick it up. .
I also made a kickstand pad that is like a small set of stairs. I made two for the bike shop and they get used a lot. A 3/4 board 3x12 then 3x9 then 3x6 then 3x3 stacked like a set of stairs and screwed together will level a bike if you do not need to lift it off the floor. I also have a 2x4 block notched to fit under the crash bar . A jack stand is better , but the block under the crash bar and the kickstand pad under the stand will level the bike safely.
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2017, 01:36:40 PM » |
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Hope you have small hands cause it's a PITH getting at the seal.
Other than that it's easy.
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2017, 04:13:22 PM » |
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Hope you have small hands cause it's a PITH getting at the seal.
Other than that it's easy.
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2017, 04:40:08 PM » |
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gordonv
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2017, 05:39:03 PM » |
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The shifter has an alignment mark. See where it is before you remove it. 1 notch is noticeable.
If it isn't mentioned, I would clean the area first, before changing the seal.
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2017, 06:27:47 PM » |
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10 bucks?? I picked one up from dealer today, 3 bucks.
Mine did the same thing, just a drop or 2 when parked, but when I looked under it, the block has oil blown all over it from riding...
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2017, 06:30:11 PM » |
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10 bucks?? I picked one up from dealer today, 3 bucks.
Mine did the same thing, just a drop or 2 when parked, but when I looked under it, the block has oil blown all over it from riding...
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Savago
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« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2017, 11:46:23 AM » |
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Unlucky me, as I don't have baby/trump hands.
But I learned that with the right pace, patience and some lub you can put huge things in confined spaces...
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« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2017, 11:47:38 AM » |
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Unlucky me, as I don't have baby/trump hands.
But I learned that with the right pace, patience and some lub you can put huge things in confined spaces...
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« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2017, 03:24:07 PM » |
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Unlucky me, as I don't have baby/trump hands.
But I learned that with the right pace, patience and some lub you can put huge things in confined spaces...
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« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2017, 05:13:55 PM » |
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Unlucky me, as I don't have baby/trump hands.
But I learned that with the right pace, patience and some lub you can put huge things in confined spaces...
What's Lub? |
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« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2017, 03:32:45 AM » |
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Unlucky me, as I don't have baby/trump hands.
But I learned that with the right pace, patience and some lub you can put huge things in confined spaces...
What's Lub? You know ... it's the stuff that squirts out of a tub, or from a greez goon. |
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« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2017, 12:43:15 PM » |
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I just did mine as well, dealer part was under $4. Pain in the arse to get the dam shifter off, lots of wiggling while laying on the ground. Hard to get any tool in there to open up the clamp once u loosened the nut. Need to get a real motorcycle lift and work like a Big Boy  Once it was off, going back together was easy. |
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Savago
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« Reply #18 on: January 11, 2017, 11:55:09 AM » |
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Received the seal yesterday, planning to do the job this weekend.
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Bighead
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« Reply #19 on: January 11, 2017, 04:14:50 PM » |
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Hardest part is the shifter removing/ replacing. A dental type pick works well to remove old seal. Easy job though |
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« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2017, 05:03:49 AM » |
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I like the picture presentation You're probably good for 50K or so, but if you do it again, instead of removing the cobra floor board, pull the two bolts holding the bracket. |
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Savago
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« Reply #22 on: January 17, 2017, 08:52:16 AM » |
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@Hook
Besides the alternator issue, it seems the new seal is working fine as there is no longer any leak on it.
I would say the toughest part of the job was to clean up the mess (oil + dirt) that got accumulated under the engine. I used WD-40 to get the grub loose and quite a few paper towels.
I'm planning next to use some grease cleaner (like mean green) while washing it.
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