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« on: November 15, 2009, 08:40:21 AM » |
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My "Val" has developed a leak at the oil seal recently. Since it looks/sounds like an easy fix, I thought I'd do the replacement myself. Heck, the seal's like a $5 part. As I was laying down looking at it again I happened to wiggle the shift lever and noticed that there is (in my mind) quite a bit of play in the shaft that actually comes out of the transmission housing. When I simulate the pressure to make an up shift it looks like the shaft moves about 1/8" (perhaps less) upward. Is this normal or does it indicate any other possible issue? Bike has 27K on it now, and sadly, put up for the winter.
As always, possible stupid questions:
1) I'm assuming I have to drain the oil out before I remove the old seal? Have not done the winter storage change yet, so no big deal.
2) It looks kinda cramped in there with the headers being so close. Better or more complicated to remove the header to get to the shaft? I'm considering taking the headers off this winter to bring them inside to my shop so I can polish off the gold hue that they've always had (I'm the second owner) right around the bend. If I do remove the headers to work on them, any suggestions on what would be a good item to plug the exhaust ports to keep moisture/crud/critters out?
TIA
FT
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2009, 08:57:34 AM » |
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I followed Daniel's instructions ( Shifter Seal Replacement) and didn't have any problems. You do not need to drain the oil to replace this seal. Can't help with the play in your shaft. I don't remember if mine had a lot of play or not. Joe |
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You pay for the whole bike, why not use it Jerry Motorman Palladino
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Scott from FL, now in Maine
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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2009, 09:08:07 AM » |
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Easy job, don't remove the header. I haven't looked at it recently, but I do believe it was Daniels instructions I used also. I noted the shifter movement a lot myself, but due to the low miles on the bike at that time (only 15k then) I assumed it to be normal. I have since put on 13k miles and have had no troubles with it at all. I say replace seal and enjoy the ride!  |
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John U.
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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2009, 02:28:53 PM » |
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I have two Valks, a Standard (now a Tourer) and an I/S. They both have less than 20K miles on the clock. One has the play you referred to, the other doesn't. Both shift fine and neither leaks. I've been a bit worried about what I consider excessive play, but all is good so far. So for now I guess I'll worry about something else  |
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Big Rig
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2009, 03:33:18 PM » |
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I just did mine two weeks ago...took about 5 minutes...just follow Daniel's directions...one caveat...mark the position prior to removing the shifter...
Good Luck...
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Tropic traveler
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« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2009, 04:27:11 PM » |
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Just replaced the seal on Kim's '98 last month {production date 10/97}, replaced the seal on my '97 Valk last October {production date 10/96} so I guess the seal is good for 12 years regardless of mileage!  The "shifter slop" you noticed is normal. Same slop on Kim's 20,000 mile bike as my 96,000 mile bike. No concern there, just the way it's made.   |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2009, 04:30:18 PM » |
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Slop is normal. Don't need to drain the oil. Instructions here: http://lifeisaroad.com/valkshiftseal.html |
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valkyriemc
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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2009, 04:47:50 PM » |
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Used DM's instructions, was interupted, lost focus and didnt have shaft alined properly upon re-install, a rookie mistake. Also I noticed later that it said place grease inside seal. O' well.  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2009, 05:37:32 PM » |
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Used DM's instructions, was interupted, lost focus and didnt have shaft alined properly upon re-install, a rookie mistake. Also I noticed later that it said place grease inside seal. O' well. I did mine ealier this year......I didnt put grease on anything....just popped the new one in with a socket and it has never leaked again |
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