|
Mike in AR
|
 |
« on: March 12, 2012, 04:16:05 PM » |
|
I am trying to change out my shifter seal. I have the foot peg removed, and the bolt in the shifter extension removed also. I thought the extension would just pull straight out off of the shifter, but it is as if the bolt is still in it, which it is not. Any thoughts on how to remove it so I can get to the shifter seal to remove and replace would be greatly appreciated. I am going by Daniel Meyers instruction. I don't think I missed any steps up to this point.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. |
|
|
Valker
Member
Posts: 2998
Wahoo!!!!
Texas Panhandle
|
|
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2012, 04:21:16 PM » |
|
With the bolt completely removed, if it is stuck, then you might need to use a flat blade screwdriver to slightly pry apart the shifter a bit to slip off. Mine has never done this, so I'm just guessing.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I ride a motorcycle because nothing transports me as quickly from where I am to who I am.
|
|
|
|
sandy
|
|
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2012, 05:40:18 PM » |
|
It might be in shop talk but as I recall, you can drill a sheetrock screw into the seal next to the shaft. Then pull with some pliers. Tap the new one in with a socket of the right size.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
old2soon
|
|
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2012, 05:53:45 PM » |
|
With the bolt completely removed, if it is stuck, then you might need to use a flat blade screwdriver to slightly pry apart the shifter a bit to slip off. Mine has never done this, so I'm just guessing.
Had to do this when i changed mine out last year.  Then what sandy said and cleaning the area up BEFORE you install the new shifter seal and yer good to go.  RIDE SAFE. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
|
|
|
|
sonofscrooge
|
|
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2015, 11:46:28 AM » |
|
I may be blind but I cannot find any instructions regarding the changing of the shifter seal. Any help would be appreciated.
I just changed the timing belts and had no issues. Will this job be more difficult than that?
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Chrisj CMA
|
|
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2015, 01:35:18 PM » |
|
I may be blind but I cannot find any instructions regarding the changing of the shifter seal. Any help would be appreciated.
I just changed the timing belts and had no issues. Will this job be more difficult than that?
Thanks
shifter seal way easier than belts. once you get that shifter arm off clean the are real good first then just use a curved point ice pick to pull that thing out. Lightly lube the new one with clean engine oil and press it in being careful to keep it square to the motor. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
old2soon
|
|
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2015, 01:35:56 PM » |
|
I may be blind but I cannot find any instructions regarding the changing of the shifter seal. Any help would be appreciated.
I just changed the timing belts and had no issues. Will this job be more difficult than that?
Thanks
After removal of shift lever follow reply #2. And also reply #3. It's so EASY I wuz able ta dun did it!  RIDE SAFE. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
|
|
|
|
sonofscrooge
|
|
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2015, 06:19:56 PM » |
|
Thanks folks! Any suggestion as to where I should order the seal?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Daniel Meyer
Member
Posts: 5492
Author. Adventurer. Electrician.
The State of confusion.
|
|
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2015, 06:36:09 PM » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
CUAgain, Daniel Meyer  |
|
|
|
sonofscrooge
|
|
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2015, 06:53:04 PM » |
|
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Ricky-D
|
|
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2015, 09:14:51 AM » |
|
The most common problem with changing out the shifter
seal is the inability to replace the parts back to the
original position thereby causing shifting problems.
***
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2000_Valkyrie_Interstate
|
|
|
gordonv
Member
Posts: 5762
VRCC # 31419
Richmond BC
|
|
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2015, 06:26:44 PM » |
|
R-D, are you referring to the alignment of the shifter onto the shift rod extension, so it is clocked properly?
Just mark the parts with a felt pen before removing.
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: January 28, 2015, 06:32:03 PM by gordonv »
|
Logged
|
1999 Black with custom paint IS   |
|
|
|
sonofscrooge
|
|
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2015, 07:02:34 PM » |
|
Good stuff here. I feel much more comfortable trying to do this job.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Woton
Member
Posts: 410
1997 Tourer Pearl Green/Pearl Ivory "BRNHLDE"
Central North Carolina
|
|
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2016, 11:02:11 AM » |
|
It just happened to me!  A mere 65K and not a week home from Inzane XVI - and ready to give the ol' girl her first bath and possibly a wax... And then I see a somewhat oily spot on the mat under the front of the engine! A closer look...and there's telltale dry oil all around the shifter/engine interface! Feeling just like Daniel Meyer in his earlier post! Ice tea didn't do it, though - BikerGirl had to bring me a beer! To top it all off the replacement seal is $3.30!!! Thank goodness she's worth both the money and the time! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"Ride Smart - Ride Safe"
|
|
|
|
