Shifter shaft fast leak

[Gearhead24]

Hello,
This morning I noticed a big puddle of oil under the bike. Hoped it was nothing but when I started it I saw a fast leak coming from the shifter shaft (2 or 3 drops per second). Going to get that fixed asap but what would be a cause of this. I don't feel any trouble shifting except for 1 and 2, besides that it's smooth shifts with no play in the shaft. This week was the first time I was consistently riding every day and first there was a coolant leak(solved), then a fuel leak (solved itself), and now this. Can't help but feel superstitious

[Mooskee]

Need to replace the seal on the shifter shaft. Pretty easy job, and the seal doesn't cost much. Might also consider a Shifter Buddy from Steve Cain. I think it makes shifting more solid and protects the seal.

[Chrisj CMA]

While you're waiting for the part, remove the shift lever and push the seal all the way in. When I did that there was no leak to fix for almost a year. When it started leaking again I changed the seal.

[Gearhead24]

Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna get the part ordered now and try that temp fix. I've heard a lot about that shift buddy and now that I have a few extra bucks I might get that. Got a lot of stuff I've actually needed for this bike but haven't been able to get yet cause of money. At least im not out of a bike yet. I'll be able to use my brothers shadow 750 while I'm waiting for this part

[Gearhead24]

While looking at the shift drum + shift fork diagram on oem website I see part no 91206-286-013 is a small circular oil seal. Looks to be the right part, just wanted to double check

[-mike-]

While looking at the shift drum + shift fork diagram on oem website I see part no 91206-286-013 is a small circular oil seal. Looks to be the right part, just wanted to double check

That's the right one.
Happy wrenching!

-mike-

[Chrisj CMA]

Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna get the part ordered now and try that temp fix. I've heard a lot about that shift buddy and now that I have a few extra bucks I might get that. Got a lot of stuff I've actually needed for this bike but haven't been able to get yet cause of money. At least im not out of a bike yet. I'll be able to use my brothers shadow 750 while I'm waiting for this part

It takes 20 min to r/r the shift lever and reseat the seal.

[Gearhead24]

That's the right one.
Happy wrenching!

-mike-
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Thanks, just got two ordered just in case. If I'm gonna be superstitious might as well cover my butt