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I bought this seal months ago. Got another DID standard chain and am using a old 15 tooth sprocket for the time being until I can collect the new parts to do the swap at one time. . Not the way I'd choose to do it but moneys tight right now. I thought I'd share the seal install.


The old seal pushed right out and had a crack. The bike started leaking oil like a Harley.






My shift lever was sloppy and would slip. I would make the space bigger so a hardened Allen could be used. It works but after a while, it becomes sloppy again so I bought a used on on eBay at the same time I bought the seal. Time to put it in. The return spring is four wound not two like the early Z1's had.


One of the only places I haven't gone to Allens so the hand impact is needed.


These JIS screws are as old as the bike. As I said, it is a must for any tool box.
Steve

Piece of piss mate

Waited until it cooled off some then went out and finished it. That sprocket I've had laying around for 30 years. I took it off when I went to a 16 tooth. Right off I could tell the difference. It pulls off stronger all the way to red line. It's getting late so I'll wait till morning to take a ride and see how it was when stock. I'm still going to order a 16/35 set and O ring chain. For now this will do.
Steve

16/35 combo is easier on the chain and still very close to stock ratio.

It seemed a little doggy of the line. It feels better. The pistons were about 2mm below the deck so my compression is down. I have a head gasket on the way. I'll take pics as I go when I change pistons after all this time. If I have to I'll ride it into my living room if it's too hot. I have a swamp cooler in the shed so I may not have to.
Something for me.
Steve

Many years ago I was using 15 and 37. Really snappy.
I'm using 15 and 35 on my bike right now and have been considering using a 16 and 35 combo. At 64 yrs old, I just don't rail it like I used to.

I know what you mean. 3500 RPM at 55 is nice and plenty of gears to make up the difference.
Steve

Well a trip into town and back. That one tooth DOES make a difference. Stronger off the line and it seems to match the power range better. I'm looking for sixth gear more tho. I'll run it this way until I can afford the whole kit, O ring Gold chain and all. That's what I started with in June of 13. My fault, I left the chain in the box under the tree with Bossie. Dried out. This last DID standard chain lasted a year, the counter-shaft sprocket is toast but the rear is still runable.. The 15 tooth is slightly worn so with keeping up on the lube, I should get another year out of it.
BTW, I should have bought the seal kit. It's still leaking like a Harley. Shifter seals. There's three of them
Add one more item to the list.
Steve

Yes I think the 15-35 is the perfect combo for spirited riding and mostly staying under 65-70mph Hiway use. I just wish it had a 6th gear overdrive.

I guess I get to try it out tomorrow. Have to go to my daughter's for a unscheduled trip to Oregon. Pick up the little one. 100 miles HWY and short mountain climb. About 4500'. I can buy a 16 tooth for under $30, we'll see if I have to.
Steve

!00 miles HWY and a short climb. The on ramp next to the Harley shop is about 1/4 mile long. Slight grade and I grabbed a hand full. Shifted out of first at red line, second, third at red line, merged into traffic and had to back off. The first 10 or so miles there is a grade and head wind. The bike pulled much better in fifth and I didn't have to down shift. It gets steeper towards the top. Once over everything relaxes. It's taching at 500 RPM more but it seems to smooth out there. Much more responsive. Some jerk was trying to stay on my ass and wouldn't back off so I found a hole, dropped down two gears and nailed it. I picked a lane and stayed there. I didn't see him again. Climbing to 4500' was no problem ether. Once at the top the bike didn't dog like it has before. The gearing isn't as tall as before and I have to shift earlier but I know it's quicker. No hurry on a 16 tooth sprocket now.
Steve