Quick oil seal question...

I need to replace the clutch pushrod seal in my 82 1000J.
Someone mentioned that I need to split the cases to do this, is this true?
If not is there a trick to getting the new seal in properly?

I'm a grade Z mech so forgive my noobie-ish questions.

clutch pushrod......is that the shaft that your cable is attached to?

No, the actual clutch push rod that can be pulled in or out if you have the left side cover off exposing the countershaft sprocket.

The rod can be pulled out or pushed in but the seal around it is pretty trashed, and is (one of) the sources for my oil leaks.

I wouldn't think you should need to crack the case apart to do this job. Maybe someone with specific info on your bike will know though?

That's not a bug.

It's a feature!

It's your automatic chain oiler!

-Duck

im not sure about the 1000 but i did one on a 400 that was held in with a snap ring

Duck wrote:

That's not a bug.

It's a feature!

It's your automatic chain oiler!

-Duck

LMAO No I call it my James Bond Bike....leaving the oil slick behind me.

Cool but ty, I'll take a closer look in the morning and see if there is a snap ring.