gear lever grommet thing ?

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gear lever grommet thing ?

20 Feb 2022 20:58
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Making good progress.
quick question: that grommet around the gear lever axle looks shot.
Any thoughts on how to get it out and replaced ?

 
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Re: gear lever grommet thing ?

20 Feb 2022 22:04
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Thats a seal.

www.partzilla.com/product/kawasaki/92049...257270a63a795b770f98
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Re: gear lever grommet thing ?

20 Feb 2022 23:38
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Socket that has a slightly smaller outer than the metal part of the seal. Tap it out gently.
From memory it comes out towards the inside of the cover but check first.
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Re: gear lever grommet thing ?

21 Feb 2022 05:58
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On my 1978 there are 2 seals, inner and outer. Not sure on your J. Either or they are pressed fit. A small seal puller or flat screwdriver should pull them out easily… 
 
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Re: gear lever grommet thing ?

21 Feb 2022 12:25
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Same on my KZ650
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Re: gear lever grommet thing ?

21 Feb 2022 12:53 - 21 Feb 2022 12:53
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It´s only one seal on the outside of the sprocket cover. You have to push it from inside to the outside of the cover with a best fit or expandable drive punch. You need only some light taps and you are done.
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
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Re: gear lever grommet thing ?

21 Feb 2022 13:03
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On my Z1B 1975 there are also 2 seals, inner and outer. Just renewed them, not a big job
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