Seal by shift lever

Right where my shifter is..there is a leak...where can I find the seal for it....and how hard is it to replace.

Check and see if the leak is coming from the alternator grommet. This kind of leak on these older bikes is easy to fix. Go to www.z1enterprises.com and ask about the grommet.

It's price was $12.38(not sure about current price) while you're at it order a gasket for the alternator side as the old one will tear on removal.

The wires will have to be cut,inserted through the new grommet, and then spliced.

Tilt the bike to the right to minimize the oil flowing out(maybe a cup).

If the leak is not the alternator grommet and it's the shifter shaft, then the sprocket cover will have to be removed, the engine sprocket and the chain to access the seal on the shifter shaft.I think z1 enterprises sells the seal.

Bikebandit has the seal i bet. I just ordered one for my 650. there are great pictures and exploded views on there to help you choose the right seal and to see what you will need to remove to replace it. I* bet its not too hard. just patience

I just got one for my KZ550H2 at the local Kawasaki dealer for $6.00. Not sure if it is the same set-up, but I had to remove the shifter lever, then the counter shaft sprocket cover, and replace the shifter shaft seal. It was that simple. Mine was leaving a large puddle because the bike sat so long and now it is as dry as a bone. If you use the parts diagrams on the Kawasaki website, it'll even tell you if the part is still active when you click on the part number. www.kawasaki.com/DefaultFrame.aspx?strCo.../VICHOOSEVEHICLE.ASP

Can someone give me a direct link to were I can find the shifter seal?

z1 sells them..it's just called a shift shaft seal..like 2 or 3 bucks..but you have to heat the cover to get the seal out..212 degrees i believe..

Yeah...I am not finding it over at Z!E

Darkangel wrote:

Yeah...I am not finding it over at Z!E

Also didn't see it listed at Z1E.

Could inquire by email.

Good Luck!

call them..i know they carry them because that's where i got mine..sometimes parts aren't listed on the website for some reason..

I would like to know if anyone has changed the bushing in the outside countershaft sprocket cover directly where the shift lever is. It might have to be pressed out and a new one pressed in but I don’t want to take a chance and crack the cover. I do need to replace the seal but there is some play in the bushing as well. I don’t want to just replace the seal and have to replace it again any time soon. Any thoughts on this? 

29mmgas wrote:

I would like to know if anyone has changed the bushing in the outside countershaft sprocket cover directly where the shift lever is. It might have to be pressed out and a new one pressed in but I don’t want to take a chance and crack the cover. I do need to replace the seal but there is some play in the bushing as well. I don’t want to just replace the seal and have to replace it again any time soon. Any thoughts on this? 

Is there a bushing in the cover presently?  I don't recall seeing that before.  Most bikes have the shifter shaft riding straight on the aluminum cover.  Anyway, it should be possible to install a bushing, or replace a worn busing, assuming you have the proper tools.  A bushing could be cut on a lathe, and pressed into the cover after you ream it to an appropriate size.  That sounds like a fun project.  Of course, check for shaft wear as well.  

There is what appears to be a brass bushing. I will check for the wear on shift lever also. Thanks for the good info!