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    Possible Clutch Pushrod Oil Leak

    Should I be able to see oil on the outside of the clutch push rod towards the worm gear?

    If not, I think part number 22 is leaking on me (saw a possible oil leak yesterday from there but not sure as I didn't run the bike very long today - did see oil weeping from the seal and on the rod).

    If I have to replace the seal I found other posts after searching that discussed drilling a hole and pulling the seal out. Do I need to drain the oil and remove the clutch cover, plates, and rod first before doing it though?

    Last edited by cowboyup3371; 06-10-2011, 12:27 AM. Reason: added clarification
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

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    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
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    #2
    Is it a drip or simply weeping?
    Mine weeps a bit.
    The oil can be seen as a thin film if you pull the rod out as well.

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      #3
      With the little bit of running I did today (didn't drive it just ran it) it looks to be weeping. However, after getting home yesterday, changing out the clutch cable, and test riding it, it seemed to be leaking from there.

      I'm going to ride into work tomorrow and will check again to be sure afterwards.
      Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

      1981 GS550T - My First
      1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
      2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

      Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
      Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
      and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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        #4
        Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
        With the little bit of running I did today (didn't drive it just ran it) it looks to be weeping. However, after getting home yesterday, changing out the clutch cable, and test riding it, it seemed to be leaking from there.

        I'm going to ride into work tomorrow and will check again to be sure afterwards.

        Change the seal before things go totally bad. maybe the shaft got a burr on it and made the seal start to fail? I think there are a few posts on extracting the seal with a screw but one should be cautious doing so.

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          #5
          Coming into work this morning I noticed that area was leaking pretty good. Although I'll wait until this evening to verify it and order the parts, I am curious as to one part of the repair job. Other posts said to remove the rod and clean it. Can I pull it out from the clutch cover side without any other part falling out, tearing up, or becoming misaligned?
          Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

          1981 GS550T - My First
          1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
          2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

          Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
          Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
          and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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            #6
            You don't have to take anything else apart, it's an easy peasy repair as seals go.

            Check the countershaft seal too, a long as you are in there.
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              #7
              Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
              Check the countershaft seal too, a long as you are in there.
              That's the one surrounding the larger shifting rod right? It didn't look like it was leaking but there was a lot of grunge around it.

              So I don't have to remove the pushrod? Just move it and clean it off?
              Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

              1981 GS550T - My First
              1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
              2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

              Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
              Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
              and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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