Crank Shaft Seal Replacement

[j_fitz7]

My right hand crank seal is leaking and it drains onto my boot at highway speeds through the hole in the ignition cover. I ordered a new seal. From the forum I determined you can fish out the old seal and carefully drive in the new one without splitting the case.

Can anyone provide any useful tips or advice on this install?

Thanks!

[j_fitz7]

Bike is 1980 GS1000G, FYI

[chef1366]

This link might help.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=108484

[SqDancerLynn1]

I like to find things in the hardware store PVC pipe etc. to use in driving new seals into place. Light coat of gasket sealer (NOT SILICON) helps it go in & seal

[j_fitz7]

Destroyed Crank Bearing!!

I tried to use two screws threaded through the old crank seal and destroyed the crank bearing with the screws in the process. I finally got it out by prying at the edges and pulling with vice grips. If i had started with this method the crank bearing would be fine, DOH!

Now i need to pull the engine to replace the bearing. Can someone with some experience let me know what I'm in for in terms of hours rebuilding the engine? Also what should i replace while i am in there? The bike is a 1980 GS1000G with 70K+ on the clock.

Thanks,

Jake