My 450L thinks she is a Harley!

[WesV]

Several weeks back I asked about a small engine oil leak at the rate of about a drop or 2 every time you shut down the engine and was told not to worry about a leak that small. Well now she leaks like a Harley! The entire underside is coated and while running and after running she leaks pretty good from inside the clutch/countershaft cover. I had it off to put a new one on and realized that the only reason I was seeing a drop or two at a time was because it was congealing inside the cover. Well with the new cover on it all goes on the the gound. I will get a better chance to look at it this evening, but what seals are there to leak from? The countershaft I am guess, but it doesn't look like it is coming from that high up. My Haynes manual doesn't give me a list of seals or location. Is there one in the clutch disengagement rod? Help!! Next thing you know she will want an open exhuast and maltesse mirror!! 8O :roll:

[Jethro]

I'm confused, is it leaking from the clutch cover? Or at the crank? Because if it is leaking from the clutch cover, then it should just be the cover gasket- the whole clutch is in an oil bath- a wet clutch. If it is leaking at the crank, then is it the stator cover or the ignition cover. I'm not sure what you mean by a countershaft cover. Maybe the transmission?

[WesV]

Sorry, I don't know all the correct terms for all the covers yet. LH side, cover which the shift lever goes through and the clutch cable threads into. Does that help?

[lhanscom]

The seals I can think of in there are the countershaft, clutch push rod, and shift lever.

[sv650]

If the bike was wever dropped onthe left side, it is possible that the clutch shaft damaged the seal ( or it is just old & creaky) and needs replacing. Not a tough job, though a little frustrating getting the old seal out!

SV

[SqDancerLynn1]

their is a seal on the pushrod that operates the clutch EASY to replace

[RacingJake]

Hey my Harley doesn't leak

[fast eddie]

You have to put oil in it first ;P

[WesV]

I think it is the clutch rod seal, that seems to be where it is originating from. Is that a specaily seal or is it just an o-ring? I ahave a very good assortment of o-ring in stock in our shop, but will ahve to order from the Suzuki delaer if it is a specialty seal Thanks for all the help guys!!

[bgmart450]

Looks a bit unlike an O-ring, prolly have to order it.
Part 20 there--->

http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/showschematic.asp?dept_id=997890

[Anonymous]

Save yourself alot of trouble and do all three seals at the same time. I did all three; clutch rod, shift shaft and countershaft last year on the 450L I had at the time. Get them ordered and have at it! You may find the old seals are the flanged type. They have a steel flange or lip all the way around the outer edge and were installed as the engine was assembled. You have to be a little mean and nasty taking them out , however the non-flanged seal will replace them. Take your time installing the countershaft seal. I had to re-do mine, it has a rubber outer-shell which is easily damaged by the sharp edges on the engine case. Use some fine emory cloth to ease the edge and then use a liberal application of your favorite lube. Good luck Dave J