Mad German
Well-known member
I noticed a tiny amount of fluid on the weep hole on the swingarmast night. It's the same color as the final drive fluid, so I'm assuming that one of the seals is on its way out. The bike is a 2008 with only 10K miles on it but I'm not sure of the maintenance history before I got it. Even though the miles are low, it's s till a 7 year d bike with 7 year old parts.
I'm hoping it's the seal that's held in place with the circlip and washer (I forget the name of that seal). Does that seal spin with the driveshaft, or does the driveshaft spin on that seal?
Also, I've read the threads about replacing this seal, it seems very straight forward, but I recall one gentleman having issues getting the new seal on the shaft without damaging it. Are there any tricks to getting this seal in place without nicking it or compromising it?
Thanks guys. If you have any tips to pass along, I'm all ears.
Cheers,
Scott
I'm hoping it's the seal that's held in place with the circlip and washer (I forget the name of that seal). Does that seal spin with the driveshaft, or does the driveshaft spin on that seal?
Also, I've read the threads about replacing this seal, it seems very straight forward, but I recall one gentleman having issues getting the new seal on the shaft without damaging it. Are there any tricks to getting this seal in place without nicking it or compromising it?
Thanks guys. If you have any tips to pass along, I'm all ears.
Cheers,
Scott