Subject: RE: Leak and Noise Question
Author: jason telford
Date: Sep 9, 2002, 6:33 AM
Post ID: 1710974420
Kieth,
I think Dave Richardson covers the fix for the push-rod leak in
Guzziology. I'm at work now, so I can't confirm. If I recall, you can
get a couple of o-rings to replace the dodgy torus-shaped original seal.
Careful when you pull out the throwout bearing- those little needles
sometimes come out of their holder!
Cheers,
Jason
Keith Ruff wrote:
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The other leak I have a real question on and need advice is the trans.
I figured out it is definitely coming out of that seal (don't know what
it's called) that moves in and out when you pull the clutch, on the back
case of the trans. It is wet/grimy, and after a ride, the gear oil
leaks down and drips off the rear case. Is there some sort of gear oil
seal sweller to fix this or does it flat out need to be changed? How
hard/how much to fix? Last question, I'm still getting a metallic
grinding type of noise, sort of clatter like too up front, definitely in
the gen/gen belt area it seems. I took a look at the new belt and it is
fine, can't figure out what the noise is but it scares me, I'm waiting
for the big boom as I'm riding. I noticed when manually turning the
motor, the pulley seems to make a grinding noise, don't know why. Any
clue what would be causing this noise? As stated earlier, the bike is
running great, just this noise has me concerned, perhaps it is normal
(i.e. the timing gears) and the old gaskets giving way here and there.
Appreciate the help/advice.
Keith Ruff
71 Police Ambassador - NJ