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Started by Anonymous at 06-20-2007 8:39 AM. Topic has 16 replies.
  
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 06-20-2007, 8:39 AM
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Anonymous
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shifter oil seal replacement?
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is it hard to replace the oil seal on the gear shift shaft? cx550c.
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06-20-2007, 9:50 AM
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Anonymous
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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That depends on how good you are! ;)
- Drain the oil.
- Remove the shifter lever clamp bolt and (taking note of lever height) slide shifter lever off of shaft
- pry out old seal with screwdriver or hooked scribe, being careful not to scratch or damage the shaft or the engine housing.
- Cover shaft splines with tape to prevent damage to new seal.
- Oil new seal.
- Slide over shaft and press squarely into housing. My seal pressed in with only hand pressure, but you can use a deep well socket and give it a little tap if it's stubborn. Just make sure that it's going in straight!
- Reinstall lever and bolt. Pay close attention to the height of the lever when you put it back on, and follow your shop manual's torque spec for the pinch bolt. (You have a manual, right!?)
- While you've got the oil out, go ahead and replace the oil filter and drop in some new oil. You're done!
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06-24-2007, 4:44 PM
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Anonymous
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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ok thank you..no the dealer did not have a manual..
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06-25-2007, 6:53 AM
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elwood440
 
Joined on 06-20-2007
Cullman, Alabama
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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I was wondering the same thing, as the previous owner had some sort of tube-sock looking thing around the lever near the case to soak up the oil.. However, my shifter seems to have excessive play when I wiggle it up and down, or foreward and back.. It seems to work fine though.. I'm sorta scared about the depth of fixing that if it's something internal that needs replacing.
'83 GL650 Interstate
'07 Dyna cans, GL1800 seat, HID conversion, Air horn, LED taillights, Carbs rebuilt and tweaked. Triple Bypass done, BT45s
I do 100% of my spannering myself.
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06-25-2007, 6:44 PM
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rausch713
Joined on 06-24-2007
Ohio
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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I just did this on mine - It wasn't hard at all. I did not follow all of these steps, but it is holding so far.
I do not have a manual either :(
CX650 Custom
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04-14-2008, 9:54 AM
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Anonymous
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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I just tried to do this, but the new seal just refuses to go in.
I think the internal parts that accommadate the seal looked damaged.they look crinkly ?
so now I have a real problem
will have to strip the motor.
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04-14-2008, 1:39 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
Joined on 07-06-2007
Minneapolis, MN
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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How does cast aluminum become "crinkly"? Have a photo?
R
'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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04-15-2008, 1:49 AM
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Anonymous
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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Iwill try and get photo.
thanks for your interest.
as you look down the hole where the old seal was, there is the channel that takes the seal - it looks all wavy
this is a "spindle gear shift" if microfiche for cx650 is correct.
thanks
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04-15-2008, 4:47 AM
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Anonymous
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what a fool I am !
wow, I have discovered that this crinkly material was in fact the remains of the old seal that had lost its rubbber coating !!
got it out,
new in , great !
no rebuild required after all
thank God indeed.
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03-30-2009, 11:17 AM
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wildmanwill
Joined on 05-25-2008
Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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 Randall-in-Mpls wrote: |
The gear selector oil seal is found on the rear cover diagram (#9, page E14 of the fiche):
OIL SEAL (14 x 26 x 7) 91251-ZW5-003
Hope this helps.
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1982 CX500 Custom
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03-31-2009, 8:58 AM
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jus4fun
Joined on 02-25-2009
Nebraska
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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Dumb question. Where's the best place to find a replacement shifter oil seal? I assume the honda dealership has them. Not sure if they are a universal fit part or very specific.
2005 Honda Rebel
1982 GL500
1981 GL500I-sold
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03-31-2009, 10:00 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
Joined on 07-06-2007
Minneapolis, MN
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You can use a generic oil seal, as long as it's 14 x 26 x 7. The 7mm depth can vary a little. The 14mm ID and 26mm OD can't.
R
'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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03-31-2009, 6:14 PM
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marshallf3
Joined on 01-12-2009
Oklahoma City
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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Sometimes TAS has them on eBay for about $6 postage paid.
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04-01-2009, 10:06 AM
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jus4fun
Joined on 02-25-2009
Nebraska
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Thanks for the info. I'm gonna try my local bike shop. They are really helpful guys and even tho it aint much, I want to bring them as much business as I can, so they stay in business.
2005 Honda Rebel
1982 GL500
1981 GL500I-sold
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04-01-2009, 5:04 PM
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NEHonda
Joined on 08-22-2008
Lincoln, NE
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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Where are you at in NE? I'm in Lincoln. The dealer here only wanted 3.42, but shipping was $8. What a racket. Anyone used many generics or just think it would work?
'82 CX500 Custom
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04-02-2009, 6:27 AM
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jus4fun
Joined on 02-25-2009
Nebraska
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Re: shifter oil seal replacement?
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Lincoln Cycle and ATV (3320 Cornhusker, 464-5551) will order them for $3.99 + tax. I ordered one. Todd and Sam are great, very fair, friendly and have a lot of concern for your bike. Check 'em out.
Just curious, was it Rods or Star City that was yankin you?
I'm in east Lincoln, south of O, north of A, east of 84th. where are you?
2005 Honda Rebel
1982 GL500
1981 GL500I-sold
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04-05-2009, 5:15 PM
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NEHonda
Joined on 08-22-2008
Lincoln, NE
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It was Rod's. I live down south, but have talked to Sam many times, great guy.
'82 CX500 Custom
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