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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Ken 737 on March 01, 2014, 08:21:48 pm

Title: Kick starter oil seal replacement
Post by: Ken 737 on March 01, 2014, 08:21:48 pm

Okay my experienced friends, some advice please.
I thought changing a kickstarter oil seal, without taking the case off,would be straightforward, but it does not want to come out easily, and I am very aware of those soft magnesium cases.
Is there any 'trick' or special tool?
Thanks
Ken

Title: Re: Kick starter oil seal replacement
Post by: 80-85 husky on March 01, 2014, 09:20:11 pm

can you get a small flat screwdriver on the outer edge and punch it in a bit so it will release from the housing? then put a hook on a piece of fine wire and pull it out.

Title: Re: Kick starter oil seal replacement
Post by: Ken 737 on March 01, 2014, 09:50:37 pm

Thanks John, will try that.
Ken

Title: Re: Kick starter oil seal replacement
Post by: Slakewell on March 03, 2014, 07:48:18 pm

You can buy a tool called a seal pick that is just for this job. Try your local bearing supplier or if that fails ebay.

Title: Re: Kick starter oil seal replacement
Post by: 80-85 husky on March 03, 2014, 09:00:52 pm

That would be to "professional".. plus he cant put a huge score mark in the seal well so it weeps for ever and a day.....

Title: Re: Kick starter oil seal replacement
Post by: KTM47 on March 04, 2014, 03:08:28 pm

Why not just lay the bike on it's side, take the cover off and flick the seal out with a screw driver.  It will take less time than discussing it on the forum.  Get the seal from a bearing service a lot cheaper than from bike shops.