1 Main Output shaft seal replacement on K1 Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:06 pm
Trapper
Silver member
Hi All,
I read through some previous threads (Oct 2016) on the subject of replacing PTFE seals in a K bike and having gone through a botched attempt recently, I am about to attempt it again. But I dread the installation process and the finicky nature of the seals lip. Therefore, can anyone give me advise on the best "dry" procedures for installation and how to seat the seal - without risk of damage, into the engine recess (what tools /procedures are recommended to get the seal safely into place) should it be seated half a mill out from the edge for example? Should I heat the "lip" before inserting the clutch carrier?
Any help/advise would be most welcome.
Trapper
I read through some previous threads (Oct 2016) on the subject of replacing PTFE seals in a K bike and having gone through a botched attempt recently, I am about to attempt it again. But I dread the installation process and the finicky nature of the seals lip. Therefore, can anyone give me advise on the best "dry" procedures for installation and how to seat the seal - without risk of damage, into the engine recess (what tools /procedures are recommended to get the seal safely into place) should it be seated half a mill out from the edge for example? Should I heat the "lip" before inserting the clutch carrier?
Any help/advise would be most welcome.
Trapper
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