Oil leak after clutch cable change

[Guest]

Due to it breaking, I had to change the clutch cable on my wife's 82 GS450TX this week. Now it's leaking a bit of oil from what would seem to be underneath that cover. What in the world would I have josteled in there to cause a leak? It never leaked before. Output shaft seal maybe? I didn't touch the sprocket so I can't imagine that would be the problem. Kinda perplexed.

[koolaid_kid]

Could be the oil seal the clutch rod fits in.
09285-06011 OIL SEAL (6x34x7-10)

[Nitronate]

Interesting. Is that a difficult seal to replace? Never had to get at that one before.

[koolaid_kid]

Never tried it, but it should not be too difficult. Remove cover, worm gear, cable and rod. I have read that it can be removed by driving a couple of screws into the seal and pulling it out with pliers.

[Nitronate]

I know it's been awhile since I posted this but just to bring some closure to this thread, it was a clutch pushrod seal. I ended up replacing it today. Way easier job than I thought. I figured I was going to play hell getting the front sprocket off but it came off easy. Now to sell it before anything else breaks.

[koolaid_kid]

Thx for reporting the fix. It is always good to know that even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.
Sorry you have to sell it, but at least you have another in the wings.

[Nitronate]

Sorry you have to sell it, but at least you have another in the wings.

This bike has been a bit of Pandora's Box. Every time I touch something on this bike something else breaks. It's time for this one to go. I'll stick with my GS550. I've had far fewer problems with it.

[tkent02]

Got a link to the Craigslist ad?

I'm looking for a nice 450.

[Nitronate]

Got a link to the Craigslist ad?

I'm looking for a nice 450.

I will get you a link as soon as I have it back up. I took it off CL when it started leaking oil. I'll have it back up later today.

[tkent02]

OK. What's the location?