RonZuidhoek Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 During a trip to Germany i noticed the right side of my Tracer was cover with some fluid. I thought it was some petrol i spilled, but after some investigation i was the oil seal at the clutch axle which came out. Has anyone here happened to experience this before? If i order a new oil seal, is this a repair i can do myself? Does the clutchcover needs to come off, or can the seal be replaced by only removing the clutchlever/spring/washers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaYzerman Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Loosen off clutch cable, remove circlip and you should be able to remove the washer, lever and spring, then can get at the seal........ best refer to parts diagram as the service manual isn't all that specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 23, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted May 23, 2023 18 hours ago, RonZuidhoek said: During a trip to Germany i noticed the right side of my Tracer was cover with some fluid. I thought it was some petrol i spilled, but after some investigation i was the oil seal at the clutch axle which came out. Has anyone here happened to experience this before? If i order a new oil seal, is this a repair i can do myself? Does the clutchcover needs to come off, or can the seal be replaced by only removing the clutchlever/spring/washers? If you remove the circlip, arm and spring is it possible to take a deep socket and press the oil seal back down evenly? ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonZuidhoek Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, betoney said: If you remove the circlip, arm and spring is it possible to take a deep socket and press the oil seal back down evenly? I have pressed it back, but after a few (highway) miles, it popped out again. I think i need to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonZuidhoek Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 hours ago, RaYzerman said: Loosen off clutch cable, remove circlip and you should be able to remove the washer, lever and spring, then can get at the seal........ best refer to parts diagram as the service manual isn't all that specific. Thanks for the advise. I have an overview out of the parts diagram. Seal has been ordered, hopefully it will be here before the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smd3 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 hours ago, RonZuidhoek said: I have pressed it back, but after a few (highway) miles, it popped out again. I think i need to replace it. Hmm. Are you getting a lot of blow by? How is the bike running, does it burn oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonZuidhoek Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 It runs smoothly and doesn't burn any oil. It happened for no reason when riding on the highway doing 110km/h. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrustyKush Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 That’s a new one on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Check the crankcase breather system. if you/someone has had the airbox off lately, then the hose which runs between the valve cover and the airbox is possibly not run correctly. oil seals shouldn’t just blow out of the case for no good reason…. -Skip 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted May 24, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted May 24, 2023 6 hours ago, skipperT said: Check the crankcase breather system. if you/someone has had the airbox off lately, then the hose which runs between the valve cover and the airbox is possibly not run correctly. oil seals shouldn’t just blow out of the case for no good reason…. -Skip My thoughts exactly Skip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonZuidhoek Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 8 hours ago, skipperT said: Check the crankcase breather system. if you/someone has had the airbox off lately, then the hose which runs between the valve cover and the airbox is possibly not run correctly. oil seals shouldn’t just blow out of the case for no good reason…. -Skip The airbox hasn't been removed in the last few weeks, certainly not during this trip. I will have a look and check the hoses between the airbox and the valve cover. Thanks for the advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonZuidhoek Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 Couldn't it be just wear of the seal? I will take of the tank and airbox tonight to check the hose for blockage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted May 24, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted May 24, 2023 It she due to wear. Over filled with oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonZuidhoek Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 As far as i can see, she is not overfilled with oil. Will check again later tonight. No extra oil is been added to the bike during the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaYzerman Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Overfilling would have to be crazy to get up to that level... and it doesn't really cause any "pressure" change. If pressure pushed the seal out, check that crankcase breather as suggested, make note if the amount of oil in the airbox is excessive. Perhaps a new seal will be a snugger fit. BTW, what is the mileage on this beast. Should you perhaps to a compression and leakdown test to see how much blow-by you're getting into the crankcase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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