Does the correct oil level in the sump normally sit above this seal or is my few mls extra causing the issue?

I'll have a look in the Haynes Manual at how to remove the shaft. I've never tackled anything like this before and its my daily driver at the mo while my V-strom is up on blocks.

I'm not lazy or a butcher regarding my maintenance and anything my bikes ever need, they get, but I honestly can't really see how going through all the hassle of stripping out the clutch, new gasket etc is of any advantage over carefully drifting in a new seal along the shaft?!! It has a seat to butt up against and can't go in too far and either way the splined part of the shaft HAS to go through the new seal at some stage of doing the job?

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All Sorted !!

Any pics??

I also reckon the CCT is stuck so I'll be investigating that over the weekend when I pull the carbs to replace the inlets.

Fazers are great bikes and very easy to work on. Access is very good for most parts.

Hi all,
 
I'm Dave, 37 and from Sth Dublin. I have just bought a Gen1 FZS600 as a bit of a project initially and once running properly, to use while my Vstrom gets its clutch sorted. The Vee is a heavy and bulky old beast in traffic so I'll probably use the Fazer for my 18 mile commute in and out of work too.
 
This is her..

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Needs a battery, the clutch basket refitted and new carb rubbers to get running. Rear shock is foc'd and would benefit from a good clean and a decent tune up.
I had a 5DM7 in black about 12 years ago but have had about 20 bikes since!!    In fact, the only bikes I've ever had 2 of are a Gen1 Fazer 600 (both black 2000 models) and a Vstrom 1000 GT (both black, an 08 model and an 06 model but they are basically the same bike)
 
Time for a lurk around
 
Dave