Drive shaft oil seal replacement

[stonedpillock]

Hi guys
Not been on for a while so 👋


My gen 1 1000 has just started to leak from behind the front sprocket. I'm assuming it's the drive shaft oil seal. How much of a job is it? Haven't looked into it too much yet, thought I would seek the advise of one of you foccers!


I'm thinking it could 🐝be an engine out job to get access. Hope I'm wrong. Will be talking to my friendly mechanic tomorrow or may have a go myself.

[NorthWestern]

I believe you can just pop the oil seal off and replace once you have the sprocket removed . My friend did his r1 4xv (for this job it's the same engine) , only took ten mins.  His had worn out for whatever reason.

[stonedpillock]

That sounds hopefull    Could do with a bit of luck. Got a couple of projects giving me hassle.  Last thing I needed was my old faithful fazer going sick

[unfazed]

Hi guys
Not been on for a while so 👋


My gen 1 1000 has just started to leak from behind the front sprocket. I'm assuming it's the drive shaft oil seal. How much of a job is it? Haven't looked into it too much yet, thought I would seek the advise of one of you foccers!


I'm thinking it could 🐝be an engine out job to get access. Hope I'm wrong. Will be talking to my friendly mechanic tomorrow or may have a go myself.

More likely the gasket on the shift shaft cover above it, common enough or the R1 and Fazer. Part number was 4XV–15463–00, but replaced by 5JJ-15463-01 much more common than the sprocket seal. Remove the sprocket cover and you will see the oil dripping down from shift shaft cover, about £17 for the gasket seems expensive for a gasket.

[stonedpillock]

On inspection I think it is the shift shaft cover gasket. Will  get one ordered and probably get a new oil seal as well .


Thanks for the part number should save some time..
I agree about spares prices good job the old yams don't break down that often!!

[ogri48]

good result dude