Author Topic: TIPS TO REMOVE A CLUTCH COVER OIL SEAL  (Read 537 times)

xbally

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TIPS TO REMOVE A CLUTCH COVER OIL SEAL
« on: March 25, 2022, 08:16:02 PM »
Moving on from my KZ440 slipping clutch post I'm now replacing the leaking oil seal from the clutch cover. I don't think I've ever removed one and don't want to damage the housing for obvious reasons. Does anyone have any tips for doing this please?
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Re: TIPS TO REMOVE A CLUTCH COVER OIL SEAL
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2022, 07:57:53 PM »
Well I looked on Youtube and it seemed to suggest you can drill a tiny hole in the seal and screw in a small screw or tap in a nail and turn it though 90 degrees to pull the seal out? I tried and it did not work. I tried tapping it out with a socket I also tried inserting my spring puller into the hole and pulling it out but the rubber just tore so I phoned my friendly bike shop (QB Motor Cycles)as I was worried about scrapping the clutch cover and the workshop removed it "for me for drink". I had to buy a new battery (£50 for a Yuasa) which I also got from QB with a discount. Did a 25 mile run early evening and all is well now. No clutch slip, oil leaks and starter motor now works as it should following  the new battery.
HONDA CB250RSA ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT535