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Firstbike
 Post subject: S1 left side crank seal
PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 4:43 pm 

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I need to replace the left side crank seal on my 73 S1. I know that the seals are designed to be installed with the cases split. Is there a procedure to install the seal so that it will stay in place? Thank you in advance. Firstbike.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 4:51 pm 
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Firstbike
PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:43 pm 

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Thanks guys! Great video, I didn't know about chamfering the case where the seal sits.
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Chris A7
PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:15 pm 

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I watched ja-moo's excellent video (above) a while ago, although it's not really relevant for those of us with the twins. It did occur to me though - wouldn't it be safer to do your chamfering with the old seal still in place, to reduce the risk of getting metal shavings in the bearing?
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Ja-Moo
PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 4:07 pm 
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Any way that keeps metal out of the bearing works! :thumbup:

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