Oil sight glass replacement ?

johnnyalpha · August 03, 2012, 09:50:49 AM

Hi, sorry I placed this in the wrong section earlier :/
here goes again;
Hi Folks, YamahaFJ1200 3xw, and I am is Edinburgh, Scotland.
I have recently noticed a weep of oil from the oil level sight glass, hope to change it before it "pops" and I end up in a world of pain.
I ordered a new seal from "Yambits" here in the UK.
Now I ambled out to look at the offending part a few minutes ago, and the window isn't "round", so I am guessing that the seal has be fitted into the "inside" of the case, am I correct ?
Any advice, experience gratefully received.
Ride Safe Johnny

racerrad8 · August 03, 2012, 09:55:01 AM

Yes, it presses in from the back side of the clutch cover.

Randy - RPM

johnnyalpha · August 03, 2012, 10:00:55 AM

Ah excellent, thanks for that swift reply

MMMhh now I am wondering if I can "seal" the clutch cover back up ? or will I need a gasket Don't want to buy a complete gasket set, I'm not tight with money, just "careful".

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Ride safe all
Johnny

racerrad8 · August 03, 2012, 10:06:30 AM

Quote from: johnnyalpha on August 03, 2012, 10:00:55 AM
Ah excellent, thanks for that swift reply MMMhh now I am wondering if I can "seal" the clutch cover back up ? or will I need a gasket Don't want to buy a complete gasket set, I'm not tight with money, just "careful". .
Ride safe all
Johnny

You will need a clutch gasket as it will probably tear.

You do not need to buy a complete gasket set, you can find it here; Clutch Cover Gasket

You can lean the bike over on the side stand and you will not lose much oil if any as well.

Randy - RPM

johnnyalpha · August 03, 2012, 11:16:36 AM

Cheers

mmmhh I'm in Scotland though, it's a long way Randy

Johnny

fj11.5 · August 03, 2012, 04:06:16 PM

you could buy the gasket cheaper and have it sooner from randy and still be cheaper than your local stealership

, , be warned rpm is addictive only cure is rpm

johnnyalpha · August 04, 2012, 05:19:37 AM

Indeed, huge respect for RPM, I have bought from them in the past, and they were well priced and swiftly delivered

However, as I have the sight glass in my sweaty wee hand, I have opted for a local source of gasket, purely so I can get the job done on my next days off.

fj11.5 · August 04, 2012, 05:31:56 AM

cant argue with that mate, a man needs his bike

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