clutch push rod and bearing

[badams]

Did a stupid. Started my fj1100 with out the slave clutch installed. push rod shot out and not sure if the ball braring is still in the bike.
Questions:

1: Is their a way to check without dismantling the clutch?
2: If the bearing is missing, can I put a new one in the left side of the bike?

Save the chastising at the end of your reply.

Thanks brad

[racerrad8]

Did a stupid. Started my fj1100 with out the slave clutch installed. push rod shot out and not sure if the ball braring is still in the bike.
Questions:

1: Is their a way to check without dismantling the clutch?
2: If the bearing is missing, can I put a new one in the left side of the bike?

Save the chastising at the end of your reply.

Thanks brad

Brad,

1) Sure, slide the pushrod back in, if it hits the ball bearing the rod will be at the wear ring of the seal on the rod. If it is missing, the rod will go 8mm past the wear ring.

2) Sure, drop a new one in from the left side, it will roll down to the end you need to be after you push it with the rod.

Randy - RPM

[Pat Conlon]

Ha! Welcome to the wonderful world of FJ's Brad.  Fret not laddie, as this is a rite of passage many of us have experienced.

Did you spear the cat with the push rod?

Mine won't even come into the garage anymore.....

[fj11.5]

so that's how you stop cats going in the shed  , ,  hope you get the beast back together mate, how much force do those rods shoot out at , would bruse a shin I imagine 

[FJSpringy]

Ha! Welcome to the wonderful world of FJ's Brad.  Fret not laddie, as this is a rite of passage many of us have experienced.

don't ask me how I know this but isn't it amazing how much oil shoots out before you realise whats happening and turn the bike off 

[FJmonkey]

Ha! Welcome to the wonderful world of FJ's Brad.  Fret not laddie, as this is a rite of passage many of us have experienced.

Did you spear the cat with the push rod?

Mine won't even come into the garage anymore.....

If I had a cat I might try this on purpose......

[Goetz]

I have done this too. Did not notice a bearing follow the clutch rod onto the floor, but yeah, hella big oil stain. Im going to wait till ALL the fixin is done and then pressure wash the cement. And the engine, anything on this bike besides the wheel bearings that dont like high pressure h2o?

[Pat Conlon]

There sure are, like the o rings on the chain, the swing arm linkage, steering neck bearings, fork seals and the seals on your brake calipers, the electric switches and fuse box and all the plug connectors...to name a few....

[Goetz]

Right.
Prolly not the battery or backside of gauge cluster either

[zz28zz]

I wouldn't pressure wash the FJ if I were you. Too much to go wrong.
Nothing but sponge baths for my baby!

As for the driveway, Lowes sell a product called OSR (Oil Stain Remover) that works very well. Looks like white paint when you put it down, then turns to powder the next day. Then just sweep it up and toss it in the garbage (it's considered non-toxic). I was amazed how well it pulls the oil out of concrete.