Countershaft Seal Guard - Honda NC750X

[@ibidu1]

Even if the seal is in between the casings, at times you can forcefully remove the old one with a seal pryer and use a large socket the size of the outer ring of the new seal. After u remove the old seal and clean the area, apply silicone on the edges of the new seal and slightly hammer/tap in the new seal. Older suzukis had this same issue and thats what we used to do to replace the seals without removing or splitting the cases.

[@edgarbleikur1929]

Another perfect and beautiful short film!

[@1bike2up]

Yet another outstanding video from down under

[@norsefalconer]

Nice! That's why I love this channel, details. I need to go on FB and show [you] my simple rear shock mud guard that also protects the brake fluid reservoir.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes, do that 🙂

[@norsefalconer]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Hmm. I didn't realize i wasn't part of that group, hahaha. I sent a join request. I took pictures today (10Jun20). I still need to do a drawing for the mud flap dimensions. Once that's done, I'll let you know here and post on the FB page.

[@returnrider4952]

That looks really good Adrian. Another great video. I'll out myself as the rider who got the rock. I've ridden 20,000kms on the bike, with a fair bit of it being off road (gravel, dirt). Never had any issues. I picked up the rock on a sealed road. Just plain bad luck I think.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Return Rider - yes a freak occurrence. I’ve only done this fix “because I can”. I’ve got more time for trivia now I’m officially retired.

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

big like, U R a genius you make me love this particular motorcycle and I will buy it soon

[@p.santos6644]

Great idea, thank you for sharing 👍

[@meerkat-man]

Another good job mate (I'd have greased the rusty shaft splines while I was in there)

[@christianweller4288]

Nice one Honda..... a massive oversight. And also no tab-washer on the sprocket retaining bolt... surprised... and concerned. I see a nice little earner for you here, that TIG gear will pay for itself in no time.:D

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Christian Weller - thanks mate.

[@ccooper8785]

Agree with you on that. They also missed castellated nuts on the front and rear axles but that's maybe just me being old and old-fashioned not to mention paranoid and ham-fisted 😁

[@ronsmith6242]

Another great job well done

[@TurboDieselBeetle]

wow, another good vid and a job well done Mate! The mere possibility of that happening or even being susceptible never occurred to me. :{)

[@Butzy621]

Well done

[@pcofranc]

I was looking for your third arm during welding: 1. hold the torch 2. hold the welding rod 3. hold the work - then I realized you just melted the aluminum to itself - pretty cool. Dual-sport / enduro light off-road riding could increase the chance of a rock getting in there.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Paul C - I cheated. Put a dob of weld on, before I placed the parts together !

[@IdealBike]

Very interesting issue you have presented! Is there any other option to prevent this then this plate? Regards,

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ideal Bike - I couldn’t see another option. It’s only a small risk, but has proved possible by one of our forum members.

[@IdealBike]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff we appreciate that you decide sharing it. Could you please share the forum so I can join it? Greetings!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ideal Bike - face book group called Honda NC750X Owners group. Be sure to answer the three question.

[@rdownmakeITbetter]

Nice idea - but I'm a bit concerned you're not tightening those vital bolts to the correct torque! Those two hold the primary counter-shaft bearing in place and also add stiffness to the aluminium shell of the gearbox. The workshop manual has precise specifications for each one which you can't achieve using a ring-spanner.

[@Siergiej.Motorv]

I do not see the reason for this. this protection will not affect the wear of the shaft seal. since it doesn’t close in any way the very place where the shaft rotates. even the opposite. the oil mist from the chain falling on the shaft and the boot prevented fine dust from getting inside, now this will be less.

[@sunuk1915]

Great man great job 💞

[@2andmorewheels322]

Well thought/done

[@mikkei3532]

really good idea

[@Baltha1710]

Very nice ! Any chance of getting the Tig settings of that procedure? Thx and happy Holidays ! Ed.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ed C - nothing special with the tig settings. It’s only 2mm aluminium. I used 30% cleaning action and about 80amps using a 2.4mm tungsten with 1.6mm filler.

[@Baltha1710]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff That what I wanted to know, thanks !

[@nc750xdct9]

Thanks for this hint. When will you rise up your own start up company and sell it to the NC750 Community?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

NC750X DCT - ha! No chance of that. I’m far too lazy.

[@nc750xdct9]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff 😂

[@phelpsholloway6054]

Adrian, Thanks for showing that. I own a cb500 and am wondering if we have the same issue. Since Wendy's bike is one, I'm sure you've looked into it! Keep up the good work.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes. The same. But really, it’s a very small risk. Particularly if you aren’t a serious gravel road rider.

[@testsiegerno1969]

Thank you

[@peted7295]

Every image I see of the seal looks like it would just draw straight off the shaft. If it's simply a case of not being able to get a hold of it, a simple solution involves a couple of self tapping screws and a small drill bit.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Pete D - your theory is “the norm” for most bikes. Unfortunately this isn’t the case for this bike (and other Honda’s I understand). There is an inside lip on the seal that fits into the cases.

[@peted7295]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I'd like to see one, while it's a real pain as regards replacement it may well be necessary to have the seal mechanically locked in place to prevent crankcase pressure blowing it out, being it's a relatively long stroke engine. Personally I'd prefer to see a circlip but probably due to cost implications it's been done this way. Regardless you've done a good job with the build.

[@philippebleau4809]

Looks like great idea. It could be marketable, no? Anyways, it was relaxing to watch. Thanks.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Philippe Bleau - marketable? No!

[@p.santos6644]

🤩🥳🤩HAPPY NEW YEAR🥳🤩🥳🤩

[@SpeedFireARL]

look like small bike parts business began

[@joaoduarte922]

If you have to replace the seal, replace for the SFK 34x62x8 CRW1 R, with this one, it's not necessary open the engine to do the job. It will be tough only to remove the old one 😉

[@pepitogrillo8813]

With this seal is necesary using the countershaft

[@yjchowdary]

Nice Can u help to make one for me too please

[@mrfechu6281]

So, you plan to keep that bike forever...

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Mr Fechu - yep. I’ve just retired so can’t see me affording another bike. 😃

[@WolfimKuhpelz]

top Idee!

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

wow, you put anymore bits on that bike you'll need a bigger engine.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Too true.

[@gerrycout7845]

I can’t imagine what kind of crap you’d have to ride thru to get rocks to find their way to the front sprocket. If you ride in situations that create opportunities for this to happen, you’ve got the wrong bike my friends. Even the biggest bulldozers can be broken fairly easily if you don’t use them as intended. Honda (and for that matter, most Japanese manufacturers) over engineer their products, but if you really want to cause damage to them, it can be done. Use your NC750X as if it was a trial bike and you’ll find out. On the other hand, use it according to what it was design for, mostly on road use with some light off road gravel or sand road and you’ll never see the end of it. There’s a guy here on KZbin, don’t remember his name, who has 160 000 kms done around Asia on his NC750X with no problem whatsoever. Only regular maintenance. Want to ride off road in deep crap or very muddy situation, get a dirt bike. That’s the beauty of motorcycles, there is one made for every occasion. Enjoy guys.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Gérard Couture - the owner who had damaged this seal was riding ON SEALED ROAD when it happened to him. But thanks for your expert advice, which because I’m an idiot, will ignore. Anyway, my video clearly says it’s for entertainment only. No thinking person would take advice from me. 🤪

[@mrfechu6281]

What kind of idiot tells people they own the wrong bikes?. BTW, Honda sells the NC 750 X as an adventure bike. Crap happens.

[@gerrycout7845]

You’d be surprised how many guys ride bikes that are wrong for them just to look cool buddy. Look around, I’m sure you won’t need to ride too far to spot one. Might even be yourself.

[@mrfechu6281]

​@@gerrycout7845 It´s not a looking cool thing, it´s just the opposite. I have one (1) bike and and I do whatever I want to do with it, no matter what posh people like you might think.