XS650 clutch pushrod oil seal

[@barneyrubble4827]

Appreciate your video! Nice to see one not edited up to portray a perfect install. I've been working on bikes for 45 years and theres always a learning curve with jobs I've never done b4. Leaving the pushrod in,prevent debris from entering the motor. I would have revved CS sprocket just to avoid breaking the chain and have extra room. Loved the home made tapered punch sander!

[@ImACarbonCopy]

It was my pleasure.

[@Xr0senbergX]

Glad to see that I'm not the only one that had trouble with installing this seal...

[@telabib]

Many thanks for this video, it helped 100%. i took the edge of with a small file, and after cleaning the bits off it went in easily, and no leaks.

[@ImACarbonCopy]

your welcome. I am happy it helped.

[@anthonylee5075]

thank you so much for this video cudn't figure out how n the hell i was going to do this on my bike u just saved me a lot of money

[@nightflyer12345]

at the bottom of the tach drive is a thrust washer. no ball.

[@Radiacius]

Why are you holding the pushrod in with a finger? is it bad if you pull it out just like that?

[@nightflyer12345]

I could have just puled the push rod out. But ar the time I such a rookie I didn't know it.

[@heinweijers7470]

Hello, thanks for the great video, but why not remove the push rod while working on the removal and reassembling of the ring? It would make the job mutch easier!

[@calebschultz3537]

Keeps debris from the filing/deburring out of the inside probably.

[@blakebowmer4196]

i have an xs 400 and the rod won’t go in when the clutch is applied the rod just feels like it’s hitting a wall, any ideas on a fix?

[@ImACarbonCopy]

Have you opened the clutch side cover? Was the clutch working? If the clutch is stuck together that will happen.

[@ImACarbonCopy]

I'm also nightflyer sorry about that

[@yamahaxs6501]

cool video. I've also replaced one only to tear it up while installing it as well. thanks for posting.

[@Wheeezer3]

In looking at this video it appears to me that the push rod bushing that lies behind the seal also needs to be replaced. It tends to get egg-shaped as it wears and allows too much side to side movement of the push rod causing premature oil seal failure.

[@DannyC2345]

I have a little ball that is in the way and doesn’t allow me to push the clutch rod back into place. What is that ?? Help ??

[@ImACarbonCopy]

the ball bearing goes in first then the pushrod the ball acts like a bearing against the clutch. it should push into the opening.

[@DannyC2345]

Carbon Iam thanks man. It came out rather easy with a slight tug. So easy I felt like It was broken. Looking at these videos I now see that simply how it’s suppose to be. Thank you for the reply and help. I appreciate it

[@nightflyer12345]

like carbon said, the ball bearing goes in first then the pushrod the ball acts like a bearing against the clutch. it should push into the opening. PS Im also Carbon

[@nightflyer12345]

seal removing tool. get them at most any auto parts store. around $12

[@nightflyer12345]

I didn't know I could at the time. I was learning.

[@rightfuzzball]

Hello. What was that first tool you used called to remove the seal? I'm guessing I need this seal. I just posted an xs 650 clutch cable removal. I hadn't ever been in there before. I thought maybe it was a self oiling chain, which they may be but your bike is way cleaner in there.My 83 only has 6000 miles on it.I rode in the rain yesterday and saw a line of oil down the waters path after I parked and returned.I guess I don't drive in the rain much.Thanks for posting.

[@barneyrubble4827]

Seal remover😁

[@ablunct]

so, did it leak after all? Or was the job successful? i'm about to replace mine on a gs250t

[@nightflyer12345]

+ablunct the job was a success it does not leak

[@onlyadrenaline]

hey nightflyer12345, do you know if there is a tiny ball that sits on the bottom of the tach drive. I removed some parts and found a small ball on the ground. My manual shows no ball!!!!!! Can you help??????

[@nightflyer12345]

thats cool! very happy it helps Your welcome

[@tomasnokechtesledger1786]

Most of times isn't the seal that wears out, but the rod. And that make the leak.

[@bc-mr1si]

hi.i have a yamaha xs 400.im now on clutch rod seal no.3😳 .no oil leaks after driving about 30 miles .you think great its fixed. then starts leaking again 😬 does the rod need replacing or is the bushing that sits behind the seal gone🤔any ideas

[@tomasnokechtesledger1786]

@@bc-mr1si turn the rod the other tip to the seal. If both sides are similar. Mine did the trick

[@bc-mr1si]

@tomasnokechtesledger1786 thanks for your reply. one end of my rod is tapered.tapered end fits into the clutch adjustment housing 🤔

[@tomasnokechtesledger1786]

@@bc-mr1si then you'll have to chance it for a new one.

[@bc-mr1si]

@@tomasnokechtesledger1786 thanks fella👍

[@bc-mr1si]

clutch rod shouldn't be turning with engine running.

[@ImACarbonCopy]

sure it can rotate. there is a ball bearing on the other end.

[@nightflyer12345]

sure it can rotate. there is a ball bearing at the other end

[@bc-mr1si]

@nightflyer12345 I have the 400 .set up must be different. my one dosnt turn🤔

[@nightflyer12345]

@@bc-mr1si I'm sorry I'm familiar with the inner workings of the 400

[@rd40077]

Considering that you are videoing this procedure for the xs650 owners, It would have been better to have removed the drive sprocket first so that the viewer could see the installation better. Good video otherwise.

[@nightflyer12345]

Yes I agree. Sorry about that