XSive Crossing country in need

[Rettic]

I am working my way back to NC from CO and have developed a bad oil leak from my right side cover. Any one in KS between CO and Topeka able to find a shaft seal and be able to help replace it?
In Goodland now, heading east stopping every 100.

Chris
704-770-5337 if you can help.

[BA80]

Which shaft?

[Rettic]

Looking for the right crankcase shaft seal. Latest stop shows no significant amount of loss, but it is dripping.

[BA80]

The kick start shaft? We are passing woodland right now headed to Colorado. If you Google Yamaha dealers where you are they should have that seal.

[Rettic]

It is the seal under the stator on the right side of the engine.

Working on finding stealership.

[BA80]

Ok.Are you sure it's the crank seal or is it the o ring on the oil galleyat the alternator cover holds in. If it's just th o ring it'll be a pretty easy fix.
If it's the crank seal it is supposed to be replaced with the cases split.
There is a lip on the outside of the seal that fits into a groove in the cases.
There is an after market seal that can be just driven in but I have seen them get blown back out
Ill see if I can get the dimensions. You should be able to find one at any auto parts house.

[BA80]

Oil galley plug. Fat fingering in a bumpy truck

[BillyRok]

This thread has seal dimensions and part #s, hope it's helpful. FWIW, I developed a similar leak on the left side a couple years ago on the way to XSSE in NC, was visiting some friends in SC prior to the rally start. I probably put 1,200 miles on the XJ after the leak started, just kept a close watch on the oil level, and then fixed it when I got back home to NY. Good Luck!

[BillyRok]

Oops, forgot the link to the thread...what a dim wit!!

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20900

[Rettic]

I replaced the o-ring a few weeks ago. When I take the cover off, there is oil up near the shaft, can't really see all the way up. We made it 600 miles today and lost only a little bit of oil overall. When I started the thread, there was a large amount that came out all at once, then it seemed to slow down. I think I will make it the last 1000 home. Will order a seal when I get home, along with a rear tire and mufflers.

Thanks a ton guys! As always, great forum.

[Rettic]

Home again

Made it home safe and sound. Leaked about a quart from NC to CO.
Damage done:
Right side crankshaft needs replaced
New rear tire
New exhaust/mufflers

Great trip overall. 4,000 miles in 10 days.

[Old Red]

Good to see you made it home.

Earl