Has anyone changed the shift linkage seal on their RSV?

[shikano53]

In the process of installing my high output stator my son-in-law pointed out that the shift linkage seal was seeping. Has anyone ever replaced one of these on the RSV and if so how hard is to replace?

 

My understanding from looking at the service manual is that you have to remove the middle gear cover (again) in order to get to the shift linkage seal.

 

Is this correct? I am not sure if I want the local dealer to do this work or not. He told me one hour. I have this gut feeling he wasn't referring to an RSV but rather to a bike that is more exposed.

 

All comments and or suggestions appreciated.

 

Thank you in advance.

Chris

[BuddyRich]

We did one on SteveD's a couple of years ago. 1st gen but its about the same. I don't remember it being all that difficult .

[wes0778]

In the process of installing my high output stator my son-in-law pointed out that the shift linkage seal was seeping. Has anyone ever replaced one of these on the RSV and if so how hard is to replace?

 

My understanding from looking at the service manual is that you have to remove the middle gear cover (again) in order to get to the shift linkage seal.

 

Is this correct? I am not sure if I want the local dealer to do this work or not. He told me one hour. I have this gut feeling he wasn't referring to an RSV but rather to a bike that is more exposed.

 

All comments and or suggestions appreciated.

 

Thank you in advance.

Chris

 

What year is your bike?

less the 5 years old and it is warranty.

[Freebird]

'04 model according to the profile. Likely out of warranty.

[shikano53]

'04 model according to the profile. Likely out of warranty.

 

You are correct. It is an 04. The middle gear cover needs to be removed to access the linkage bushing. The dealer said it would be an hour.

 

Chris