Honda XR250R oil leaking on chain

[Wilco]

1st try at this.... I've got oil leaking from a seal behind the chain sprocket on my 93 Honda bike. Is this a straight forward pry out the seal and replace---or is there more to be concerned about?

 

[biglou]

Yep, pretty common problem. Just pop it out (don't gouge the case) and tap a new one in. :cool:

 

[honduki]

Can you pop up the seal on the pre 96s without splitting the cases ?

 

[biglou]

Hmmm, I might have gotten ahead of myself on that one...

 

[Wilco]

Checked with our local Honda dealer/service folks and they say one should be able to pop out the old seal without splitting the case. Gonna try that... Thanks for your replies.

 

[Wilco]

Looks like the Honda dealer/service folks were off on this one- appears as if one will need to split the case. 6-7 hours work for a $5 dollar seal! Mustering up resolve to tackle this...

 

[honduki]

It was changed on the 96 ons to be easy

Mines been changed a couple of times.
Currently weeps.
I just check the oil level more often and dont lube the chain

 

[elcamino12sec]

If its leaking on your chain I might just let it leak. Kinda like a chain saw.

 

[Wilco]

Just to close the loop here: A real crafty mechanic instead grinded off the metal lip on the oil seal, applied some locktite and drove it in- has worked out great....

 

[XRpredator]

hmmm . . . I thought the oil leaking on the chain was a nifty automatic chain oiling feature . . .


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