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Offline opp750

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shifter shaft seal on cb550
« on: April 25, 2021, 11:45:05 AM »
I've got the old shifter shaft seal removed. Do I need/should grease or oil the new one before installing it or just tap it in dry?

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Offline bryanj

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Re: shifter shaft seal on cb550
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2021, 02:29:09 PM »
A bit of lube on the outside helps it slide in and tape on the shaft splines protects the lip
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