Leak from "Shift Rod"

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Leak from "Shift Rod"

29 Jun 2026 12:58 - 29 Jun 2026 13:17
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Edit: ok, I finally found it. I'm getting a leak from the Push rod. I found the seal on the clutch diagram, 92050-068. Any tips on replacing this seal?

Also lists part 92049-1041. This one says AL next to it. Which one do I need?

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Re: Leak from "Shift Rod"

29 Jun 2026 15:58
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You don’t mention what bike it’s for?

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Re: Leak from "Shift Rod"

29 Jun 2026 17:14
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oh shoot. KZ400 1975
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Re: Leak from "Shift Rod"

29 Jun 2026 18:44
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You probably won't have room to get a traditional seal puller tool in there, but you can use a GOOD QUALITY curved pick to get in there and pull out the old one. Keep the point of the pick against the shift rod and poke through the rubber part, hook the seal, and pull. Take your time. 

I mention using a good quality pick so there is less risk of having the tip break off in the transmission.
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Re: Leak from "Shift Rod"

02 Jul 2026 04:48
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Re: Leak from "Shift Rod"

02 Jul 2026 13:46 - 02 Jul 2026 13:50
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So I was wrong (nothing new there). The leak is actually coming from the grommet for the two wires that lead into the stater cover. Why would there be oil in there?

 
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Re: Leak from "Shift Rod"

02 Jul 2026 19:04
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To cool the generator.
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/620336...amateur-build-thread

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