Rear Main Seal

dougie · Post by **dougie** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:53 pm

A redhead in cowboy boots - the stuff of dreams!

Jeff in W.C. · Post by **Jeff in W.C.** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:17 pm

If you don't have the time, or tools to make the tool, you can purchase one from Cycleworks. On the cheap side, I've read of some people using a 4" (I think it was a 4") piece of plastic drain pipe to assist in tapping the RMS in. Just take the seal to the hardware store and figure out which one fits the best.

http://www.cycleworks.net/index.php?mai ... f4a069ed68

Airbear · Post by **Airbear** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:17 pm

bbelk wrote: You mention three seals. Is that the RMS, the transmission input shaft and (guessing here) the oil pump gasket?

Yep, sorry. I couldn't remember whether it was a gasket or an o-ring for the oil pump, so I just called it a seal.

I approve of your alternative method for getting the RMS into place. It is crazy to do the simple thing when it is possible to have such fun devising a complex system involving all available technology. Well done.

I also highly approve of your 'able assistant'.

richard t · Post by **richard t** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:24 pm

she helped me on the Honda last spring, say hi! to the little sweetheart for me.

Deleted User 287 · Post by **Deleted User 287** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:07 pm

Brad - you might want to replace the o-ring on the front side of the flywheel, if your bike has one.
I don't know what it is, but it is cheap.

It is nearly the same size as the oil pump cover, so don't fret if one doesn't fit the other.
The oil pump cover o-ring is the smaller of the two diameters.

lrz · Post by **lrz** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:33 pm

I hope I didn't throw you off w/ mention of the "special tool", I generally use a small hammer and a piece of wood(dowel,etc) for these seals...although I do have Jeff Trapps version. I've not blocked an Omega equipped motor, but as long as the crank remains stationary during dis/re-assembly that is all that matters.

Duane Ausherman · Post by **Duane Ausherman** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:12 pm

bblek, she is way to cute for the likes of us guys.

bbelk · Post by **bbelk** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:18 pm

richard t wrote:she helped me on the Honda last spring, say hi! to the little sweetheart for me.

And here is Richard showing off for Vanna White.....

Deleted User 62 · Post by **Deleted User 62** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:18 pm

Duane Ausherman wrote:bblek, she is way to cute for the likes of us guys.

I agree, she is way too cute for you guys...

bbelk · Post by **bbelk** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:26 pm

justoneoftheguys wrote:Brad - you might want to replace the o-ring on the front side of the flywheel, if your bike has one.

No o-ring here:

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