[MDairheads] rear engine seal , job DONE!!

[chrisk224]

Morning Alain. That’s wonderful that Jim was available. Good man to have in your corner plus Jim got some first hand experience on a similar task at Dales in June on Johns bike. 
I was going to suggest next weekend but it good you got it done earlier. Gives you more time for preparation and testing. 
Let us know if you have need of more assistance. 
Cheers Chris

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> On Aug 26, 2018, at 4:30 PM, alain roussel via MDAirheads <mdairheads at mail.casano.com> wrote:
> 
> good afternoon,
> Thanks to the overall support of the group the rear main seal has been
> successfuly replaced this morning with the help and support of Jim McKenna
> who came this morning.
> I like to  thank everyone ,I got lots of good advise ,specially from Dave
> fish (PA airhead) who told me not to be afraid , he was right, this seems
> impressive but it is not too complicated if you have the right tools . I
> fabricated in a few minutes a tool to block the flywheel with scrap
> aluminum ( the special tool made for this  job did  not work for the GS and
> is way over what is needed in my opinion). the clutch tention release
> screws were found in the shop and it took the better part of a  couple of
> hours to finish. (Jim had the seal pushing tool with him.)
> Thanks a million to all who responded. I knew that I could count on you.
> I  am looking  forward to  be returning the favor.
> Alain Roussel
> 
> 
> On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 8:14 PM alain roussel <lefermierdechch at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Good evening, (morning) Hedz,
>> I am preparing a 1992 GSPD for a long tour of Mexico , I have the bike
>> partially dissassembled ( rear drive, shaft and gear box removed) and I was
>> , smartly, advised to inspect the clutch and rear seal since I am so close .
>> I think that this would be an excellent thing if there is someone in the
>> airhead group that could , and would help me takle this job as I have
>> relatively limited mechanical knowledge to consider doing it by myself . I
>> would really like to meet him ( or them)
>> I have a garage, a lift, plenty of tools and a few weeks. the bike must be
>> road ready by mid Sepember with enough time to do a long tast ride before
>> the trip.
>> I am happy to trade the help and advise for a nice dinner for two with all
>> the goodies at La Ferme restaurant
>> ( note: that I do not have the special tools required for this specific
>> job but will have in hand all needed parts )
>> my schedule is flexible.
>> The goal is to do all preventive maintenance and as much upgrading as
>> possible so the trip will be about riding and not about repair on the
>> motel's parking lot. My experience has been good so far and I have been
>> able to ride long distance in the boonies of the world without any issues
>> in may trip in the last 30 years and I love to keep it that way.
>> Thanks for reading and all your consideration and advise.
>> sincerely,
>> Alain Roussel.
>> 1990 R100 GSPD - 1992 R100 GSPD - 1994 R100 GS.......
>> Chevy Chase
>> 
>> 
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