[High-Tech84]

I have a 79 GL1000 and i went for a quick ride today and the O-ring on the shifter where it goes into the bottom end is leaking. does anyone know if I need to split the case to fix this or can it be fixed from the outside?

 

[Ron Robertson]

I can only speak for the 1500. But it can be replaced from the out side. Heard of guys removing the shift lever and using a sheet metal screw inserted into the metal of the seal and pulling it out with a pliers ( on a 1500).
My 1500 started to drip a few years ago. I took a wooden dole and hammer and gently tapped all the way around it and reseated it. hasn't leaked since. Might want to try that before replacing.
Just an idea.
From the Northwest Corner
Ron

 

[Bamaeagle]

As Ron said you should be able to do it from the outside. I like Ron would try to reseat it first and if that doesn't work then replace it.

 

[High-Tech84]

great Idea, i'll try it tomorrow and see. Thanks for the help.