C/S Seep

[sandyeggoxj]

The counter shaft nut came loose on me again. I loctited the splines and the threads with 271 about 3 months ago and it rattled loose again today. The bike has seen close to 2k miles in that time, 800 in the last 2.5 weeks. I noticed tonight that right below the c/s there is some slimy seepage that seems to be coming from the c/s seal. Is my bushing starting to mushroom out? I was careful not to over torque the nut when I put it on both times. Also, on a possibly related note: I have a new rattle when I go heavy on the throttle in 1st and 2nd. Feels like the chain is going to temporarily rattle off the sprocket.

[ROUNDEYEHELMETHEAD]

The counter shaft nut came loose on me again. I loctited the splines and the threads with 271 about 3 months ago and it rattled loose again today. The bike has seen close to 2k miles in that time, 800 in the last 2.5 weeks. I noticed tonight that right below the c/s there is some slimy seepage that seems to be coming from the c/s seal. Is my bushing starting to mushroom out? I was careful not to over torque the nut when I put it on both times. Also, on a possibly related note: I have a new rattle when I go heavy on the throttle in 1st and 2nd. Feels like the chain is going to temporarily rattle off the sprocket.

i also need to check mine well within 2000 miles of doing the locktite fix.

i check it often to try to eliminate the chance of it getting loose enough to leak oil past the seal.

have you ever replaced the seal or o-ring?

if you're referring to the 2nd gear bushing - no way top tell if it's mushroomed or not without splitting the cases.

good idea to inspect the seal or just replace it, the o-ring & the spacer. i found a good amount of wear on the last spacer i replaced.

install the sprocket, torque the nut & check c'shaft for smooth rotation. if no binding, remove sprocket, locktite the splines & re-install.

[sandyeggoxj]

It was nice and smooth. I'll order up a seal and oring and replace it one of these days. How much time should I expect to spend changing the seal out?

[William1]

Get the spacer too.

Time depends on your ability, knowledge and tools. I can do it in 15 minutes. I have friends that it would take them all weekend.

[sandyeggoxj]

Get the spacer too.

Time depends on your ability, knowledge and tools. I can do it in 15 minutes. I have friends that it would take them all weekend.

HAHA.

I definitely take my time, but I am confident that it will take less than a whole weekend... Should I just go to my local dealer for parts? I don't really like them so I'll probably just order something online. Any recommendations?

[Erik Marquez]

HAHA.

I definitely take my time, but I am confident that it will take less than a whole weekend... Should I just go to my local dealer for parts? I don't really like them so I'll probably just order something online. Any recommendations?

TT OEM store or Ronayers.com Have not bought an OEM part in 6 or 7 years for a garage full of bikes that has not come from one of those two places.

[William1]

+2 on Bronco's comment.

[sandyeggoxj]

Ok, newb alert...

What category should I look under for countershaft stuff? I am on this page, if you can go to it correctly. http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/3/Make/Kawasaki/YearID/44/Year/2003/ModelID/3554/Model/KLX400SR

[Jagadam]

Look under "transmission": http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/3/Make/Kawasaki/YearID/44/Year/2003/ModelID/3554/Model/KLX400SR/GroupID/102945/Group/Transmission