Just curious: does one need to install new copper washers on that oil line, or can the old ones be re-used? Mine are now 12 years old, and have 65k on them, should they be replaced?
Going to try to tackle this later this week.
Just finished the seal today. Really easy, assuming I did it right and it won't leak again. I forgot to lube up the new seal with engine oil, don't know how bad that is? Pulled out the old seal with some pliers and pushed in the new one with an 18mm socket. Just don't mix up which side of the seal faces where, and watch for the spacer behind the seal. I also forgot to mark the position of the slot on the countershaft, but I did remember the position it was in, so hopefully it didn't move too much. How bad is this?
Yes, I'd recommend replacing the copper washers on the line, if only for piece of mind. I replaced them. You need 4 washers. My bike is a 1990 with 70,000 miles, I'm assuming the washers were never touched. I also replaced the washers on one end of another oil line that you have to loosen to remove this one. Different size of washer though.