Please pardon me for posting a question regarding one of my "other" bikes, the '74 Kaw F11 250 Enduro, but I'd really appreciate your opinions.
I'm replacing the right hand crank seal.
Just now pulled it :
......and I have the choice of two replacement seals.
In a few days I will be receiving a NOS seal just like the one on the left, with a metal outer structural rim. It is typically installed from the inside (cases split) using a press, but I believe it will go in OK from the outside, as I removed it.
On the right is an aftermarket seal, made for this bike. As you can see, it does not have the metal band. However, I imagine that it will go in with more ease. And it hasn't been sitting on a shelf for many years.
Which one would you use?
I'm inclined to use the aftermarket seal.
I'm replacing the right hand crank seal.
Just now pulled it :
......and I have the choice of two replacement seals.
In a few days I will be receiving a NOS seal just like the one on the left, with a metal outer structural rim. It is typically installed from the inside (cases split) using a press, but I believe it will go in OK from the outside, as I removed it.
On the right is an aftermarket seal, made for this bike. As you can see, it does not have the metal band. However, I imagine that it will go in with more ease. And it hasn't been sitting on a shelf for many years.
Which one would you use?
I'm inclined to use the aftermarket seal.