Mike D

Thank You Sir, you have helped in a great way.

This is a link to the part supplier for new part's here in the states. http://www.nwvcp.com/pages/oemparts/viewbybrand/2/Yamaha.aspx Mike

I just got off the phone with the part supplier, and he said the black oil seal is the new type of seal, not the orange one that is silicone. He said that the black one should be fine, as they have replaced this oil seal a few times in the past. I have to inspect the clutch push rod for damage, but being a shaft drive model, this is not because of where from the chain throwing around a lot of dirt. I hope things go well with this and I will post a reply back to all when I get finished. I love this bike. I have had it since new, never been into the motor, never replaced the clutch, never been wrecked, and ride her everyday. 60,000 miles and counting. I have ridden her from California to Florida and back three times so far, and will do it again soon. Thanks all for your help.

Thanks Jim, The oil seal I received is from a parts supplier here in the states. It is black in color. The one in the bike is orange in color. It looks like the side cover will have to be removed because the three bolts that hold on the clutch cover, the top bolt you cant remove because the side cover is in the way of the bolt. I have the cover gasket, oil seal, and the "o" ring for the clutch cover. I just needed some advice on this before I tear it apart. Do you think the Black oil seal is a bad part? Now you have me worried, should I try to find a new oil seal? I will get on the phone and call the place I ordered it from and ask about this first. You have been a great help, thanks for your reply.

I have a 1978 xs750E, I need to change the Clutch push rod oil seal. I have the part ready to go. I have the Manuel for this bike. I just need to know if I have to remove the left side case cover, to get to this oil seal? It looks easy to do, but I don't want to go into the motor if I don't have to. Any help on this will be appreciated.