Re: [ST] crankcase breather seal

[brian <brd@xxxxxxx>]

On Tue, Apr 23, 2002 at 06:23:22PM +0100, Rich Crinson wrote:
> Brian
> 
> The problem is with the cast plastic centre, throw it away and get a new
> unit on which the centre spindle will be machined and not cast and you will
> see the ovality straight away.  If your bike is less than 2 years old get
> your dealer to do it as it is a warranty replacement.
> 

Rich, you are correct.  Apparently my seal was oriented correctly, but
the centrifugal breather was not straight.  There was uneven scoring on
the breather shaft from rubbing against the seal housing.

I purchased a new breather and seal assembly yesterday and am installing
them this morning.  The new centrifugal breather is much heavier duty
and has a center section milled from metal, vs the old, totally plastic
unit.  Unfortunately, my bike is out of warranty, and I got to eat the
$80--ouch, and I thought Honda was proud of their parts!

Not sure when Triumph switched to the redesigned breather, but I'll post
a pic of the old and new units.

Should know in a day or two if this fixed the oil in the airbox issue.

Laters,
Brian
 

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