Leaking Seals

[Mike Horton]

After my ride yesterday, I noticed oil on the case below the kick starter. Guess the seal is leaking. Is this a big deal to fix and are they available ?  Is the seal accessible from the outside ? Thanks in advance for the help.

Mike Horton

[crash carden]

Hello Mike, I have a 73 Piner which I did a complete restoration on,and I replaced the outer seals on the shifter shaft and the kick starter shaft as well. These seals set in the step on the outer side of the side case. I had no trouble changing them. If I remember correct I did it before I put the motor back together.I have also installed them on my other Penton's with the side case on the engine.I took a tiny straight edge screw driver and pulled the old seals out,then I made sure to clean the dirt out of the seat step so I would get a good seal and oiled up the new seals and slid them on. I bought the seals from Al Buehner.Even if you have to remove the side case its an easy job.
    Hope this helps you out, have fun with your new Piner! Crash Carden - GO TEAM PENTON!