Oil leak from shift rod

[JHZXFORUMS]

Cross posting from Mechanical Forum (no responses).....................

Hi Everyone,
Long time ZX rider but new to this site. Need your help, my search terms couldn't locate a good thread to my problem. My antique 94 ZX-7 developed the all too common oil leak along the left side shift rod when the engine is running. I removed the casing cover that the shift rod and the clutch hydraulics attach to but can't access the seal. Two local dealers have conflicting info. One says I need to remove the motor and split the case open for a $5 seal. Another says I can remove the circlip to get it out. I don't see such a clip. Anyone with an old ZX7 that might know who's right? Also, is there a link to a good site or write up to do this (if it doesn't require removal of the engine).

Thanx in advance for any help. Off I go to do more searches on the site. If someone can describe the process, I would be very grateful if they don't mind taking the time to write it up. Seems like it could be a sticky since it's quite common.

Ride Safe!!!

[cornfield25]

I had this same problem before..........
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=88550
Read entire post, hope its helpful

Chris

[Chief]

I have a 2000 7R not sure if it is exactly the same. Mine was leaking oil back from the cluch push rod. I took off the cover and fould that the seal was suck to the rod and moved.

What I did I took off the cover, pulled the rod all the way out (oil is going to leak) I cleaned the seal which was fine. I them covered it in K&N grease and tapped it back into the housing. I put the rod back in and tightened it all up. It's been fine for over a year.

Hope it helps good luck.