Clutch cover seals - replace?

[JustcallmeMrT]

I've taken the clutch cover off to polish it, wondering if I need to replace the kickstart seal and the clutch arm rod seal?  If so, what brand do you recommend?  Original Honda or are the repro ones ok?

[Johnwebley]

what ever you do,be careful refitting the clutch cover over the kickstart shaft,if your not careful,you can turn the lip over,

 take it steady,and all will be ok

[JustcallmeMrT]

what ever you do,be careful refitting the clutch cover over the kickstart shaft,if your not careful,you can turn the lip over,

 take it steady,and all will be ok

Will do.  Thanks John!

[mike the bike]

I'm not telling you what to de here, it's just a cautionary tale.
When I rebuilt my 400four engine, I replaced a lot of stuff like primary chains etc.  I also ordered from DSS, all the seals.  Engine went back together without too much drama but there was always a mysterious oil leak, which pissed oil over my right boot.  I tried for ages to find the source but couldn't.
I then had the idea of pressurising the crank case with compressed air up the breather hose.  This caused oil to seep out of the gearchange shaft oil seal.  Although it was a new seal, it had been on the shelf for decades and had gone hard, with the lip cracking/not sealing.
I replaced it with a fresh rubbery seal from a local seal dealer (Sealmasters in Cardiff). Job done

Here endeth the lesson

[Johnwebley]

surely the gear change is on the left? if you got an oily RIGHT boot,

what was that ??

[mike the bike]

I was wondering who'd be the first to spot that, well done private.