Need quick tip, in middle of a project

[TheGoose]

Just need a quick tip on how to remove the hardened rubber seal at the gearbox output without scoring the metal near it and I can start buttoning up the bike again.

Any suggestions?



TIA


Edited to add: I think it's the LS seal. Greg at Moto I suggested I go on and replace it while I have it opened up but I neglected to ask how to get it out. At this point the Goose is immobilized until I do get it out because I've thoroughly fucked the seal that's in there. Yay. Well, at least the van is running now so I have something to get to work in.

[mikeinvaf16]

i have taken and heated the tip of an old flat blade screw driver of the correct size and made a 90 deg bend (aprox 3/16 in) to the tip. make sure its a sharp bend and not a radius bend. take the bent tip and slide it behind the metal portion of the seal then pull back on the seal and you should be able to get it out. if its real stubborn you can take vise grips and clamp the shaft of the screw driver next to the end of the output shaft. with a piece of wood to protect the output shaft take another screw driver and pry between the vise grip jaws and the wood scrap at the end of the output shaft for more leverage and it will come out. hope this makes sense. its always worked for me on these types of seals.
mike

[TheGoose]

Excellent, thanks! Between your advice and what I'm getting from the Guzzi sites I should be able to get it out tomorrow night (had to work with a friend this evening with practice to pass her BRC test next Sunday, she failed the first time).  

[SPEEDMARK]

The 'tool' used to tighten the laces of ice-skates can work too.  It basically looks like the T-handle shift knob from some '60s muscle car with an awl attached.  The tip of the awl portion is curled (to grab the skate laces) and can be weaseled into the seal and used as an extractor.

Of course, a regular awl could probably be put into service to accomplish the same thing. (Easier to find and prolly cheaper)

[fritzcoinc]

You can also screw brass wood screws into the seal and gently pry/pull on the screws to get the seal out.