The Main Seal / O-Ring Leak

[Jimbenge]

Got a new to me K1100LT awhile back with only 9K on the clock.  Had a few problems, both master cylinders leaked (fixed) and a few other minor things.  But it does have a pretty good leak coming out of the rear main seal or most likely the O-Ring.  I have dug into several K100's before fixing this problem but not a K1100 yet.  My question is should I dismantle the whole drive line or take out the tranny and drive line in one piece ?  I have seen pictures doing it both ways.  The bike only has 13K on it now.  Also do I really need to disconnect the brake lines from the ABS pump or can I work around it ?  Any other advise is appreciated.   Thanks in advance...........

[Rick G]

I would dismantle it and do some greasing on the pivot bearings at the same time. The old grease on those bearings wont be doing a very good job anymore.
As for the ABS you don't need to disconnect any lines.

[Duc750]

Seriously guys, Its not the first time someon has said this on here - how the hell do you gaet the driveline out without removing the ABS system and therefore needing to blead brakes - I have been into the back end of my k1100 twice now and both times have had to remove the ABS system and disconnect the rear caliper

[frankenduck]

Strap it to the left frame rail.

[Duc750]

Is there enough "play in the solid lines to do that? I'm pretty sure there's not in mine

[frankenduck]

They are not solid.  They can be bent. (within reason)