Can I just remove the gear indicator switch without blanking?

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Manfriday

Can I just remove the gear indicator switch without blanking?

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As part of my simplifying/streamlining (metaphorically) and de-cluttering, I have removed everything to do with the gear indication system.
Right from the crankcase rotary switch to the handlebar display.
I notice that that the gear selector barrel shaft that operates the rotary switch has a good oil seal around it.
Does it need some sort of cover/blanking plate over it, or can I just leave it sticking out?
I also noticed some nice,fresh oil in the switch when I removed it, prompting me to think that it may be lubricated from the gearbox and therefore need blanking to avoid losing all that gearbox oil from wherever lubricates the switch.
Sorry if this question has already been asked. I did look through previous posts that might have answered my question before posting it.

Thanks. :?
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You will need a cover on it the oil seal will not hold all the oil and was not fitted on the early models, a J K cover will work fine...
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Thanks Baz. Can I assume you are Blue Smoke Baz from your location?
Next question, can you or anyone else sell me said cover?
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Is the blanking plate listed here as item 34 from CMSNL?

Thanks.
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Pretty sure i must have a few of those knocking about if you get stuck.
If you pm your address i'll get one in the post to you.
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Manfriday wrote:Thanks Baz. Can I assume you are Blue Smoke Baz from your location?
Next question, can you or anyone else sell me said cover?
Yet the same..
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BAZ wrote:
Manfriday wrote:Thanks Baz. Can I assume you are Blue Smoke Baz from your location?
Next question, can you or anyone else sell me said cover?
Yes the same..
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So good he said it twice, and almost the same too :roll:
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad 8-)

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Yet different.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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Alan H wrote:Yet different.
It's good to be different :roll:

I mean, just imagine having two of you? :tw

P.s did you buy your dads old bike?
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad 8-)

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