R1100R paralever/gearbox issue?

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R1100R paralever/gearbox issue?

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Checked out a used R1100R today.
VERY low miles (6400) and it hasn't been ridden since Aug 07.
Nice bike, clean and 2 owners since 2000 with the current owner since 2004.
Needs new rubber (original tires!), battery and a brake fluid flush.
However......when checking it, I loosened the boot on the lower end of the paralever and about 4 tablespoons of clean gear oil came gooping out. I don't believe the boot has ever been removed before...if this is the gearbox output shaft seal, how difficult is this job? Should I be worried about this or am I just being too anal :D

Thanks for all your help.

Phil
Phil C.
2003 R1150RT "DaRTh"
2000 R1100R "LeRoy
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