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21 Feb 2007 15:12 #114236
by geerbangr
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WTF causes the final drive to leak gear oil when the bike is setting in my garage on the centerstand ??? I had the ass end of the bike apart because I had to pull the swing arm to work on the front bevel gear when I put the bike back together it's dripping gear oil now .
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21 Feb 2007 17:09 #114257
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Replied by KZQ on topic Shaft drive leak
I've heard of this several times. It's the front seal leaking and the oil's running through the swingarm to the back end and dripping from the drain. Are you sure it's gear oil? What does it smell like?
Bill
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21 Feb 2007 19:43 #114297
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It's most definetely gear oil
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21 Feb 2007 21:15 #114334
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Replied by KZQ on topic Shaft drive leak
Well, of course there are two seals on the pumpkin. They can go out.
If you've been hearing any increased whining coming from the rear end it's likely caused by a worn pinion bearing which lets the pinion move enough to ruin the seal.
Bill
If you've been hearing any increased whining coming from the rear end it's likely caused by a worn pinion bearing which lets the pinion move enough to ruin the seal.
Bill
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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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1985 ZN1300
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