Help with final drive

[Boomer123]

I am having an oil leak from my final drive. Does anyone know of a mechanic or shop in my area that can help. I am in Commerce Twp., Mich.

[Chrisj CMA]

Two questions.

1-where is the leak?
2-what was the last thing you did to the final drive?

[da prez]

  There is a brother or sister nearby that will help. Anytime I bought a Valk that was cared for by a dealer
 (stealer) , it was poor or crap work.  I go thru all the bikes I sell.  It is not a hard job after the first time.

                                           da prez

[hubcapsc]

When I refurbished one and tested it, I thought it was leaking, but it was just
that I had just added the gear lube and had allowed it to collect in the recess
where the filler cap is. If it turns out to really be leaking, maybe from this seal...



-Mike

[F6Dave]

When I refurbished one and tested it, I thought it was leaking, but it was just
that I had just added the gear lube and had allowed it to collect in the recess
where the filler cap is. If it turns out to really be leaking, maybe from this seal...



-Mike

That seal would be my guess, too. I did it on one of my Valks several years ago. It was easy and I didn't even need a driver; I was able to seat it with my thumbs.

[bassman]

Didn't just happen to change the oil in the rear end did you and POSSIBLY overfilled it???   Don't ask me how I know about this

[GiG]

Hey, Boomer:
 I suspect Bass Man may be correct- what I would do is;  draw out an ounce or two of fluid & keep it handy ( in case you decide to reinstall it…)
Clean the area spotless & Ride.
Check level later by sticking your finger in the hole, if you touch fluid “OK”
Common dilemma, no big deal  :

Bike should be level- put a 2x4 underneath  kickstand  

I’m a couple counties away but Gary Henry aka “Romeo “ is in your area & could probably steer you towards a competent mechanic, ping him…

[Hook#3287]

Hey, Boomer:
 I suspect Bass Man may be correct- what I would do is;  draw out an ounce or two of fluid & keep it handy ( in case you decide to reinstall it…)
Clean the area spotless & Ride.
Check level later by sticking your finger in the hole, if you touch fluid “OK”
Common dilemma, no big deal  :cooldude :

Bike should be level- put a 2x4 underneath  kickstand   

I’m a couple counties away but Gary Henry aka “Romeo “ is in your area & could probably steer you towards a competent mechanic, ping him…

One thing I learned from owning a 18+ Goldwing is when checking final drive oil level, you should get the bike in the correct vertical position and let it sit for a day.

If you move the gears then fill the oil level to the correct height, the oil still on the gears will flow down and your over filled.

I've also added to much grease when installing the pumpkin once and it spattered out, but it wasn't a "leak" so that's probably not the PO's issue.

[Chrisj CMA]

I know I ve said this a hundred times. Why would anyone want to change the final drive oil ON THE BIKE. Level, not level, on the side stand or braced somehow oil overflowing. Using a hose to fill making a mess everywhere.

Use synthetic hypoid gear and change it at every tire change while the drive is removed. Pour in 150cc and nothing overflows. If you are having a shop do it make sure they are changing the oil. If they are not removing the final drive to change a tire/wheel. FIND A NEW SHOP

[Hook#3287]

I know I ve said this a hundred times. Why would anyone want to change the final drive oil ON THE BIKE. Level, not level, on the side stand or braced somehow oil overflowing. Using a hose to fill making a mess everywhere.

Use synthetic hypoid gear and change it at every tire change while the drive is removed. Pour in 150cc and nothing overflows. If you are having a shop do it make sure they are changing the oil. If they are not removing the final drive to change a tire/wheel. FIND A NEW SHOP

Bassman only asked if the Op had changed the level, other than that, the talk was of checking the level.

I certainly agree if you're swapping out the tire and are considering swapping oil also, the correct process would be remove the pumpkin and drain then add.

It should be removed on a tire change anyways.  Unless your on the side of the road with a damaged tire, but how oven does that happen?