Gear Oil leaking from.. By Random Hero (Read 659 times)

[Random Hero]

Heres a new one on me...i went for a ride this morning and when i got home i noticed my wheel was covered in oil. I panicked at 1st since the engine is only 3 weeks old. Once i started to look closer i seen the cvt cover was covered as well.
Something has started to push the gear oil out of the little hose. I dont see anything apparently wrong with it.
Has anyone had this happen or seen this before?

[Alleyoop]

It probably is overfilled if it is coming out of the vent hose. It only takes 4-6oz of oil in there.
Alleyoop

[Random Hero]

ill drain and refill it and see. Its the only place it is leaking from.
I rode today for the 1st time in a week and i only had this problem 1 time before and that was just after i rebuilt the engine. i was thinking maybe the increased speeds may have something to do with it. I still have not taken it over 50mph so i guess that would not be the cause. What makes me upset is that it makes my wheel dirty

[Alleyoop]

If it still comes out due to high speeds put in 85W-140 trans oil actually it will also quiet the gear meshing due to more oil film that it leaves on the parts.
Alleyoop

[sledwrecker]

Make sure you check it / flush it before you continue to ride. If there is a problem and it goes dry you could do a lot more costly damage. It takes only a few minutes to drain and refill, even easier then changing the oil and you'll thank yourself later because you're not chancing a long walk back home. Careful with the fill plug bolt, it strips super EZ.!

[Random Hero]

So far after cleaning it i have had no other leaks. Its so odd since it has happen twice in about 5 weeks.

Been there done that sledwrecker...on the way back from a 100 mile ride with the guys one of the scooters locked up the rear wheel. upon closer inspection he ran it dry and the gears exploded.