richard100t Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Theres some black grease leaking out on the rear drive side. It looks like its coming out from around the washer thats between the bearing & the swingarm. Is this because of the extremely hot weather lately, or maybe I was just a little too liberal with the grease last time I had the wheel off? Thats been a few thousand miles though & I dont remember it doing this before. Could it be the bearing is going bad? I'm going to go out & investigate further. Anyone else notice this on their bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Without seeing it, it's somewhat difficult to diagnose by a post, Richard, but it doesn't sound serious. I don't know what you put on the spindle and/or in the needle bearings when it went back together last, but if it's the same color, I wouldn't think a thing about it, just wipe it off. It's not likely related to the condition of any bearing. The only time you need be concerned about a leak is when the bevel drive gearcase lube begins making a mess. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Well I was worried about it before I read your post. So I removed the rear wheel, checked the bearing, cleaned & greased everything & reassembled I'm pretty sure you're right & that it was just the old grease breaking down & thinning out. It never hurts to clean & regrease things Besides that old grease was making one hell of a mess :!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Hey, glad nothin's amiss. Worst case, you may've engaged in a bit o' the dreaded "Guzzichondria"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.forrest Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 ''guzzichondria'' love it. Hey, glad nothin's amiss. Worst case, you may've engaged in a bit o' the dreaded "Guzzichondria"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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