HELP! oil on back tire rim.

JoeyPounds · Post by **JoeyPounds** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:20 am

Today I noticed a lot of I believe gear oil on my back rim. I have not noticed any difference in performance, but there really was a significant amount.
I did my own service so is it possible I put too much oil in and it is leaching out? I will go ahead and check and drain all gear oil and refill. H as this happened to anyone else? Is it a major problem should I take my buddy in?

docutech · Post by **docutech** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:23 am

I had the same problem. After my first service I noticed a LOT of gear oil leaking. The dealer replaced the faulty drain plug washer and everything is okee dokie at the moment.

trevo_man · Post by **trevo_man** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:01 am

Nothing to worry about. This has happened to many of us (including myself). Refill the gear oil. Make SURE you only put in 80ml. Much more than that and it will leak out on your rim.

pcbikedude · Post by **pcbikedude** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:04 am

I've had 2 oil leaks in 18 months. The first was a blown front seal caused by an overfilled gear oil. 2nd leak was from the oil drain plug washer-ring.

JoeyPounds · Post by **JoeyPounds** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:04 am

Drained old gear oil, It was really clean, so I used a turkey baster to suck up oil and refill with about 3 ounces(90cc). the drain pan still had about 3-4 ounces left(whoops). I guess I over filled. hope no permanent damage.

Tysonviolin · Post by **Tysonviolin** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:16 am

I had the same problem after 1st service. The Vespa dealer must have over filled it. This is good to know it's not a big deal.

iinigma7 · Post by **iinigma7** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:01 pm

Yup, same thing happened to me. The dealer overfilled it by about 50cc's... such a mess.

I drained it and put in the proper amount and has leaked nary a drop.

spinbud · Post by **spinbud** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:43 pm

clean it up completely 'cause you'll have drum brake dust on your rim stick to the residual gear oil from previous leak and think its' still leaking.