got the intruder running now i got a leak! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

sburton1 · 12-10-2006, 04:17 PM

well i got my intruder home from the shop and turns out it was the battery that was causing all the problems. but i noticed anfter riding today my gear housing has a slow leak coming from whear the gears mount to the rear wheel. is their a seal in their? and if so it it easy to change? its a really slow leak so im gonna keep riding it and checking the fluid every ride as i dont go far just to and from work about 10miles. any advice? is this a common thing? thanks guys

DrBob · 12-10-2006, 04:57 PM

Yes, there is a seal in the final drive. It is not common for it to leak, but it is not unheard of either, especially in a bike as old as yours. It is nothing that can be done at home, as it requires several specialty tools and special skills.
If you call the local Suzuki dealer and tell them the final drive seal is leaking, they should be able to look it up in the book and tell you how many hours of labor the job calls for and what it will cost. A local ship can probably do it for you, but the dealer's estimate will give you a good baseline to compare savings, and to make sure the shop is charging you for the right number of labor hours.

sburton1 · 12-10-2006, 05:36 PM

ya its great to have it running again but man one thing after another! ill just have to take it in again!

sburton1 · 12-11-2006, 03:50 PM

well its not leaking i talked to the tech at the shop they had to put some axle greese when they changed the rear tire cause it was a little stiff is was worried. he said it smells alot like gear oil and not to be worried! whew! i can sleep better tonight!

DrBob · 12-11-2006, 06:30 PM

Cool! Good news!

12-10-2006, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
sburton1 Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 93 intruder 800 Location: nc Posts: 71	got the intruder running now i got a leak! well i got my intruder home from the shop and turns out it was the battery that was causing all the problems. but i noticed anfter riding today my gear housing has a slow leak coming from whear the gears mount to the rear wheel. is their a seal in their? and if so it it easy to change? its a really slow leak so im gonna keep riding it and checking the fluid every ride as i dont go far just to and from work about 10miles. any advice? is this a common thing? thanks guys

12-10-2006, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,764	Yes, there is a seal in the final drive. It is not common for it to leak, but it is not unheard of either, especially in a bike as old as yours. It is nothing that can be done at home, as it requires several specialty tools and special skills. If you call the local Suzuki dealer and tell them the final drive seal is leaking, they should be able to look it up in the book and tell you how many hours of labor the job calls for and what it will cost. A local ship can probably do it for you, but the dealer's estimate will give you a good baseline to compare savings, and to make sure the shop is charging you for the right number of labor hours. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

12-11-2006, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,764	Cool! Good news! __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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12-10-2006, 05:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
sburton1 Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 93 intruder 800 Location: nc Posts: 71	ya its great to have it running again but man one thing after another! ill just have to take it in again!

12-11-2006, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
sburton1 Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 93 intruder 800 Location: nc Posts: 71	well its not leaking i talked to the tech at the shop they had to put some axle greese when they changed the rear tire cause it was a little stiff is was worried. he said it smells alot like gear oil and not to be worried! whew! i can sleep better tonight!

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