Final drive oil spill? Is it normal? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Kimos · 03-30-2007, 06:28 PM

Hi

I am new to both this forum and to the world of the C50 boulevard. Mine is 2007 and has now 230 miles on it. however, I noticed the other day oil spilled all over the rear rim apparently from the final drive.

Has anyone had something similar? Is it normal?

thanks

92Notch · 03-30-2007, 06:52 PM

i've got 10k or so on mine ... oil on the wheel from the rear is not normal...

Danr · 03-30-2007, 07:28 PM

Check the drain and fill plugs for tightness and make sure the factory didn't leave off the crush washers. Otherwise the seal is leaking, take a whiff of the oil, rear drive oil has a distinct oder.

robertc729 · 03-30-2007, 07:52 PM

definitely not normal, take it back to the dealer and have them thoroughly check the bike over, since they obviously didn't before they shipped it out the door.

omegajim · 03-30-2007, 09:10 PM

Not familiar with this model, but before going to crazy, is there a way to check if the oil level is too high?

DaveMc · 03-30-2007, 09:41 PM

Unless they changed the design from 06, you can't overfill the rear end. The manual says to fill it up to top, but I think that is with the bike on the kickstand. Maybe filling it up with the bike upright would cause a slight overfill? I doubt it, though.

ChicsterMG · 03-30-2007, 11:44 PM

I doubt it is overfilled. I don't think it can be, like DaveMC said.

It is definitely not right. There should definitely not be any oil on the rim. This could be a big mechanical problem if you let it go and any oil near a wheel can be a potentially dangerous situation.

I would get it checked fast.

Kimos · 03-31-2007, 01:20 AM

Thank you all for the tip. Will see the dealer asap and let you know what happens!

Came across this form IntruderCafe:

IntruderAlert Cafe

apparently I'm not the only one with such a problem!

Hipster Doofus · 03-31-2007, 03:44 AM

A mate's C50 over here started leaking. Turned out that the nut was not seated correctly. He undid it a turn or two then did it up. There must have been something wrong with the thread as it corrected itself & tightened all the way.

Hipster Doofus · 03-31-2007, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveMc

The manual says to fill it up to top, but I think that is with the bike on the kickstand.

Hold it off the stand in a vertical position.

Kimos · 03-31-2007, 03:09 PM

Took it the dealer today and turned out it was NOT final drive oil on the wheel. Guy said it was cosmo somthing they spray bikes with and sometims they over do it at the factory!!

Cleaned the rim and wheel and took it for a 30 mile ride. Looks ok.

Atlas68 · 03-31-2007, 06:03 PM

Kimos. Just stumbled on this thread...glad everything worked out for you.

ChicsterMG · 04-01-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimos

Took it the dealer today and turned out it was NOT final drive oil on the wheel. Guy said it was cosmo somthing they spray bikes with and sometims they over do it at the factory!!

Cleaned the rim and wheel and took it for a 30 mile ride. Looks ok.

Cosmoline. It protects metal during shipping and keeps it from oxidizing.
They use in when shipping gun parts new from the factory.

If it's cosmoline, it will be a sticky, jelly like substance.

I would keep an eye on it for a while. Glad it isn't something more serious.

Kimos · 04-02-2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicsterMG

Cosmoline. It protects metal during shipping and keeps it from oxidizing.
They use in when shipping gun parts new from the factory.

If it's cosmoline, it will be a sticky, jelly like substance.

I would keep an eye on it for a while. Glad it isn't something more serious.

yep that's it. thank you ChicsterMG. the only relief i had is the oil leak did NOT have that stinky smell to it. will keep a close eye on it.

ChicsterMG · 04-02-2007, 09:54 PM

Great, good luck and enjoy the ride!

AZRyder · 04-04-2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveMc

Unless they changed the design from 06, you can't overfill the rear end. The manual says to fill it up to top, but I think that is with the bike on the kickstand. Maybe filling it up with the bike upright would cause a slight overfill? I doubt it, though.

They overfilled it on my 90 and there is an overflow somewhere. It leaked all over my wheel when I rode 100 miles. Not a lot, just enough to look messy. I checked the level after wiping the wheel down and it had plenty.

03-30-2007, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kimos Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Lansing Posts: 22	Final drive oil spill? Is it normal? Hi I am new to both this forum and to the world of the C50 boulevard. Mine is 2007 and has now 230 miles on it. however, I noticed the other day oil spilled all over the rear rim apparently from the final drive. Has anyone had something similar? Is it normal? thanks

03-30-2007, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	i've got 10k or so on mine ... oil on the wheel from the rear is not normal... __________________

03-30-2007, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
DaveMc Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: Tampa FL Posts: 92	can't overfill Unless they changed the design from 06, you can't overfill the rear end. The manual says to fill it up to top, but I think that is with the bike on the kickstand. Maybe filling it up with the bike upright would cause a slight overfill? I doubt it, though. __________________ C50T: E-Z brackets, Show Chrome classic risers, OEM front fender rail, Mustang seat, MCE engine guard, MCE luggage rack, OEM pasenger floorboards

03-30-2007, 11:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,508	I doubt it is overfilled. I don't think it can be, like DaveMC said. It is definitely not right. There should definitely not be any oil on the rim. This could be a big mechanical problem if you let it go and any oil near a wheel can be a potentially dangerous situation. I would get it checked fast. __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

03-31-2007, 01:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kimos Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Lansing Posts: 22	Oil spill Thank you all for the tip. Will see the dealer asap and let you know what happens! Came across this form IntruderCafe: IntruderAlert Cafe apparently I'm not the only one with such a problem!

03-30-2007, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Danr Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,616	Check the drain and fill plugs for tightness and make sure the factory didn't leave off the crush washers. Otherwise the seal is leaking, take a whiff of the oil, rear drive oil has a distinct oder.

03-30-2007, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,090	definitely not normal, take it back to the dealer and have them thoroughly check the bike over, since they obviously didn't before they shipped it out the door.

03-30-2007, 09:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,544	Not familiar with this model, but before going to crazy, is there a way to check if the oil level is too high?

03-31-2007, 03:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hipster Doofus Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 06 Boulevard C50 Blue/Gray Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 32	A mate's C50 over here started leaking. Turned out that the nut was not seated correctly. He undid it a turn or two then did it up. There must have been something wrong with the thread as it corrected itself & tightened all the way. __________________ I hate the countdown!

03-31-2007, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kimos Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Lansing Posts: 22	Oil spill resolved! Took it the dealer today and turned out it was NOT final drive oil on the wheel. Guy said it was cosmo somthing they spray bikes with and sometims they over do it at the factory!! Cleaned the rim and wheel and took it for a 30 mile ride. Looks ok.

03-31-2007, 06:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,728	Kimos. Just stumbled on this thread...glad everything worked out for you. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

04-02-2007, 09:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,508	Great, good luck and enjoy the ride! __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

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