oil leak

bigguy · Post by **bigguy** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:59 pm

My 1984 1200 g0ldwing just started leaking from the rear differential. Is this usually a seal and is there an additive that can slow this down?

Bike...and Dennis · Post by **Bike...and Dennis** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:43 pm

Where is it leaking from? Which side?
Sometimes a shock leak can seem like a drive leak.

bigguy · Post by **bigguy** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:15 pm

No, I can actually see it leaking from the side the differential is on. I am thinking a gasket?

Rambozo · Post by **Rambozo** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:40 pm

No gaskets in that. A few seals and some O-rings.

julimike54 · Post by **julimike54** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:34 am

Rear engine drive shaft seal, maybe....

bigguy · Post by **bigguy** » Tue Jul 18, 2023 1:06 pm

I checked rear differential oil and it was full as an egg. The oil was also a different color and thicker. I'm thinking now shock oil

Bike...and Dennis · Post by **Bike...and Dennis** » Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:57 pm

Leaking shocks are fairly common. If you find a company that will replace the seals for you, let me know. I have a leaker, too.