Differential leak

OLD DAWG · May 17, 2016

Anyone experience a leak from the differential on a HTS kit ?
Have a 2015 Level 2 Wing with a 2015 HTS kit
2000 miles on unit and a leak has developed

Appears to be coming from the rear plate. After being parked for a day the oil runs forward towards the yoke. I know wind does affect where the oil ends up. I checked all bolts for torque and they were snugged up tight

Heard nothing about a recall on any units. Haven't contacted Roadsmith yet.
Just found it Monday 5-16-16 after cleaning from a weekend ride.
Thought someone may have had the same experience

mhgoldwing · May 18, 2016

check the pinion seal on the front of the differential where the drive shaft enters. Mine blew out and had the seal replaced. No problems since. Note: wind drives the oil to the rear.

OLD DAWG · May 31, 2016

Update---- diferential leak

Went to Trike Shop-Daytona today to have trike inspected.

After a short chat with Dan, we put her on the lift. Dan says "you have a leaking pinion seal Sport". After approx. 1 hour and much storytelling and BS'ing, Dan takes the trike for a test ride and returns it back to the lift. NO LEAK !!

TRIKE SHOP delivers again. No reason given for the leak, but we discovered the rear had been over filled from the factory. Dan says to only use 3/4 qt of 80-90 gear oil. Overfilling can cause the seals to leak from heat build up from the extra lube he says.

Can't argue with his recommendation as he represents Roadsmith. Did notice on the way home the whine from the diff wasn't as loud as it was originally. I've never checked the level nor added any since I've had it.

Bottom line is the warranty was honored and I was treated like a real person.
Something you don't always find much anymore.
Rode the crap out of it on the way home to stay cool.

Temp on trike was reading 97* out on the slab. No leak when I got home either.

Good day overall. Great experience at Trike Shop. Beat the rain home too.
Just wanted to share with everyone here.

Jim