do I have an issue here? Grease feels sticky like tar.help
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Re: help
The short answer is YES.
That's an interesting picture that leads to many questions. There are rust pits on the rotor, so has it been sitting very long? Do you work on your bike, or do you take it to someone? It might be possible that someone greased the speedometer cable & the grease ran down the cable & overflowed onto the speedometer drive. It is possible to disassemble the speedo drive & grease it. Maybe the seal on the speedo drive has failed? I would suggest using your favorite degreaser & clean thoroughly. A spray can of brake cleaner, carburetor cleaner, laquor thinner, etc. Don't let anything get on the rotors, or you might risk damaging the brake pads. Also beware that some cleaners may damage the clear plastic coating that is on the lower portion of the forks. If you disconnect the speedometer cable from the drive, does the cable have grease on it or does it show signs of rust? I would also seriously think about pulling the wheel off & inspecting the front wheel bearings. They are supposed to be sealed units that are not serviceable, but you never know what you might find.
That's an interesting picture that leads to many questions. There are rust pits on the rotor, so has it been sitting very long? Do you work on your bike, or do you take it to someone? It might be possible that someone greased the speedometer cable & the grease ran down the cable & overflowed onto the speedometer drive. It is possible to disassemble the speedo drive & grease it. Maybe the seal on the speedo drive has failed? I would suggest using your favorite degreaser & clean thoroughly. A spray can of brake cleaner, carburetor cleaner, laquor thinner, etc. Don't let anything get on the rotors, or you might risk damaging the brake pads. Also beware that some cleaners may damage the clear plastic coating that is on the lower portion of the forks. If you disconnect the speedometer cable from the drive, does the cable have grease on it or does it show signs of rust? I would also seriously think about pulling the wheel off & inspecting the front wheel bearings. They are supposed to be sealed units that are not serviceable, but you never know what you might find.
Barry
87 Voyager XII
87 Voyager XII