Grease leaking under the Triple tree ?

[OldandSlow]

I've noticed lately that a little grease is leaking out under the top triple tree around the bearing. It's not much mind you but enough to need a "wipe down" every now and then. Is there a seal on top of the top bearing that can leak? I checked last night and the bearings / front end is smooth and there is no "Play" in the front end.

Thanks

 

[Fred W]

Check it out yourself:

Parts breakdown

There is a seal on the lower bearing but not on the top.

 

[flagstaff]

Grease, oil, and other bike fluids have a way of migrating due to surface tension and wind flow as you ride, and a little grease can spread out to seem like more.

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Don't worry,the frame especially the summer get hot from the engine and this cause to melt a little the grease..

Just the same happened to me especially the summer..Perhaps a better quality grease will resolve this...

 

[kamal]

This is what prompted me to take my head bearings apart last winter. I found the bearings and seals were in excellent condition despite the original grease becoming a bit 'runny'. I could have just cleaned and repacked them, but I replaced them with a tapered roller kit - because I could.

Al.

 

[Road_Runner]

I have a bit of grease there too. Not too concerned about it.

 

[RadioHowie]

Hell, mine's been that way since new! I thought it was to trap bugs that came in under the windshield...that's what my grease "slick" does anyway.

 

[Mihalis fjr]

The hot frame cause this..

Especially in superior hot Gen1..

 

[RaYzerman19]

I'd just loosen up the whole thing, wipe out the original lithium grease and regrease with a synthetic grease. At least you'll know enough is in there, and you may not have to look at it again except for checking the steering head torque once in a while. Normal to have some grease ooze past that kind of seal, don't fret too much.

 

[OldandSlow]

Thanks guys. I was more curious as to if this was a "normal" thing for the FJR. I've only had her for a little over a year. So I appreciate the replies and, I won't worry about it now.