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A few months back I had a 5th gear seal go on me. Since the scooter was still under its extended warrantee I took it to the shop and they gladly replaced this seal and all other seals/gaskets etc in the primary chaincase. Doing my last fluid change I noticed the distinct odor of gear oil when I drained the primary chaincase. What was in there was NOT the recomended lube. I guess my question is this. Is it possible for lubricant to move from the tranny into the primary chaincase (if some seals are left out or incorrectly installed) or is it most likely the guy doing the oil change just botched it and stuck the wrong lube in the wrong hole? I know for a fact that the HD mechanic that worked on the scoot was a brand new employee and fresh out of school. Excuse my ignorance here as I've never had an up close and personal look at the design of the internals between the tranny and chaincase. Thanks folks and Happy New Year