How to determine the Source of a fluid splatter may be coming from ?
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How to determine the Source of a fluid splatter may be coming from ?
Finally got my 2006 Super Glide back from the shop and took it for a 45 mile ride.
When I stopped for a drink, as I'm coming out of the convenience store, I notice there are beads of some kind of liquid spattered on the lower area of the rear fender, immediately behind the battery.
I can't see any source of a leak (oil or transmission seal) so I'm wondering if the cell might be leaking ?
I rode the bike home, took off the battery cover and noticed there was moisture on the side of the battery.
Was going to replace the battery, but can't get it out of the tray.
Wiped down the fender and the battery......took it for a shorter ride and no splatter beads on the fender.
How can I tell what the fluid splatter may be coming from ?
The fluid is not thick like oil but not runny either.
And any suggestions on how to get a battery out of a 2006 Super Glide ?
Thanks in advance for the feedback.
When I stopped for a drink, as I'm coming out of the convenience store, I notice there are beads of some kind of liquid spattered on the lower area of the rear fender, immediately behind the battery.
I can't see any source of a leak (oil or transmission seal) so I'm wondering if the cell might be leaking ?
I rode the bike home, took off the battery cover and noticed there was moisture on the side of the battery.
Was going to replace the battery, but can't get it out of the tray.
Wiped down the fender and the battery......took it for a shorter ride and no splatter beads on the fender.
How can I tell what the fluid splatter may be coming from ?
The fluid is not thick like oil but not runny either.
And any suggestions on how to get a battery out of a 2006 Super Glide ?
Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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yes, I removed the cover and the cables (-) first (+) second, then took off the strap.......but can't get a good enough grip to pull the battery out. I reached around the lower right side of the battery tray and tried pushing the battery through the small access hole with my right hand while pulling on the upper and lower edges of the battery with my left hand......and the only thing that happened is I rocked the bike.....battery doesn't budge.
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yes, I removed the cover and the cables (-) first (+) second, then took off the strap.......but can't get a good enough grip to pull the battery out. I reached around the lower right side of the battery tray and tried pushing the battery through the small access hole with my right hand while pulling on the upper and lower edges of the battery with my left hand......and the only thing that happened is I rocked the bike.....battery doesn't budge.
If your voltage regulator is shot and over charging the battery will puff up like a small furry critter and leak fluid....this may be why you can't get it out....just a thought....
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I suppose that you have engine oil or air filter oil. Commonly on the battery if you have an open air filter or something like a Screamin' Eagle or a Big Sucker behind the TC football, rather than a stock air box.
Engine oil (clear to gold tint) coming from the breather(s) due to: oil filled at or over the FULL mark and/or poor umbrella valve operation aggravated by sustained highway RPM's... assuming your engine does not vent breather(s) remotely into atmosphere.
Air Filter oil (clear to pink tint [K&N] or other) due to: excessively oiled filter gauze/foam and/or messy carb farts/reversion.
Engine oil (clear to gold tint) coming from the breather(s) due to: oil filled at or over the FULL mark and/or poor umbrella valve operation aggravated by sustained highway RPM's... assuming your engine does not vent breather(s) remotely into atmosphere.
Air Filter oil (clear to pink tint [K&N] or other) due to: excessively oiled filter gauze/foam and/or messy carb farts/reversion.