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Old 08-30-2015, 02:19 AM
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I have a 2015 Harley Road King and after 2000 miles, when I changed the oil in the chaincase it was grey and cloudy, which I assume is due to water in the oil. Now for the last two weeks it has been raining severely here in Hawaii and I ride my bike in the rain, even in very heavy rain. Is this what is causing the water in the chaincase oil?

I changed it because in first gear the clutch started releasing in a jerking way right at the end of the clutch travel and the dealer said that is a sign of moisture in the oil.
 
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Old 08-30-2015, 07:35 AM
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You shouldn`t have to change primary oil at 2,000 miles, even if you ride in a hurricane every day, water should not be able to get into the primary area.

What does the transmission lube look like, is it normal?
 
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Old 08-30-2015, 12:31 PM
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If oil's not leaking out of the primary from one of the seals or the gasket I can't see how water could get in. Unless it was there when you got the bike.
It's under warranty, I would get the dealer to check it out.
 
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Old 08-30-2015, 06:14 PM
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I don't think that you're riding the bike far enough or long enough to get it good and hot, up to operating temperature. That's causing condensation in the motors components. It'll take a good 30-45 minute ride or more depending on where your riding at to heat her up to the proper temperatures.
 
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Today I changed oil and transmission and they looked ok. I'm taking it to the dealer to have it looked at when I take it for the saddle bags recall. I don't think it matters but I can be stuck in stop and go traffic for 40 minutes at a time using the clutch in the friction zone.
 
 
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