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Old 03-22-2017, 07:30 PM
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Silly question..It's a 2017, why not let the dealer fix it under warranty?

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It is the same sort of tool used to release newer automotive fuel lines, you can probably get one at any chain auto parts store.
 
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Of the several Heritages I've owned, the last being a '16, it was explained to me each time I took delivery of one; if you notice oil seeping around the oil line, don't panic, just clean it off with soapy water and rinse.
If it continues to leak, see the dealer.............
 
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Dealer - warantee
 
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Originally Posted by Super38
It is the same sort of tool used to release newer automotive fuel lines, you can probably get one at any chain auto parts store.
They are also used in air conditioning. They are at auto parts stores - they come in a set of 6-7 for the different sizes.

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those style of connectors are common and reliable as long as the fitting was installed correctly with lubrication. the dealer ship may have pushed the hose in with out lubing it up and it tore/pinched the seal inside of it. you may have some excess lube pushing its way out, or the seal is damaged and it is seeping. i would clean it and then ride it to see if it has stopped. if it continues take it back to the dealership.
 
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It will stop my brand new Slim did the same thing right from the dealer.After 500 miles it was dry. Over lubed 0-rings seal is what it is.I am still waiting for the cylinder base to stop sweating on front and rear cylinder left side.I have seen them on the showroom like this.
 

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At the 1min mark of this video it shows how to remove the cover and oil line.

 
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Ya, my FLS has the same leak. The dealer told me not to worry about it for the first 1000 miles............ I don't quite like that answer, but I am just a subject in the empire.....
 
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Originally Posted by Madduc
Silly question..It's a 2017, why not let the dealer fix it under warranty?


Originally Posted by UppercaseJC
Because I like to learn.
Save learning for when you are out of warranty. Screw it up, and you own it.

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