Leaking Transmission ?
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Road Master
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I can see a portion of the drain plug O ring sticking out so I don't think it is intact. I'll be running in to get an O ring tomorrow. I'll report back.
Thank you all and Happy Holidays!!!!
John....
Thank you all and Happy Holidays!!!!
John....
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When I first reported the transmission fluid low level back in Spring of 2017, ithe fluid transfer problem took off like wildfiire for years, until Harley vented the Primary
but it transferred to the Primary, never to the ground, seems like you have something else going on
Road Warrior
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He said his transmission fluid was empty.
Road Warrior
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do a full inspection, as previosly stated, or take it to a trusted mechanic (as rare as a unicorn, these days).
Looks like you've had a lot of bikes, and you know how they vibrate, Anything can come loose over time, it just requires a diligent inspection on your part.
Hope you find it, or at least don't let it ruin your Christmas season. Most bikes don't last forever, but memories of time well spent with your family, does. Merry Christmas!!
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The transmission holds just under a quart if I recall. How much did you have to put in to bring back to full? On the stand or upright?
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He said there was no fluid on the dipstick, that doesn`t mean the box was empty.
If the level is more than 4 ounces low, the lube will not show on the dipstick.
If the level is more than 4 ounces low, the lube will not show on the dipstick.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Dec 23, 2024 at 08:25 AM.
Road Warrior
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He has a bit of a mess there. I think he ruled out less than an ounce of hydraulic fluid he might have added, don't know
Last edited by Chuck1; Dec 23, 2024 at 10:25 AM.