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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by MoneyFor
Maybe it is just the upper hose that is not tightened enough.
The upper hose, just like the lower is a crimp-style clamp.

To the OP, I installed a spring clamp on my upper hose for when I need to disconnect it for extra clearance. The spring clamps always put pressure on the clamps for sealing.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RocketyMan
The upper hose, just like the lower is a crimp-style clamp.

To the OP, I installed a spring clamp on my upper hose for when I need to disconnect it for extra clearance. The spring clamps always put pressure on the clamps for sealing.

Yeah I also saw that on the picture but that doesn't mean anything, it could be replaced and not crimped enough, I have those clamps in my shop and use them
wen they want a factory look. The OP can remove it and changed it with a spring clamp or try to crimp this one a bit more, he can use a wire cutting plier.


 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MoneyFor
Yeah I also saw that on the picture but that doesn't mean anything, it could be replaced and not crimped enough, I have those clamps in my shop and use them
wen they want a factory look. The OP can remove it and changed it with a spring clamp or try to crimp this one a bit more, he can use a wire cutting plier.

Yup! That's the exact tool I use when I got to crimp those style of clamps.

Maybe that would be a good idea is to go back and try and re-crimp just incase it was too loose.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 08:35 PM
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Ok I wash her today pretty good to remove all this oil residue. Shop manager told me they didnt have a chance to wash the bike after oil change and reattaching the over the head oil line so this should be no problem. I guess I will take her for a ride and we will see. I have to say there was no oil on the floor overnight so I guess this is a good sign. I will keep you guys posted but big thanks for all the replies so far this forum is THE BEST
 
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Did about 80-100 miles after washing the bike really well looks like you guys are correct this was just oil spill over that was not cleaned. Think I will see leak after riding distance like that if there was any right? I blasted het on hwy at 70-90 mph for good 20-30 min at least
 
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Glad for you it was only so simple
 
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Old Aug 15, 2021 | 03:28 PM
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And thanks for getting back to us.
 
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