Need Help! Wide Glide leaking Oil
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Need Help! Wide Glide leaking Oil
So....
Right where the tranny connects to the motor on the top is wet with oil.
The bottom is dry (underneath)
Any one else with a newer Dyna experience this?
Probably just a gasket and a ton of labor I'm thinking.
I know the old saying that "all hd's leak oil"
I thought that it would at least take more than a few years to start.
It's not like a pool of oil or anything, but it's definitely oil.
Bike's still under warranty, so I'm not too concerned.
Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx
-J
Right where the tranny connects to the motor on the top is wet with oil.
The bottom is dry (underneath)
Any one else with a newer Dyna experience this?
Probably just a gasket and a ton of labor I'm thinking.
I know the old saying that "all hd's leak oil"
I thought that it would at least take more than a few years to start.
It's not like a pool of oil or anything, but it's definitely oil.
Bike's still under warranty, so I'm not too concerned.
Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx
-J
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RE: Need Help! Wide Glide leaking Oil
It will probably be an easy fix. Just bring it in if it's still under warranty. It would be a pisser if you have to fix it yourself (or pay for it) when the warranty expires. Could you post a pic? I'm curious about where it is leaking.
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RE: Need Help! Wide Glide leaking Oil
dizzy, all HDs do not leak oil - that is an OLD saying.
If your 06 leaks any oil at all, I would be corncerned.
These newer machines are so well engineered, sophisticated gasketry,
precision machine work on all the fitup, seals are two three steps above high tech,
etc etc.
They do not leak - unless - there is a problem.
The issue you describe has been discussed here before -
in the last week or maybe two, I would say.
The way I read your posting, pic below is the issue.
If so, this is not a leak.
mud
If your 06 leaks any oil at all, I would be corncerned.
These newer machines are so well engineered, sophisticated gasketry,
precision machine work on all the fitup, seals are two three steps above high tech,
etc etc.
They do not leak - unless - there is a problem.
The issue you describe has been discussed here before -
in the last week or maybe two, I would say.
The way I read your posting, pic below is the issue.
If so, this is not a leak.
mud
ORIGINAL: jdizzie
So....
Right where the tranny connects to the motor on the top is wet with oil.
The bottom is dry (underneath)
Any one else with a newer Dyna experience this?
Probably just a gasket and a ton of labor I'm thinking.
I know the old saying that "all hd's leak oil"
I thought that it would at least take more than a few years to start.
It's not like a pool of oil or anything, but it's definitely oil.
Bike's still under warranty, so I'm not too concerned.
Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx
-J
So....
Right where the tranny connects to the motor on the top is wet with oil.
The bottom is dry (underneath)
Any one else with a newer Dyna experience this?
Probably just a gasket and a ton of labor I'm thinking.
I know the old saying that "all hd's leak oil"
I thought that it would at least take more than a few years to start.
It's not like a pool of oil or anything, but it's definitely oil.
Bike's still under warranty, so I'm not too concerned.
Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx
-J
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RE: Need Help! Wide Glide leaking Oil
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
.....These newer machines are so well engineered, sophisticated gasketry,
precision machine work on all the fitup, seals are two three steps above high tech,
etc etc......
.....These newer machines are so well engineered, sophisticated gasketry,
precision machine work on all the fitup, seals are two three steps above high tech,
etc etc......
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RE: Need Help! Wide Glide leaking Oil
ORIGINAL: mtnlvr
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
.....These newer machines are so well engineered, sophisticated gasketry,
precision machine work on all the fitup, seals are two three steps above high tech,
etc etc......
.....These newer machines are so well engineered, sophisticated gasketry,
precision machine work on all the fitup, seals are two three steps above high tech,
etc etc......
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
I have never seen a drop of oil under my 06 dyna, for that matter,
I haven't seen a single drop of oil under any 06-07 dyna.
I've examined many of the seals, gasketry, and fasteners on these machines,
and they are way good.
What are you ridin??
mud
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RE: Need Help! Wide Glide leaking Oil
Yeah...I'm laughing at that statement. The first part of that statement actually.
Is that why there seem to be so many people having problems with their 05, 06 and 07's? (And I'm not talking about oil leaks...the EVO fixed those pesky leaks.)
FYI...I ride a 98 WG. And even though I do love it as well as the others I have ridden, (I'm gonna get flamed for this) Harley's are engineered near as well as the majority of the other makes out there. Sure...they've done a couple different things from their previous rides, but there's not a whole lot of new technology when you compare them to the "rice burners" of today.
Long live Honda!
These newer machines are so well engineered
FYI...I ride a 98 WG. And even though I do love it as well as the others I have ridden, (I'm gonna get flamed for this) Harley's are engineered near as well as the majority of the other makes out there. Sure...they've done a couple different things from their previous rides, but there's not a whole lot of new technology when you compare them to the "rice burners" of today.
Long live Honda!
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mud,
the oil's actually leaking from the seam to the right of the spot on your picture.
I talked to my dealer today, i had to make an appointment to have the recall on my bars done,
they said that they'd look at it when I bring it in.
He didn't seem very concerned.
I'm confident that if there's a problem, they'll address it.
I wiped the spot down, took her for a burn, and when I got it home there wasn't a problem. (more oil)
i got to check it again tomorrow.
mtnlvr,
don't ge me wrong...
....i love hondas........
.......my lawnmower's a honda, and it rips!!
the oil's actually leaking from the seam to the right of the spot on your picture.
I talked to my dealer today, i had to make an appointment to have the recall on my bars done,
they said that they'd look at it when I bring it in.
He didn't seem very concerned.
I'm confident that if there's a problem, they'll address it.
I wiped the spot down, took her for a burn, and when I got it home there wasn't a problem. (more oil)
i got to check it again tomorrow.
mtnlvr,
don't ge me wrong...
....i love hondas........
.......my lawnmower's a honda, and it rips!!
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