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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 03:10 PM
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I have a 2011 FXDC and i got a leak. Know whats causing it? Is that a seal or vent?
 
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Look like somebody converted your from mid controls to forward. That's a plug to cover the hole left behind by the old shifter shaft.
 
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A plug with a seal.
 
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What size seal should fit that? Theres no seal behind the plug
 
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the seal for that should be on the inside of the outer primary cover
 
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Just checked the Harley site on this install and they recommend a sealant around the hole, install the plug and wipe away the sealant. Could use some clear RTV and clean around it with mineral spirits on a rag. Don't spray it on, you could wash away the sealant. let cure for 12-24 hours.
 
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Just checked the Harley site on this install and they recommend a sealant around the hole, install the plug and wipe away the sealant. Could use some clear RTV and clean around it with mineral spirits on a rag. Don't spray it on, you could wash away the sealant. let cure for 12-24 hours.


Ahreed, it's above the oil line, and that shouldn't be continually rotating like it was when the bike had mid controls.
 
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