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Old 11-18-2018, 08:16 PM
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Hey I noticed the below leak after riding today for about four hours, I checked the oil and it doesn’t look low, should I be immediately concerned? Dyna has apx 10,000 mi and I was going to replace the oil soon anyway so just trying to determine if I need to start researching how to (insert whatever is leaking here)
 
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Old 11-18-2018, 09:11 PM
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Probably fine to ride around for a bit. Keep an eye on it and keep it wiped down.
Did the dealer put the forwards on for ya? Then they need to replace the tower gasket. Should be warranted. If you put the forwards on easy enough fix. I bet when the primary was reassembled that tower gasket was a bit askew.
 
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Old 11-18-2018, 09:56 PM
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Probably fine to ride around for a bit. Keep an eye on it and keep it wiped down.
Did the dealer put the forwards on for ya? Then they need to replace the tower gasket. Should be warranted. If you put the forwards on easy enough fix. I bet when the primary was reassembled that tower gasket was a bit askew.
The dealer didn’t install the forwards so I am out of luck there, I’ll take it all down and see if I can’t get it all sealed up. I guess worst case I’ll replace the gasket and see if maybe it was defective or degraded
 
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Old 11-19-2018, 07:34 AM
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Sometime it still leak even with a new tower gasket because the two cases halves moves a bit because there is no shifter shaft Inside the tunnel.
Put a brass freeze plug on both inner and outer primary cases. It will seal it and is easily removable.
 
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Old 11-19-2018, 09:38 AM
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Needs a new tower gasket. I also siliconed where the little chrome cover inserts into the shaft. Stopped the leak for me
 
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Old 11-19-2018, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Frédéric CM
Sometime it still leak even with a new tower gasket because the two cases halves moves a bit because there is no shifter shaft Inside the tunnel.
Put a brass freeze plug on both inner and outer primary cases. It will seal it and is easily removable.
This. I also used the freeze plugs on both inner and out cases after discovering the same leak, worked like a charm. I even tried JUST replaced the tower gasket to no avail prior to using the freeze plugs. Learn from my mistake, use the freeze plugs. I also used some sealant around the plugs to be extra sure. Didn't really feel like going in there for a third time.
 
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What size freeze plugs?
 
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