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Oil seeping
About 600 or so miles ago I had HD put on Forward Controls put on my Bob. I have noticed since then a Film of somthing reappearing on the bottom portion of crankcase/ inner primary gasket,every time I ride 75miles or more.It is not like an oil drip, but just a small damp film that appears on the crankcase side of the gasket. You have to shine a flashlightup on the black finish to see it. HD has looked at twice a claim it is nothing. I know there is no oil pressure there, so what is happening there?
Road Warrior
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From: Central Jersey
RE: Oil seeping
This has been brought up before...Except from what I remember, it's an area right behind the rear cylinder on the left side (near the primary...kinda where the tranny meets the engine)...is this what you're talking about?
I wouldn't even begin to be able to tell you where to look for that thread...but it seemed to be a pretty common problem for 06 dyna owners...myself included. Eventually it stopped for me...and for a lot of others if I remember correctly. I don't remember exactly what was said about it....but I know some folks did some research, and it turned out to be no big deal. Sorry I can't elaborate more...but I kinda stopped worrying about it when I heard others had the same thing..and even moreso when it stopped.
Todd
I wouldn't even begin to be able to tell you where to look for that thread...but it seemed to be a pretty common problem for 06 dyna owners...myself included. Eventually it stopped for me...and for a lot of others if I remember correctly. I don't remember exactly what was said about it....but I know some folks did some research, and it turned out to be no big deal. Sorry I can't elaborate more...but I kinda stopped worrying about it when I heard others had the same thing..and even moreso when it stopped.
Todd
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
RE: Oil seeping
Oil seeping on a Harley....don't worry about it. That is how they are! If it is actually pouring, dripping, spraying out on you, and makes a terrible mess....then you have a worry.
Let it seep for now...but keep your eye on it. If it gets worse like what I already mentioned....then it may require your attention.
Let it seep for now...but keep your eye on it. If it gets worse like what I already mentioned....then it may require your attention.
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RE: Oil seeping
ORIGINAL: dakotacrk
About 600 or so miles ago I had HD put on Forward Controls put on my Bob. I have noticed since then a Film of somthing reappearing on the bottom portion of crankcase/ inner primary gasket,every time I ride 75miles or more.It is not like an oil drip, but just a small damp film that appears on the crankcase side of the gasket. You have to shine a flashlightup on the black finish to see it. HD has looked at twice a claim it is nothing. I know there is no oil pressure there, so what is happening there?
About 600 or so miles ago I had HD put on Forward Controls put on my Bob. I have noticed since then a Film of somthing reappearing on the bottom portion of crankcase/ inner primary gasket,every time I ride 75miles or more.It is not like an oil drip, but just a small damp film that appears on the crankcase side of the gasket. You have to shine a flashlightup on the black finish to see it. HD has looked at twice a claim it is nothing. I know there is no oil pressure there, so what is happening there?
Road Master
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From: Port Coquitlam B.C.
RE: Oil seeping
Mineseeped from the sensor on the right side of the front of the crankcase. When I took it for it's first service they said that is very common. I think they took the sensor out and put some thread sealer on it. I know it doesn't seep anymore.
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RE: Oil seeping
ORIGINAL: Blaster
Mineseeped from the sensor on the right side of the front of the crankcase. When I took it for it's first service they said that is very common. I think they took the sensor out and put some thread sealer on it. I know it doesn't seep anymore.
Mineseeped from the sensor on the right side of the front of the crankcase. When I took it for it's first service they said that is very common. I think they took the sensor out and put some thread sealer on it. I know it doesn't seep anymore.
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