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2010 Wide Glide front engine oil leak?

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Old 04-19-2017, 06:18 PM
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Recently bought a 2010 wide glide only 6000 mi, after riding there is very clean oil misted on left front of engine and appears to be dripping from clutch cable adjustment boot. I understand it is a mechanical cable, I can find no visible leaks or weeping gaskets. Bike has sat for last 4 yrs, any one else seen this?
 
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Originally Posted by mshorsehand
Recently bought a 2010 wide glide only 6000 mi, after riding there is very clean oil misted on left front of engine and appears to be dripping from clutch cable adjustment boot. I understand it is a mechanical cable, I can find no visible leaks or weeping gaskets. Bike has sat for last 4 yrs, any one else seen this?
did you look at the fork seals and eliminate them as a source?
 
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Forks are clean and dry, looks like primary fluid but can't locate source, n never seen oil blow forward. Guess its time to change fluids and measure in and then out.
 
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it could be oil from your cable itself . i over lube mine and it drips down to the adjuster
 
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