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Old 11-11-2017, 10:35 AM
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I have a small oil leak from a sensor or something. I have looked through my manual and can't find out what it is. It located on the left side of the engine while setting on it. It is under the crank position sensor and it has two wires coming from it too. It is not the oil pressure switch either as that is on the right side. The wires have oil on it. Just wanted to know what it is so I can replace it.
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Old 11-11-2017, 11:50 AM
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Is it coming from your stator plug?
 
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would help if the model was mentioned.
 
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yup......bet it's the stator plug........do those two wires go to the voltage regulator?
 
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My bike is a 2009 rocker c. FXCWC.
 
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The wires go behind the voyage regulator but doesn't connect to the regulator
 
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Sure sounds like the stator plug as previously pointed out; see the attachment. Common issue and most clean the area very well with carb cleaner and apply a bit of clear silicone under the lip of the plug and the penetration where the wires pass through the plug. Let the silicone cure before next ride and that should stop the leak.
 
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Originally Posted by bustert
would help if the model was mentioned.
Going by his name I'd say he has a 2009 Rocker !

But you never know, he might have a couple of bikes so yes it helps to have all the info
 
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Yes I would agree with everyone as I went out to the garage and looked at it very close. It doesn't leak but maybe one or two drops and not on every ride. I will clean and do the silicone tomorrow and let it cure for a couple of days.
 


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