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Old May 16, 2021 | 08:27 PM
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Hi All,
Looking for some advice on what issue I may be having with the front jug leaking oil in my 09 FLHX with the 96ci. Its been like this for a few thousand miles and I haven’t cleaned it off yet to see exactly where it’s seeping from.

 
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Old May 16, 2021 | 08:34 PM
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Not believing this to be a legitimate post...


 

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Old May 16, 2021 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Not believing this to be a legitimate post...
Because? I didn’t know if this is common in these engines, what to look for, etc. You know, some people might have been through this same type of leak and know exactly what part needs fixed.
 
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Old May 16, 2021 | 08:57 PM
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You should clean your bike and get back to us.
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 05:45 AM
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That's a disgrace. It obviously hasn't bothered you for the past 5 years, why worry about it now?
 

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Old May 17, 2021 | 06:09 AM
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Looks like a normal bike that hasn't been kept clean. Mine can look pretty grimy if she don't get her bubble bath from time to time. You know by looking at it it's just a top end gasket seeping. Could probably go years with no harm.
 
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Originally Posted by Street_Glide_09
Because? I didn’t know if this is common in these engines, what to look for, etc. You know, some people might have been through this same type of leak and know exactly what part needs fixed.
Because...

You haven`t made the slightest effort to find out where the leak is, hell you didn`t even clean off the mess on the engine, yet you run to a forum expecting people to make an effort for you.

 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 11:29 AM
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Haha, you guys are funny. I remember why I don’t join Internet forums anymore. Peace.
 
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Looks like the rocker box gasket it seeping oil; easy fix. However, you really should clean up the mess and run it for a while to verify.
 
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Think it's the gasket on the cylinder drain plug. However officially, that's not a leak. For it to be a leak, it must be on the ground.
 
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