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Jun 2, 2023 | 11:22 PM

GoForJW

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O-ring found on engine case…

Hey, guys. New to the forum, here. 1st H-D. 23 Low Rider S. Got back from a ride tonight and was walking away from the bike when I noticed a cream colored O-ring laying on the engine case, as you can see in the pic. Any ideas? I was able to find one thread on all of google where there was one lodged behind the pushrod tube on another guys Low Rider S. Any help/thoughts appreciated.

edit: Bike is not leaking oil(idea mused from that other guys post).

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Jun 3, 2023 | 04:26 AM

touchdown

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Most likely dropped during assembly, if it belonged someplace and was not installed you would most likely had a leak.

Jun 3, 2023 | 06:13 AM

Stiggy

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Looks like it belongs in a pushrod tube (the middle O ring.)

Somebody dropped it, grabbed another one and kept on going.

Jun 3, 2023 | 06:22 AM

470004

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Someone playing with you and put it there to drive you nuts. Welcome from New York.

Jun 3, 2023 | 06:56 AM

RANGER73

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How long have you had the bike that you're just noticing it?

Jun 3, 2023 | 07:07 AM

Iceman24

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^^^Agree^^^

Take your bike, the O-ring & your phone/pics to dealer Service Manager & at least let them have a looksee (IMO). If anything, it'll be recorded in bike's service record. Nothing leaking = you're probably good.

Jun 3, 2023 | 08:17 AM

GoForJW

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RANGER73

How long have you had the bike that you're just noticing it?

I know how it sounds. Had the bike 2 weeks, but the o-ring was not there that afternoon. I noticed it after riding home from work towards the evening.