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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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Exclamation 98 electraglide base gasket leak
Well after 27k i bring mine to the dealer for service only thing out of the ordenary was them telling me both engine bottom or base gaskets are leaking a little and i am planning a cross country this summer and the dealer says i wont make it. My thoughts are all evo,s leak and there is not much oil presure there whats all of your thoughts?? Spend the $1200 or not?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 04:23 PM
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It depends on how bad it is leaking.
If it is only a seep then you are good to go.
If it is pouring out then get them fixed but make sure they use Cometic gaskets.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 04:37 PM
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$1200 oughta get ya some really nice base gaskets
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 04:42 PM
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$1200 oughta get ya some really nice base gaskets
No kidding!!!!!!!
I think my last set of base gaskets cost me about $70.
Those $1200 ones ought to be great!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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If they had to tell you they are leaking, then it isn't much of a leak. Unless you're really poor at observation of such things. My opinion is they want your $1200. My rear base gasket seeps a little, but I don't want to go into the motor until I have more reason.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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You could get a whole lot more for $1200 then just base gaskets. I wouldnt use that dealer anymore.. Find a good independent. Like others said though if it's just a little seepage run it
 
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Base gasket seepage is normally a small annoyance at best unless you are a clean freak.
 
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$1,200!!!! Wow

My Indy is replacing every gasket from the base up for $450. I would look for a new shop.
 
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Thanks all and I agree too much money and yes it's a small leak in flack I had not noticed it at all just noticed oil on the under side but thought it was off the blow by hose.well ride on all!
 
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My 98 ultra leaked for a few years before I fixed it. You will be fine. Maybe try to find a local Indy (independent mechanic) to check it out.
 
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