Leaking Oil - When Should I worry about it

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Aug 1, 2016 | 07:37 AM

#21

Uncle Larry

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Originally Posted by Sorg67

It drips from the primary casing bolt at the bottom near the back. That is nor the source. There is a drip line from the inside running down to the bolt.

Sounds like you could be leaking primary / transmission fluid. Be sure to check both and keep them topped off.

Aug 1, 2016 | 08:42 AM

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RLH3175

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Make sure you have not overfilled your transmission, I did that the first time I changed mine and it blew out the excess oil.

Aug 1, 2016 | 08:57 AM

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98hotrodfatboy

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To some of us the Evo's are the corvette of Harleys and yea we'll pay for them at least 3 times over. I myself am guilty of that and the only way we'll be separated is when I'm dead and gone..... You don't have enough money to purchase it from me....

Take care of her and she'll take care of you......

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Aug 1, 2016 | 03:00 PM

#24

Uncle G.

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Originally Posted by Hey Man

Hahhahaha. Yeah, you never saw Evos in the dealer service bays, huh? Contrary to what some people were hypnotized into thinking, evolution was not the solution! I'm just sayin'.

Plenty of 'em over the years, including mine from time to time. Seen a lot more Twinkies tying up the service department these days, though.

For nearly 23 years, my Evo has taken me where I was going and brought me home again.

Aug 1, 2016 | 07:29 PM

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Jim Kraft

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That is all I know. That in 52,000 miles it has been problem free with no leaks. Seen a few go 150,000 without getting in to it. Maybe the Twinkies will also. Mine has never been in the shop. I just keep the fluids changed and put on new tires every 16,000 miles and it is always good to go. Pretty reliable in my book. I always warm it up before I ride and I don't beat the crap out of it either. It does get short runs at 70 to 80 to keep it cleaned out, but other than that it is a put put. My kind of bike. Never even had the carb off. Pretty good for a 17 year old bike.