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Jun 5, 2013 | 10:26 PM

#11

cpbedor

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From: Lakeville, MN

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Originally Posted by langwilliams

Speaking of oil leaks, is that puddle under the bike from THAT bike?

Motorcycle Marketing 101: if bike leaks oil, move to the grass to take picture. If bike doesn't leak oil, don't park it RIGHT OVER AN OIL SPILL to take the picture!

Jun 6, 2013 | 05:13 PM

#12

Uncle G.

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From: Upstate New York

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Originally Posted by cpbedor

Motorcycle Marketing 101: if bike leaks oil, move to the grass to take picture. If bike doesn't leak oil, don't park it RIGHT OVER AN OIL SPILL to take the picture!

Or just do like my buddies did to me back when my bike was new. "Someone" emptied half a quart of oil under it while we were stopped overnight.

Jun 9, 2013 | 09:39 PM

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sparkplug600

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From: crystal lake

OK. Picked it up today.... Anyone guess what I paid? 2000.00.... This is my first HARLEY!!!! But now I have a BIG problem..... Bike runs great but I cant seen to get alot of oil pressure.... Help?

Jun 9, 2013 | 09:40 PM

#14

sparkplug600

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From: crystal lake

Sorry, that's my kid. He doesn't have a account yet. We are looking for some help though.

Jun 9, 2013 | 10:10 PM

#15

texashillcountry

Dirt don't hurt

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From: Haslet Texas

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Originally Posted by sparkplug600

Sorry, that's my kid. He doesn't have a account yet. We are looking for some help though.

I have always found duct tape very useful when dealing with my son.

What kind of help are you looking for?

Jun 10, 2013 | 08:23 AM

#16

Gunslingertom

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From: Beautiful SW Missouri Ozark Mountain Country

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Originally Posted by texashillcountry

I have always found duct tape very useful when dealing with my son.

Funny.

Jun 10, 2013 | 08:53 AM

#17

Custom96

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Joined: Apr 2013

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From: Charleston, SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle G.

Or just do like my buddies did to me back when my bike was new. "Someone" emptied half a quart of oil under it while we were stopped overnight.

This.... is brilliant and I will so be doing this do one of my club members.

Jun 10, 2013 | 10:41 AM

#18

ironoxide

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Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 725

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From: southeast Indiana

look for flow

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkplug600

OK. Picked it up today.... Anyone guess what I paid? 2000.00.... This is my first HARLEY!!!! But now I have a BIG problem..... Bike runs great but I cant seen to get alot of oil pressure.... Help?

Don't be too concerned about oil pressure. Evo's are notorious for low pressure, especially at idle. Start you bike, pull the oil tank cap, and look to see good oil flow in the tank. You should observe good circulation inside the tank.

The price paid appears to be a nice find! Congrats!!

Last edited by ironoxide; Jun 10, 2013 at 10:46 AM.