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May 20, 2007 | 06:24 PM

Harley kevbro

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Oil is dripping from a rubber grommet at the point where the regulator wires enter the crankcase. Leaks only after a ride. And it's only a slow drip. but creates a mess at bottom of bike. Can just the grommet be replaced, or bothwire assembly and rubber. If I ask the dealer,they'll turn it intoa major undertaking.

May 20, 2007 | 06:31 PM

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They will replace the stator...very costly. You might try inject some kind of sealent under the gromet, be carefull not to get it on your engine finish

May 20, 2007 | 06:55 PM

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I had the same leak from the stator connector about 7 years ago. I used black RTV to reseal the connector. Seemed to do the job, hasn't leaked since.

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May 21, 2007 | 11:16 AM

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Thanx a million Doc1 and MikeyB.Finding this forum has been a God sent.Like replacingfluid to gear oil so now I canshift pulling up and noises are gone.But as far as the oil drip,I was hoping there was a fix I could do.Very costly if your dealership does it! They quoted me a price of $800 to replace stator and front rotor. but know we've found a shop that was formed when the service manager from the local dealership quit to open his own. His labor price for stator was about $150. The tips I've found in this forum has made the ride more enjoyable.

May 21, 2007 | 09:27 PM

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RE: oil drip found

I fixed mine while I was putting on a new transmission pulley. Used a little RTV on the inside. Hasn't leaked since.

May 24, 2007 | 11:14 AM

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It looks as though you'd have to apply it from inside, but I'll give it a try from outside. It's worth tryin to save $500.

May 24, 2007 | 03:51 PM

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It looks as though you'd have to apply it from inside, but I'll give it a try from outside. It's worth tryin to save $500.

That's how I did it.

MikeyB