Unknown fluid leaking onto backrest

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Jun 2, 2023 | 02:49 PM

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RHPAW

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Whatever it is, when it stops that means it's empty.

Jun 2, 2023 | 03:27 PM

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dmedlin

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Originally Posted by jwt873

Did you recently lube the front brake lever or the clutch lever/cable? Could be some excess oil dripping back.. Also, check the brake master cylinder for any wetness...

I haven't but I hope the shop tech did when I had a normal 5K service completed. But it was doing that before I took it in, asks them to find leak, they said they couldn't find any problem. I checked the front master cylinder (perfect height for blowing back to backrest) but didn't see any issues or feel wetness.

Jun 2, 2023 | 03:31 PM

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dmedlin

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Originally Posted by jake24lt

Got an old white towel you don't need anymore? Wrap it around your right leg with a little tape . Go for a spin and see if you get anything on it. Color, smell and area might give you a clue.as to what you are dealing with.

Great idea! Or better yet, I'll wrap a white towel around the backrest, I haven't noticed anything (or spots) on the leg of my jeans.

Jun 2, 2023 | 03:32 PM

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dmedlin

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Originally Posted by RHPAW

Whatever it is, when it stops that means it's empty.

Good point!

Jun 2, 2023 | 04:07 PM

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Hey Man

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I bet it's oil coming from your breather.

Jun 2, 2023 | 04:25 PM

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dmedlin

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Originally Posted by Hecklerboy

Check your fork caps. They might be lose and leaking.
Had this happen on an old Honda of mine. Got fork oil all over a new shirt and the bike.
Also check the front brake fluid reservoir for leaks.

Thanks, both sound like likely candidates but can't find any issue with either one.

Jun 3, 2023 | 08:54 AM

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rizzo

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Had that happen once while riding behind a livestock truck. Don't do that.

Jun 3, 2023 | 09:13 AM

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I have a similar situation where I had a liquid spraying up on the back right side of the bike. It was on the seat, right side cover and fender of my TriGlide. This happen after the dealer installed the MotorTrike's mechanical reverse. It turn out to be tranny fluid. I took it back to the dealer and when I got it back, still the same problem. I finally took it to a Indy shop and they fix the leak. The dealer use the stock bolts instead of using the longer bolts that came with the reverse kit.