Leak from synthetic primary oil

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May 4, 2022 | 09:38 PM

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Dan89FLSTC

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From: South Carolina

I think you need a synthetic drain plug.

May 4, 2022 | 10:35 PM

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Rounders

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From: backwoods

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Originally Posted by 2500hdon37s

No. Synthetic oil doesn’t cause leaks.

more likely your drain plug had the O-ring damaged during install.

new o-ring and some “pipe dope” or Teflon tape on the treads of the drain plug should be used.

You do know orings on primary is kinda new?
I agree not the oil. I would not put dope on an oring. Unless threads are bad. Then you got to decide do you really want to ride it like that. I suppose it could go long time. Never saying I never rigged anything.

May 5, 2022 | 11:34 AM

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Tileman2692

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From: Cape Coral Fl

was gonna take the bike for a ride today, but don't have a chance today, so tomorrow. I wouldn't really care about the small leak, but its getting oil all over my bottom of the bike and over on my drive belt. I have some thread and sealant coming in.

Last edited by Tileman2692; May 5, 2022 at 11:36 AM.