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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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thought i had a primary leak change gaskets.seals on the primary twice still leak, done thesame again plus mainshft seals (3) still a couple of drips. there is a press plug on the side of the trans, which looks like it might be leaking there. does anyone knows if it has been a problem coming loose? i have been ride ,just keep a good eye on the fuild levels, but still I HATE LEAKS!!!!!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Have you replaced the Shift Shaft Seal?

More than likely that is your culprit, it is behind the snapring and flatwasher on the shift shaft......

And what about the starter jackshaft seal, was it replaced as well?

 
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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I had a leak that I thought was from the primary except I use Redline in the trans and the leaking oil was red so I knew it was trans oil. I brought it to the dealer since the bike is still under warranty and they changed all of the Tranny seals.

Leak fixed!

By the way I have 22,0000 miles on the bike.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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i have replaced the starter jackshaft seal, but not the shift shaft seal, it look like it was oky, i might have took it for granted. will look again soon. thanks
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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uhhhhh.....what year, model of HD? There is a known issue with the drive sprocket loosening up.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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sorry guys. bike is a 2002 flhtpi. i remove sprocket when i replace the 3 seal behind it. leak is the same, few drops after a ride.
 
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