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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 01:49 PM
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Question Slow engine oil loss

I have a 2017 114 CVO Ultra Limited that loses oil at about 1/2 litre every 1500kms. Seems to be a common problem among the newer of these bikes off the assembly line. No obvious reason (no engine case leaks, no excess breather discharge, no exhaust smoke). Member had commented that his bike with the same problem was found to have a leaking engine/crankcase seal, oil was ending up in clutch area. Now I can bring this info to my dealer on next service. "Power To The People!"
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 03:42 PM
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They all do that.lol
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 03:48 PM
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Ask them but give it 8-10 k to brake in good. Just a opinion but it's more likely to correct itself than some mechanic who worked at Mickey D's last year working on it to make it better.
 

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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 02:42 PM
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Check your crankcase....you could be sumping
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 04:06 AM
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Seems like a common problem with the M8's


 
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