Check your transmission exhaust hanger bolts
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Belfast, N. Ireland
Not without taking the exhaust off, no. Although you could in theory put the torque wrench in the other end of a combination spanner you are using at the appropriate angle.
Seems like an awful lot of trouble to get the bolts reasonably tight. The correct torque is about 90 inch/pounds I think, that's snug, plus a bit, to me....lol!
It doesn't take a lot to stop the leak, Harley left them barely hanging in there to begin with.
Seems like an awful lot of trouble to get the bolts reasonably tight. The correct torque is about 90 inch/pounds I think, that's snug, plus a bit, to me....lol!
It doesn't take a lot to stop the leak, Harley left them barely hanging in there to begin with.
Last edited by IrishHogtrotter; Jul 25, 2016 at 09:00 AM. Reason: correction
Tourer
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From: Belfast, N. Ireland
haha! I can see that, however it's usually only the 2 bolts at the bottom of the casing the clutch cable screws into (they also hold the exhaust hanger bracket) that needs attention.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: USA
This is a public service announce ment: Check you bolts.
I had a little leak dripping off my oil plug, so thinking my o-ring was worn, I replaced it. In the process, I stripped the bolt, but that is another story. When I took the bike to the shop to have the pan checked, oil was dripping a lot, but not from the bolt. The mechanic knew what the problem was even before he looked, it was the two bottom bolts on the transmission cover that hold exhaust hanger. He said he checks every bike that comes in and most need the bolts tightened. So go check your bolts befoe the oil starts to leak.
Now I have to figure out how to clean the frame under the pan. Looks like I need a teeny weeny brush.
Beary
I had a little leak dripping off my oil plug, so thinking my o-ring was worn, I replaced it. In the process, I stripped the bolt, but that is another story. When I took the bike to the shop to have the pan checked, oil was dripping a lot, but not from the bolt. The mechanic knew what the problem was even before he looked, it was the two bottom bolts on the transmission cover that hold exhaust hanger. He said he checks every bike that comes in and most need the bolts tightened. So go check your bolts befoe the oil starts to leak.
Now I have to figure out how to clean the frame under the pan. Looks like I need a teeny weeny brush.
Beary
Yesterday's ride two up we bottomed out on a railroad crossing, slow speed thankfully. I have V&H dresser duals. Noticed after ride something hanging down from the crossover pipe. Turns out the transmission crossover mounting bracket had snapped off at the clamp bolt. I should be able to weld it back together for reuse. Out of curiosity I have asked V&H direct if they can sell me just the bracket. Waiting to hear from them.
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From: Windwardside, Saba N.A.
Not without taking the exhaust off, no. Although you could in theory put the torque wrench in the other end of a combination spanner you are using at the appropriate angle.
Seems like an awful lot of trouble to get the bolts reasonably tight. The correct torque is about 90 inch/pounds I think, that's snug, plus a bit, to me....lol!
It doesn't take a lot to stop the leak, Harley left them barely hanging in there to begin with.
Seems like an awful lot of trouble to get the bolts reasonably tight. The correct torque is about 90 inch/pounds I think, that's snug, plus a bit, to me....lol!
It doesn't take a lot to stop the leak, Harley left them barely hanging in there to begin with.
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From: Texas
All four bolts were loose an my 2003 Ultra.
There is another one behind the OIL FILLER SPOUT.
There schould be a hole in the OIL FILLER SPOUT so you would be able to tighten it without removing the thing.
There is another one behind the OIL FILLER SPOUT.
There schould be a hole in the OIL FILLER SPOUT so you would be able to tighten it without removing the thing.