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Old 01-20-2018, 03:18 PM
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Noticed today on the 114 we have a oil leak/seeping problem. First we see spots on the right saddle bag, now seeing them on the cover (what looks a little like the old oil reservoir) and a few drops on the exhaust. Can't find anyplace where it's obviously coming from. Anyone seen this?
 
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Noticed today on the 114 we have a oil leak/seeping problem. First we see spots on the right saddle bag, now seeing them on the cover (what looks a little like the old oil reservoir) and a few drops on the exhaust. Can't find anyplace where it's obviously coming from. Anyone seen this?
sounds like text book AC puking, but check the clamp/hose area from the oil cooler..or better yet, have the dealership inspect it
 
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Rocker box gasket leak? That was pretty common for a while.
 
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Thanks guys, it is going to visit the dealer.
 
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yep, had the same issue with mine and it was a rocker box gasket.
 
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Mine does the same thing, no leak just the AC puking, it frost my right saddle bag like a cupcake.
 
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Old 01-20-2018, 07:02 PM
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Mine did that and it turned out to be a cracked breather hose. Fixed under warranty while I waited.
 
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Front rocker box replacement for my Milwaukee 8 Limited. I initially thought the spray was coming from the air box. 3500 miles since the repair, engine is still clean.
 
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Mine spattered oil on the saddle bag only when I would ride at highway speeds. Took it in twice. The last time they said it was the hose behind the AC. Didn't get a chance to ride it after that because winter arrived.
 
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my 17 RGU did same thing...............A/C puked. finally replaced valves in rocker boxes. all good now.
 


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