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Old Aug 4, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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2006 fxsti. Bottom of crankcase wet with oil. Drained primary and got about a quart of oil. Pulled inner primary and replaced all seals even though they looked fine. Anyone have ideas where to look next?
 

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How much of the bottom of the crank case? Oil will tend to travel from the point it is leaking and run towards the rear of the bike. Find the point where the crank case is dry and work back. If the oil filter is leaking, the whole bottom could be oily. Clean it off real good then observe.
 
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How much of the bottom of the crank case? Oil will tend to travel from the point it is leaking and run towards the rear of the bike. Find the point where the crank case is dry and work back. If the oil filter is leaking, the whole bottom could be oily. Clean it off real good then observe.
+1 I have had oil residue from the filter also.
 
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Starts out near the back bottom side toward the trans. I put some uv dye in the oil bag but haven't had a chance to ride it yet. Hopefully it will show up.
 
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