I've never worked on a bike, and having a physical disability makes this less than fun.

This is a 2005 softail classic. I checked a bunch of videos, read on sites what drain plugs go to what and none seemed to show this.

Hey, I'm trying to learn so please don't flame.

Any help appreciated.

 

did all that oil on the ground come from your bike? Looks like you have some after market covers. a few more pics would help...some farther back to show the area more. also maybe a shot of the under side of the motor. there's some videos on you tube on "fluid changes" that may help you as well.

 

Some oil from a friend's bike, which is what lead us to checking this one, and finding this leaking. Nut much came out, and the owner said it was shifting fine and it sounds fine.

 

If you want good info, we need more info on the bike/motor/trans, and what the pics are of... a few more pics wouldn't hurt...

The 1st pic looks like a leaking plug of some type. It appears to be on the bottom of the engine cases.... wouldn't dare guess more, without more info on motor/engine/bike

 

Ha.... you posted more pics while I was typing...

Is it a Twin Cam B motor? Looks like an S&S cam chest? Or maybe just an aftermarket cam chest cover I've never seen....

That plug looks like it is definitely in the sump area of the cases....

If it is a twin Cam B motor, that would explain why not much oil came out. They only hold 3 to 4 ozs in the sump. It looks like the tapered plug (part #765) under the cam chest, they ARE NOT supposed to be removed. The reason being it's too easy to over tighten them and crack the case.... If that plug is not loose, and your friend (or someone) cracked the case when tightening it.... you are in for an expensive repair....


EDIT: I just now saw the "2005 softail classic" in your first post, that should be a Twin Cam B motor... still don't recognize the cam chest cover

 

2005 Harley heritage softail. Factory 88" motor and factory 5speed.

Yes, the only spot it was leaking was this plug.

 

It's a factory motor. Just has some covers on it.

It was loose, thankfully not overtight.

 

Glad to hear it was loose.... always great when it's a quick , easy fix....

If it should continue to leak, you may want to remove it, put some pipe dope (liquid pipe sealant) on the threads to help seal them and then put it back in snug only...

DO NOT use teflon tape on that plug, as it can lead to over tightening and cracking the cases...

Hopefully it's all go to go.....