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Hi guys.. seems like I have a leak ,anyone know if it could be the head bolt thats leaking? It's right under the rocker box. Bike is a little dirty due to transport. Sorry for that I usually keep them spotless.
Hopefully it's not an expensive fix.. what do u guys think?
A seep that leaves a little trail like that is not a leak. If it's not dripping, leave it alone. Even a drip really needs to be bad enough to justify fixing it.
If head gasket was leaking, would think you would see it at slit. That could be assembly lube that wicked out years ago and stained that area. See it all the time on new bikes.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Mar 15, 2019 at 09:04 PM.
A seep that leaves a little trail like that is not a leak. If it's not dripping, leave it alone. Even a drip really needs to be bad enough to justify fixing it.
If head gasket was leaking, would think you would see it at slit. That could be assembly lube that wicked out years ago and stained that area. See it all the time on new bikes.
This is my first harley. They all leak like this?? Lol
Spray the nut with crawl oil and simply replace them, I see that your motorcycle is also under a kind of blanket, this is the worst thing you can do.
The moisture is absorbed by the blanket and more will rust than that nut.
Spray the nut with crawl oil and simply replace them, I see that your motorcycle is also under a kind of blanket, this is the worst thing you can do.
The moisture is absorbed by the blanket and more will rust than that nut.
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Rusted head bolt?
I usually keep them spotless. 
