grease from the steering neck
grease from the steering neck
i have been seeing an oil or grease on my rocker box and frame and seat. i finally traced it back to the steering neck. why is there grease leaking out of ther, and how can i stop it
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RE: grease from the steering neck
Its not uncommon for new bikes to do it, just means they put a bit too much in. Not nesessarilly a bad thing, but it does tend to drool over things, expecially when it gets hot. There isn't really anything that you can do about short of pulling everthing apart to regrease the bearings with something thicker. So my suggestion would be to just keep a rag handy and wipe it off regularly. It will stop fairly soon, just depends on the heat and how much extra they put in.
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RE: grease from the steering neck
I've seen it on new bikes as well. If you have a used bike, it is also possible some one lubed it with standard grease, which will run out. Use the special stuff HD sells just for the neck, and it is less likely to run out.
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Use the special stuff HD sells just for the neck, and it is less likely to run out.
Use the special stuff HD sells just for the neck, and it is less likely to run out.
RE: grease from the steering neck
DAMN...I VE HAD THE BIKE SINCE THE BEGINNING OF APRIL AND IT STILL HASN'T STOPPED, 1700 MILES, I GUESS THE HEAT HERE IN FLA IS THE CAUSE
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RE: grease from the steering neck
my rocker does the same thing almost 2000 miles the dealer says all bikes do it to a degree but my other two dont.. i hope it stops also tired of cleaning it but i guess its not hurting anything and that what i worry about most. when i quits leaking is it empty lol
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RE: grease from the steering neck
lol...thats what i figured...i have had 5 different harleys and this is the first one to do this.
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RE: grease from the steering neck
My Rocker does it also. I'm at 2889 miles and it has never stopped, dont think it ever will, asked service and was told there is nothing that can be done. Tired of it running on my tank and pissing on my face.