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Feb 9, 2009 | 09:06 AM

goatdriver

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Oil cap leak?

Cap was on tight, or so I thought. Saw some oil spray when I got home. Took it out, wiped off the rubber gasket, and put it back. Is this common for Harleys?

Feb 9, 2009 | 10:12 AM

crazybastid83

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It does hapen from time to time, the rubber gets worn. Is your tank overfilled? The level cannot be above the "hot" oil level indicator.

Feb 9, 2009 | 10:17 AM

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Sounds like to Much Oil

Feb 10, 2009 | 07:27 AM

tk353

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either too much oil or defective oil cap. I had a new one leak up the center and would do that

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:08 PM

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It's brand new and looked like it was just at the full mark, but I'll check it again. I've never owned a new one before, and maybe I'm being too picky.

Also, are the gears stiff when new? Mine seem stiff, especially from 1st to 2nd unless I try and shift real fast.

Feb 10, 2009 | 03:32 PM

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yep mine that leaked was new. the trans will get better but when you get the chance change the trans fluid to something else. I use Bel Ray and dont have any wine or shift issues.
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=13637

Feb 10, 2009 | 06:20 PM

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I cleaned the rubber with acetone...then wrapped about three turns of electrical tape.. Been doing fine ever since. Just make sure it's ALWAYS pushed on straight..and not cocked.