Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Is this normal, pic included.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 11:37 PM
  #11  
Mike05's Avatar
Mike05
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 422
Likes: 0
From: Brookville, Ohio
Default RE: Is this normal, pic included.

The grease is normally thick enough to hold form. After you park a hot engine, the heat from the engine rises and heat the grease. It softens up and even melts somewhat. An old Harley guy once told me "If your Harley don't leak then it ain't got no oil in it".
 
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:13 AM
  #12  
T Tommyt's Avatar
T Tommyt
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,578
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Is this normal, pic included.

Yep I asked it and even Called Harley to complain But got told (quote) Its Normal and that's that. I got a bit pissed
I still think they can put a better grease in there HOW BOUT MARINE GREASE it sure the hell don't melt
 
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 03:39 AM
  #13  
PhantomMaxx's Avatar
PhantomMaxx
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Is this normal, pic included.

Checked it again this morning... still oozing
 
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 08:53 AM
  #14  
back again's Avatar
back again
Seasoned HDF Member
20 Year Member
Top Answer: 3
Top Answer: 5
Top Answer: 10
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,232
Likes: 9,320
From: Georgia
Default RE: Is this normal, pic included.

same thing on my 05 train,neighbors 05 fatboy and other neighbors clasic. I would think H-D could do better than this. Dealer checked out and everything normal.
 
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:37 AM
  #15  
Tman's Avatar
Tman
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Houston,Texas
Default RE: Is this normal, pic included.

Keep wiping! LOL I have an '02 and it still comes out!
ORIGINAL: PhantomMaxx

Checked it again this morning... still oozing
 
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 04:38 AM
  #16  
mikeisglidn's Avatar
mikeisglidn
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,954
Likes: 9
From: jacksonville, nc
Default RE: Is this normal, pic included.

kinda like an oil leak ya worry when it quits leaking!!!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mswmn
General Harley Davidson Chat
18
Dec 22, 2010 08:20 PM
budwfo
Dyna Glide Models
18
Aug 6, 2006 06:25 PM
Andy883R
Welcome Area Only
2
Aug 3, 2006 11:52 AM
Silverglide
Dyna Glide Models
5
Feb 23, 2006 02:53 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:33 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE