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Jul 31, 2011 | 08:45 PM

fatboy1017

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2 questions...2000 softail

The most important one is.....behind where my rear cylinder bolts to the block on my FLSTF, the case comes together, there is a elongated oval. What is it, and why is it leaking oil?

Question #2........My dealer suggested a 150 rear tire, I went with it. I just noticed it is rubbing on the left side. Should they have shimmed it or something?

Jul 31, 2011 | 11:35 PM

kkiley

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Seeping between the cases is not uncommon. More of a nuisance than a riding issue. The fix is not cheap and requires splitting the cases.
What is the rear tire rubbing on? Could be corrected with an adjustment of alignment...

Aug 1, 2011 | 08:24 AM

hspring03

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A 150 is a little big for a 2000. It can work though. Did the dealer reverse the fender bolts and put acorns on the outside?

Aug 1, 2011 | 09:45 AM

DR. V-TWIN

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Certain brands of 150's I put on my 02 rubbed on the belt guard. I took the belt guards off. Determine what it is rubbing on and proceed from there.

Drew

Aug 1, 2011 | 07:06 PM