Front brake reservoir cover.
Front master cylinder cover.
I was wondering if anyone else had a problem with the front master cylinder cover leaking. I have had mine replaced under warrantee twice in the last 2 years. I have been told by the dealer that its a design flaw and it happens all the time. I just replaced the rear brake cover as well due to it leaking. That one i got the chrome cover cause it just looks better. It seems to happen when I really get on it. I hit 110 today for a bit and I was thinking maybe the vibration and wind caused a bit of leakage. Its only ever a little bit.
Thanks guys and ride safe.
Thanks guys and ride safe.
Last edited by rhodry04; Sep 4, 2011 at 02:34 PM.
I have been told by the dealer that its a design flaw and it happens all the time..
and your dealer told you the truth..
and your dealer told you the truth..
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: P.E.I. Canada
I've been there too. Bike was only a few months old and had to get it replaced. I was told it was an upgraded seal, and it hasn't leaked since. Never had trouble with the rear one though.
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Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 26
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From: Freeland PA
same
replaced my cover on new 11 blackline only about 3M after i got it now new one is strarting to leak .
you think they would have a fix for it .
o well it coverd and i make they replace it every time.
i think they just want to get me back in the door ever few weeks just to buy more stuff.
you think they would have a fix for it .
o well it coverd and i make they replace it every time.
i think they just want to get me back in the door ever few weeks just to buy more stuff.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,059
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From: Oregon
Yep, mine too. Its amaizing that H.D. can put the engine together and it will go 50k miles but the brake resevior rubber gasquet will only last a couple thousand miles. Maybe its rocket science? LOL
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Joined: Aug 2005
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its hit and miss, no -its not normal to leak all the time even though many do (Not all)...mine leaked after I serviced it. Got a new cover a month later and it's leak free now. Look carefully at the new one before buying and ask to see another if it looks odd or deformed already. Just be sure to snug the screws, not tighten or you will deform the seal causing another leak