Oil dipstick
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Tourer
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From: Syracuse, NY
Oil dipstick
I have an '09 Heritage that had the dipstick replaced a year ago under warranty as oil was leaking out of it and down the outside of the oil pan.
Now, just about one year later, I have the same problem again. This time, it is not under warranty.
Does anyone else have this issue? If I buy a third dipstick, am I to expect that this will happen again in a year?
Now, just about one year later, I have the same problem again. This time, it is not under warranty.
Does anyone else have this issue? If I buy a third dipstick, am I to expect that this will happen again in a year?
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Tourer
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From: Syracuse, NY
It's not a stupid question. I don't believe there is too much oil in it. I'm on the same oil since August of 2010. It just started leaking last week. I ride about 5000 miles a year.
Road Warrior
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From: Gastonia, NC
I agree. These bikes will almost run with no dipstick at all if the oil level is at the right place. I change my oil, put in 2 1/2 quarts, start the engine and let it run, then bring the level just above the low line. That's enough.
Last edited by Gman in NC; Sep 9, 2011 at 05:16 PM.
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Bastrop, LA
Sounds like the oil tank cap throat may be a little big or slightly distorted. The new dipstick rubber is enough to seal the throat, but over time with heat, the rubber looses some of its elasticity allowing it to leak. The stick itself can act as somewhat of a wick or chase. Maybe you could compare throats with an oil tank like yours.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: New Jersey
Could it be a simple fix like replacing the O-rings on the cap?
Maybe the heat caused them to shrink.
I know you can buy thicker O-rings at the local hardware store.
That might fix the problem permently and for cheap.
It's worth a try.
Maybe the heat caused them to shrink.
I know you can buy thicker O-rings at the local hardware store.
That might fix the problem permently and for cheap.
It's worth a try.
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That'd be a great idea...if it had O rings. It doesn't if it's a Softail.
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