O-Rings for all three holes and Primary Cover Gasket
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Elite HDF Member
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From: Central Cali
Change the o-ring....worth every cent you have. you can get them on ebay for pennies on the dollar!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-Pack-of-T...64296b&vxp=mtr
These might help you also!!!
http://dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.ENGINE.HTML
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.PRIMARY.HTML
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.GEARBOX.HTML
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-Pack-of-T...64296b&vxp=mtr
These might help you also!!!
http://dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.ENGINE.HTML
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.PRIMARY.HTML
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.GEARBOX.HTML
I know I read somewhere on here that someone bought the o-rings at Lowe's. If that's the case, I could run and get some because I have a Lowe's about a mile from my home. Anyone know what size they are or have a Lowe's part #?
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O-ring need/should be relpaced every time. If they are flatten out, torn, or stretched out then relpace them.. I've never pulled one that wasn't one of the above.
Pri gasket, I reuse now. But I used to replace every time, Mine has been on for 3 changes and it still don't leak.. I change oils @X2 a year. totally diff than an O-ring.
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Pri gasket, I reuse now. But I used to replace every time, Mine has been on for 3 changes and it still don't leak.. I change oils @X2 a year. totally diff than an O-ring.
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From: Central Cali
O-ring need/should be relpaced every time. If they are flatten out, torn, or stretched out then relpace them.. I've never pulled one that wasn't one of the above.
Pri gasket, I reuse now. But I used to replace every time, Mine has been on for 3 changes and it still don't leak.. I change oils @X2 a year. totally diff than an O-ring.
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Pri gasket, I reuse now. But I used to replace every time, Mine has been on for 3 changes and it still don't leak.. I change oils @X2 a year. totally diff than an O-ring.
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From: Richmond, VA
Since is the first of many changes, the above info is great. But as a rule I always bulk buy my o-rings. You can get virtually a lifetime supply from ebay or amazon fo peanuts. I buy 20 packs all sealed in a bag and keep them in my tool box. Then this will never be an issue again. Just sayin'.
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From: Central Cali
O-ring need/should be relpaced every time. If they are flatten out, torn, or stretched out then relpace them.. I've never pulled one that wasn't one of the above.
Pri gasket, I reuse now. But I used to replace every time, Mine has been on for 3 changes and it still don't leak.. I change oils @X2 a year. totally diff than an O-ring.
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Pri gasket, I reuse now. But I used to replace every time, Mine has been on for 3 changes and it still don't leak.. I change oils @X2 a year. totally diff than an O-ring.
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My guess is the dealership (not a Harley store but a Harley dealer...they also sell metrics) did nothing to my bike when they got it in. They SAID they inspected it ... yada yada... but again, my guess is these o-rings are the originals ones, they were that bad. No wonder I noticed small leaks on my garage floor, it was nothing big so I didn't think anything of it.
Welp, they are all replaced now and all fluids changed. It feels great to do the work yourself and save about $300.
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From: TOAK western branch
Since is the first of many changes, the above info is great. But as a rule I always bulk buy my o-rings. You can get virtually a lifetime supply from ebay or amazon fo peanuts. I buy 20 packs all sealed in a bag and keep them in my tool box. Then this will never be an issue again. Just sayin'.
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From: Central Cali
Since is the first of many changes, the above info is great. But as a rule I always bulk buy my o-rings. You can get virtually a lifetime supply from ebay or amazon fo peanuts. I buy 20 packs all sealed in a bag and keep them in my tool box. Then this will never be an issue again. Just sayin'.
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From: Central Cali
When I go to buy them, I will get some feedback from the forum on the best place. But I have many months before needing them again now.
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From: Central Cali
This feels so good I had to say it again... it feels GREAT to do the work yourself and you know it is done RIGHT.
I ended up using Mobil 1 Syn 20/50 in the engine (3 QTS) and primary (1 QT) and used Mobil 1 75W140 (1 QT) in the tranny.
When I went to the dealership to get the o-ring set, there was a Harbor Freight right near it so I was able to grab an in lb torque wrench and a 3/8 Ball Allen socket ... the job went smooth as silk.
Now I just need to figure out what to do with my old oil. lol I think that Advanced Auto, Pep Boys, etc will take old oil but I am not sure how to get it to them with it being in an open oil pan. I guess I should have bought one that I could close. DOH!
I ended up using Mobil 1 Syn 20/50 in the engine (3 QTS) and primary (1 QT) and used Mobil 1 75W140 (1 QT) in the tranny.
When I went to the dealership to get the o-ring set, there was a Harbor Freight right near it so I was able to grab an in lb torque wrench and a 3/8 Ball Allen socket ... the job went smooth as silk.
Now I just need to figure out what to do with my old oil. lol I think that Advanced Auto, Pep Boys, etc will take old oil but I am not sure how to get it to them with it being in an open oil pan. I guess I should have bought one that I could close. DOH!
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From: Australia
Check out the 'Scavenger' oil change system.......you might like it too.
http://www.roguechopper.com/products..._Kit_RC120.htm
I like and use one. I was really surprised how much 'dirty' oil would otherwise be left in the system.
http://www.roguechopper.com/products..._Kit_RC120.htm
I like and use one. I was really surprised how much 'dirty' oil would otherwise be left in the system.