So I've developed a small leak at the base of the jugs, left side of bike. The stain has gradually gotten larger over the past few months, but not alarmingly so. I assume it's coming from the gasket at the base of the jugs and it's never wet to the touch, just a bit moist and shiny after a ride. Was just wondering if anyone had experienced this, and if there is a quick fix as in retorquing something. If it requires an engine tear down, I'll just live with it until it gets to be really bad. Here's a pic, thanks!

 

Look like the base gasket it is leaking in my opinion. I've had to to take mine in twice for the same thing and it still leaks. But thats another story...

 

A friend of mine has a '93 Fatboy. His started leaking and he cleaned it off real good then put some epoxy glue on it. It dried clear and doesn't leak any more.

Mal

 

I've heard of guys running into this with syn oil an it going away after switching back to dino

 

I have the same thing going on around some of my gaskets. Showed the dealer and they said it's normal for bikes with some mileage. I would just clean it up with some engine brightener and keep riding until it starts seeping out in droplets.

 

Thats my plan, just wasnt sure if there was an easy fix I might be overlooking. She's got 45,000 miles and Ive been running syn since 1k service. Never really noticed it until last summer. Guess if I actually spent the time to clean and brighten the engine with every wash, I might have never even noticed it leaking! That is the cleanest, blackest part of the case right there at the leak!

 

95'' kit will fix it...




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mine started happening at 700 miles.. so that cannot be normal.

 

Sounds like a trip to the dealer is in order for you.