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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 04:10 PM
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Hi guys, Sorry if this is a dumb question, first Harley Can anybody tell me what this bowl is and why I constantly have a small puddle of oil underneath it
 
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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 04:15 PM
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That's your timing window. Most commonly used when setting your ignition timing.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 04:16 PM
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I’m no expert wrench or even a good one but I doubt the oil your seeing is coming from that plug in the cases, check the breather cover above that area and see if you have oil in the bottom of it that is dripping and puddling where you see it from your motor breather vents.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 04:51 PM
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Thank you bro
 
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