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I'm new to motorcycling and I recently bought a Softail Slim FLS 103. I just noticed some oil on the engine. I'm not sure if this is normal or not. Hope someone can help explain.
You have a different engine design, but I can't think of what might send oil up that way. It's just a long stud which should not be drilled into an oil galley. IDK, hopefully you get more help in the correct forum area. Good Luck. Looks like a really clean bike, so it's likely not a big issue.
For a new motorcycle, looks like assembly lube. Clean it up and see if it comes back.
Is that some type of ornamental nut covers. Maybe someone lubed them to snap them on..
PS.. thats one big Sportster....
Make you next post over in the new member area. Just in case..
Welcome from North Beach, FL., USA!
Just in case you have not done this.
Add a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike year, model, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with so others see at the bottom of all your post. This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question.
And an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Jun 3, 2022 at 02:54 PM.
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Oil on engine?
