Leaking oil...again

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Dec 12, 2007 | 10:56 AM

Dale Franks

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Leaking oil...again

At least it's coming from a different place this time. The bike is spitting out oil from between the top oif the cylinder and the valve cover. It's dripping into a pool on the top of the case, and also spraying over the battery cover a bit.

I expected a new bike to spend a littleless time in the shop...

Dec 12, 2007 | 11:15 AM

jaktexas

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RE: Leaking oil...again

That sucks Dale, is it still under warranty?

Dec 12, 2007 | 01:52 PM

Dale Franks

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RE: Leaking oil...again

Yeah. It's only 4 months old, with 6,000+ miles. So, I'll drop it off at the dealer on my way home from work tonight.

Dec 12, 2007 | 02:03 PM

jaktexas

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At least we still be riding unlike the northern bro's.

Dec 13, 2007 | 05:17 AM

FORDS1966302

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RE: Leaking oil...again

Its just marking its territory man... isn't that what Harleys do...j/k

lol hope they get it fixed man.

Dec 13, 2007 | 12:45 PM

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RE: Leaking oil...again

Do you guys think some of the leaks maybe caused by the case and cover finishes. Chrome is notorious for causing leaks around gaskets.Seems like alot of guys complaining of leaks have chromed covers on the bikes. My 1200N is oilleak free after 3500k and has no chromed covers. I know its pretty standard to retorque cover bolts after break-in to compensate for gaskets seating in.