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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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i have 2003 1200 sportster. when i took it in for its 1000 mile oil change. when i pick it up and drove it home. when i got home i seen oil over the engine and aircleaner it was the greese from the goose neck. i asked the dealer if that was normal and they told me it was(i don't think so). does anyone know is that the case because im sick of seeing oil after every time i ride. could they of broke a seal or something when they pump the goose neck with greese and didn't tell me? thank
 
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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It is NOT normal! Take it back and tell them to make it right!

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