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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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ahh, sorry, im a noob to harley's, the case is what I meant.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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If its the bottom of the case that is leaking, that is a bigger job.

Definitely get a service manual for that bike and look at what will be needed.

You will definitely need a gasket, and you will need to remove the clutch cable too, but if you are lucky nothing else will need to come apart.
 
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cool, thanks!
 
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Could be the shift shaft seal and it's dripping down. That wouldn't leak when it's parked. Clean it and check for drips around the shifter shaft.
 
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