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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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I'm a newbie just bought a 98 XL Sportster. Day 8 start bike only to hear a noise. Look down and see bubbles of oil seeping out from front spark plug. its loose can anyone tell me what the proper torque spec is?
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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You said oil from the spark plug? Your sure ts oil and not fuel? If your getting oil those piston rings are gone. If its fuel then call up your local Harley dealer and ask a mechanic to help you out with the torque. Sorry I don't have a book for that. Or you could get a Harley bible. http://www.themanualstore.com/Harley...vice-s/141.htm
 
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