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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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I bought a 2011 sportster 883 low off showroom floor at 1000 miles rocker panel leaking . The dealership fixed it . At 1400 the rocker panel is leaking again, what causes this to happen. I very disappointed that a new bike would have problems at such low mileage.Anyone know why this keeps happening
 
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I think this is a common issue on the newer bikes. Maybe you can get an upgraded gasket. I've had my bike 22 years and no leaks at all.

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