New Oil Leak
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Road Captain
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New Oil Leak
I've put about 1200 miles on the bike since I got it a few weeks ago, and since they fixed the first oil leak which was at the o rink at the speed sensor. I noticed a smell again last night, found oil residue this time directly beneath the chrome cover with "six speed" printed on it. Is this a common place, is there something I can troubleshoot without going back to the dealer?
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Road Captain
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I checked the two bolts where the exhaust bolts to the transmission, they were quite loose. One I could almost have unscrewed with my finger. I hope that nails it.
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Cruiser
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Thats a common problem on the touring bikes... the bolts holding the outer case to the inner loosen and must be retightened periodically.. particularly the two with the exhaust bracket. I recommend removing them, cleaning them off, apply loctite and retorque all. Depending on your exhaust system (if mod), you may be able to do that without removing the exhaust. After a retorquing, you should be good for another few years in my experience.
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So I tightened the bolts that attach the exhaust to the transmission, and yes they were loose, but I am still getting seepage even after tightening as much as I could. Any other suggestions?