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Mar 14, 2017 | 07:06 PM

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smitty901

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Keithhu

Has anyone else noticed that in the last couple of days there seems to be a rash of people removing this plug?

So odd....

One of those things that come up over and over. You don't even have to read the thread to figure out, what they removed.
I guess we all make mistakes. But if you don't know don't do it.

Mar 14, 2017 | 07:10 PM

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mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keithhu

LOL yes, I get it, but what is it about this particular plug, this week?

actually, this OP pulled a plug from the rt side crankcase...ain;t never seen that before- see pic.

usually it's the one next to the oil drain- which has a different torque spec

and oil pan busted is way cheaper than crankcase busted

mike

Mar 14, 2017 | 08:26 PM

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Markymannn

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Remember this classic? Love the sun and dead cat

Mar 14, 2017 | 08:45 PM

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GriffinDenim13FLHX

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Keithhu

but what is it about this particular plug, this week?

Maybe the week of a full moon has something to do with it?

Mar 14, 2017 | 09:53 PM

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Reyplaya

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sorry, I'm new on the forum. Road King classic 2010

Mar 14, 2017 | 09:57 PM

#16

Reyplaya

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yeap you right. I've learned my lesson.

Mar 14, 2017 | 09:59 PM

#17

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

We don;t want to beat up on you for being new.

You are welcome here.

From where I and some of the other Guys sit we see the same 5 or 6 rookie errors frequently.

Anyway I posted my idea of a fix earlier.

Mike

Last edited by mkguitar; Mar 14, 2017 at 11:44 PM.

Mar 14, 2017 | 10:45 PM

#18

Rat Trap

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Back in the 70's in my grandfathers machine shop he gave me some very good advise that still holds true today.

"If you don't know what you're doing don't touch it".

And welcome to the forum.

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Mar 14, 2017 | 11:18 PM

#19

Salmo pass

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From: Alberta

09 ultra. I do have the shop manual and look d at it tonight. I cannot see what the OP is referring to any where in the manual. Not going to the shop tonight to look under bike. I have no glue what would be green outside of coolant.