Rear Cylinder oil weep
#1
05-21-2018, 06:33 PM
#2
05-21-2018, 06:53 PM
I'm sure you will get a variety of opinions, but my '05 RK has had a small base gasket weep on the rear cylinder for the last five years. I keep an eye on it and it hasn't gotten any worse that I can tell. If it ever does get worse, then I'll address it. I've seen quite a few do this. Just my opinion, of course...
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#3
05-21-2018, 06:56 PM
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#4
05-22-2018, 06:43 PM
TC have an oring on the bases not base gasket.
I personally would not worry about that. But would keep it in back of mind Wouldn't hurt to to tq bolts at the base of the jugs. Only have access to one side of the head bolts.
At 27k have you replaced the tensioner pads? Taking heads off pulling cams to see inner shoes and redoing would be a good time. I'd go to the new tensioner set up.
But if you are going to do that, I would go 95, If that cams and heads. It adds up. But I don't like to do the work twice if I can help it.
If you choose to just take fix it. Probably $100 in gaskets and oring. Not really hard. I hate screwing with push rods. Circ clips in pistons can be a kill too. Next maybe I'll look at the tool.
I personally would not worry about that. But would keep it in back of mind Wouldn't hurt to to tq bolts at the base of the jugs. Only have access to one side of the head bolts.
At 27k have you replaced the tensioner pads? Taking heads off pulling cams to see inner shoes and redoing would be a good time. I'd go to the new tensioner set up.
But if you are going to do that, I would go 95, If that cams and heads. It adds up. But I don't like to do the work twice if I can help it.
If you choose to just take fix it. Probably $100 in gaskets and oring. Not really hard. I hate screwing with push rods. Circ clips in pistons can be a kill too. Next maybe I'll look at the tool.
#5
05-22-2018, 06:58 PM
TC have an oring on the bases not base gasket.
I personally would not worry about that. But would keep it in back of mind Wouldn't hurt to to tq bolts at the base of the jugs. Only have access to one side of the head bolts.
At 27k have you replaced the tensioner pads? Taking heads off pulling cams to see inner shoes and redoing would be a good time. I'd go to the new tensioner set up.
But if you are going to do that, I would go 95, If that cams and heads. It adds up. But I don't like to do the work twice if I can help it.
If you choose to just take fix it. Probably $100 in gaskets and oring. Not really hard. I hate screwing with push rods. Circ clips in pistons can be a kill too. Next maybe I'll look at the tool.
I personally would not worry about that. But would keep it in back of mind Wouldn't hurt to to tq bolts at the base of the jugs. Only have access to one side of the head bolts.
At 27k have you replaced the tensioner pads? Taking heads off pulling cams to see inner shoes and redoing would be a good time. I'd go to the new tensioner set up.
But if you are going to do that, I would go 95, If that cams and heads. It adds up. But I don't like to do the work twice if I can help it.
If you choose to just take fix it. Probably $100 in gaskets and oring. Not really hard. I hate screwing with push rods. Circ clips in pistons can be a kill too. Next maybe I'll look at the tool.
#6
05-22-2018, 08:30 PM
I wouldn't fix that until I put bigger pistons in at 90 to 100k miles. Even then it wouldn't be during riding season. That won't hurt a thing OP, ride it.
It's a Harley, something more important than that will need attending to soon enough.
It's a Harley, something more important than that will need attending to soon enough.
Last edited by Campy Roadie; 05-22-2018 at 08:32 PM.
#7
05-22-2018, 08:39 PM
It is in the touring section. He has an 2006 I thought.
The touring bikes didn't get hyd until 2007 with the 6 speed Dynas or softails might have had the upgrade in 2006. They usually start with the little bikes.
I did gears on my 01, but it had a timken, 2006 do not. So I would look into retro hyd.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; 05-22-2018 at 10:11 PM.
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05-22-2018, 08:47 PM
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