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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 07:30 PM
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i have a 2017 107 m8 street glide when i run through gears hard i get liquid on pipe even some on saddle bag.why?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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What kind of liquid do you suppose it is?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 07:57 PM
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looks like its coming out of breather.
 
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maybe too rich? has been tuned.
 
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It’s most likely the breather puking oil. It’s very common, run the oil a little lower and it may help. You can do an external breather or catch can but I’d be willing to bet the moco would use that as a reason to void your power train warranty
 
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the warranty is crap anyway.they won't replace a oil sending switch.light comes on shut off motor and restart and its ok until next time. they say it must stay on to replace.rear brake has squealed since day one and they won't do anything about it.now rear brake has a moan at low speeds. i will change rotor and pads and it will be fine. bike is under warranty for two more months.bad thing is i have extended service plan. Harley warranty is no good.oil switch cost 13.00 and takes 10 minutes to change.you would think they would want to keep a GOOD customer.
 
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the warranty is crap anyway.they won't replace a oil sending switch.light comes on shut off motor and restart and its ok until next time. they say it must stay on to replace.rear brake has squealed since day one and they won't do anything about it.now rear brake has a moan at low speeds. i will change rotor and pads and it will be fine. bike is under warranty for two more months.bad thing is i have extended service plan. Harley warranty is no good.oil switch cost 13.00 and takes 10 minutes to change.you would think they would want to keep a GOOD customer.
I used to think that too, but Harley is only loyal to themselves and their shareholders. You can cance your esp and get a prorated refund. It’s pretty ridiculous to have to spend a lot of money after the fact to make it run the way it should from the factory
 
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the warranty is crap anyway.they won't replace a oil sending switch.light comes on shut off motor and restart and its ok until next time. they say it must stay on to replace.rear brake has squealed since day one and they won't do anything about it.now rear brake has a moan at low speeds. i will change rotor and pads and it will be fine. bike is under warranty for two more months.bad thing is i have extended service plan. Harley warranty is no good.oil switch cost 13.00 and takes 10 minutes to change.you would think they would want to keep a GOOD customer.
Maybe try a new dealer for warranty repair.
 
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When I get in mine hard sometimes I pee a little. What color is the liquid?
 
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A "liquid'? .......Can you be more specific?
 
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