Leaking gasket
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Leaking gasket
I ride a 2007 EG Classic (27000 miles). I have a gasket leaking where the motor and transmission bolt together.(engine case) I first started noticing it several months back but didn't pay much attention to it. It doesn't actually drip oil but leaves a greasy metallic residue that will stain your finger or whatever you rub it off with. I have the bike at the dealer now being repaired(under warranty). Just wondering if anyone else has this problem and what may have caused it? Thanks.
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There is not a gasket between the tranny and the engine, but I think most bikes do this...That is what I was told. I almost forgot to say that there is not any oil there either. The engine and tranny are separate compartments with different kinds of oil.
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From: Frederick, MD
I think its pretty common I have two 07 s and they both have a little oil dampness in that area. No drips yet I showed one of the bikes to service manager and he said to clean with brake cleaner and see if it comes back. I have not done this yet.
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OK...I did all the disassembly/reassembly when I painted my scoot.
There was no gasket between the trans/motor on mine.
What year did HD start doing this?
Did MOCO screw me out of a gasket!?
I don'y have the seepage problem, but I would like to know.
There was no gasket between the trans/motor on mine.
What year did HD start doing this?
Did MOCO screw me out of a gasket!?
I don'y have the seepage problem, but I would like to know.
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
If there is not a gasket there should be so it wouldn't be metal to metal. I just looked at mine and if it is there I can't see the edge of it.
Last edited by SG 1; Nov 25, 2008 at 07:00 PM.