Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Front shock issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 6, 2009 | 02:56 PM
  #1  
Solidworksguy's Avatar
Solidworksguy
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 332
Likes: 1
From: Pa
Default Front shock issue

I just checked the front pressure and a light oil came out. I no it was oil cause enough fluid came out to hit the rear caliper and to keep the rear brakes from stopping until I burned it off by riding with the rear brakes on. Bike is a 97 RK
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2009 | 03:08 PM
  #2  
Beemervet's Avatar
Beemervet
Ultimate HDF Member
Veteran: Army
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,590
Likes: 444
From: Ohio
Default

PITA, but normal. The cure is to install real shocks.
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2009 | 05:56 PM
  #3  
FastHarley's Avatar
FastHarley
Former Sponsor
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,360
Likes: 453
From: Davie, FL
Default

Originally Posted by Solidworksguy
I just checked the front pressure and a light oil came out. I no it was oil cause enough fluid came out to hit the rear caliper and to keep the rear brakes from stopping until I burned it off by riding with the rear brakes on. Bike is a 97 RK
  1. I am lost on how when you checked your front air springs (front forks) and the oil spit out and hit the rear rotor/caliper brake pads. With all HD air suspension it is common to have oil come out of the air lines.
  2. I do believe when oil gets on your brake pads you must replace the pads.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jack6hd
Touring Models
12
Apr 6, 2016 08:55 PM
fxrmite
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
2
Nov 20, 2012 08:02 AM
arod6
Sportster Models
8
Jul 29, 2010 09:01 PM
beckmanj1
Sportster Models
2
Aug 16, 2008 07:13 AM
CH55210
Softail Models
2
Oct 5, 2006 12:04 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:47 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE