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Jul 19, 2010 | 07:47 AM

rickzz

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Trans Side Cover

I have a 2001 Ultra. I had a BAD leak from the Tranny Side Cover, loose bolts. I tightened them and this slowed the leak but I wanna do this right and stop the leak with a new gasket. Is this job as involved as the Shop Manual says?? Do I have to pull the gearset?
Thanks for any help in advance!!

Jul 19, 2010 | 07:51 AM

cuda67bnl

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From: GA.

If it's the gasket behind the 'trap door', yes, it's a pain in the ***. The whole primary has to come off, gear set out, etc.

Jul 19, 2010 | 07:54 AM

rickzz

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Thanks Man. I figured the worst but hoped for the best. I'll dig in tonight and hopefully be back on the road this weekend.

Jul 19, 2010 | 08:03 AM

cuda67bnl

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Best of luck. I wouldn't wish that job on anyone.

Jul 26, 2010 | 11:49 AM

rickzz

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Holy Cow!! Just got my bike back together Saturday, fired her up, with my fingers crossed, started and ran GREAT!!! No noise and NO LEAK!!!!! It was quite a job, but with the manual and some luck I got'er done.
Now, changing the clutch cable and oil return lines.
Off to Las Vegas next month. Only 1,800 miles to get there!!
Thanks for all the advise!!!!
Happy riding...