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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Default FLHX oil leak
just got back from a short ride, noticed a drop of oil under my streetglide,
upon further inspection I noticed the oil dripped off the voltage regulator wires, , looked closer, cannot see where oil is coming from, thought maybe a rocker cover and running down front, but totally dry...
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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If an oil change has been done recently, it could be left over when the filter was changed. Might try clening it up real good, paying close attention to the oil filter area, take it for another ride and check again.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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On my 2011 they replaced an O-Ring. Something about a new change for 2011 and they have had quite a few repaired under warranty.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Just wet out and cleaned it all up, last oil change was about 1k miles ago, i figure any residual oil should have been gone by now, does'nt seem to do it while parked, seems to leak when running, is there an o-ring under the oil filter housing? bike only has 11k miles on it..is an 07
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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No O ring there that I'm aware of. Perhaps your filter is a little loose. Give it a small tweek but don't over tighten or you'll have a bugger of a time getting it off.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Check the plug at the front of the crank case where the wires go through to the stator.

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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CigarCritic
On my 2011 they replaced an O-Ring. Something about a new change for 2011 and they have had quite a few repaired under warranty.
any chance of getting more details or a bulletin # please? If there is a known 2011 problem I'd like to get it resolved before my bike gets delivered next week.
 
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Originally Posted by CigarCritic
On my 2011 they replaced an O-Ring. Something about a new change for 2011 and they have had quite a few repaired under warranty.
I have a same issue on 2012 FLHX 103. Seems like it is the oil filter. What o ring are you talking about? The one on the oil filer?
 
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No O ring there that I'm aware of. Perhaps your filter is a little loose. Give it a small tweek but don't over tighten or you'll have a bugger of a time getting it off.
Jules.......that a Goshawk, version of the T-45 you're driving there.
 
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It could easily be from the oil change, it hangs out under the oil cooler and drips out when it gets hot. Spray it down good with some parts cleaner hitting all the nooks and crannies. It'll stop.

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