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Oct 4, 2011 | 10:49 PM

#11

2black1s

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From: Simi Valley, CA

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Originally Posted by steelerdude1

I smell the oils all the time, and have no leaks, and don't lose any fluids at time of change. I even posted a thread about it not too long ago, most say "normal" . I guess it is a Harley smell. LOL.

Same here. The warmer it is, the stronger the smell.

If it's not leaking, don't worry about it.

Oct 5, 2011 | 10:55 AM

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classic53

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From: pennsylvania

Besides the vent tube on the tranny, when you did change the filter you will get some oil on the crank case and it does take awhile for it to burn off. Especially the underside where you wire harness runs back.