Weird Oil leak. Rocker cover bolts leaking
#1
08-05-2013, 08:24 PM
Weird Oil leak. Rocker cover bolts leaking
Guys. need some opinions. My 2012 Fatboy Lo never did this.
Im getting oil dripping down my rocker box covers from the rear and middle rocker cover bolts on the rear cylinder. Going to mention it to the dealer and see what they say.
Anyone else had this
Im getting oil dripping down my rocker box covers from the rear and middle rocker cover bolts on the rear cylinder. Going to mention it to the dealer and see what they say.
Anyone else had this
#2
08-06-2013, 01:03 PM
I had a 2011 XL1200 Sportster that I bought new.
At about 500 miles it began to leak oil at the rocker cover and drip down on the rear cylinder.
I took it in and they discovered that the rocker box was warped and the gasket was installed up side down.
Fixed under warranty, no more problems.
Ron
At about 500 miles it began to leak oil at the rocker cover and drip down on the rear cylinder.
I took it in and they discovered that the rocker box was warped and the gasket was installed up side down.
Fixed under warranty, no more problems.
Ron
#4
08-06-2013, 01:41 PM
1.) if you only see a slight amount of oil- this is left over from assembly. the bolts are coated in oil when fitted at the factory
if it is truly leaking/seeping and dripping, then you most likely have a problem with the crankcase venting and/or oil return system.
a blocked breather when installing a "hi flow" air cleaner can result in this.
if the bike is stock and under warranty- just go visit the dealer.
Mike
if it is truly leaking/seeping and dripping, then you most likely have a problem with the crankcase venting and/or oil return system.
a blocked breather when installing a "hi flow" air cleaner can result in this.
if the bike is stock and under warranty- just go visit the dealer.
Mike
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08-06-2013, 02:33 PM
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1.) if you only see a slight amount of oil- this is left over from assembly. the bolts are coated in oil when fitted at the factory
if it is truly leaking/seeping and dripping, then you most likely have a problem with the crankcase venting and/or oil return system.
a blocked breather when installing a "hi flow" air cleaner can result in this.
if the bike is stock and under warranty- just go visit the dealer.
Mike
if it is truly leaking/seeping and dripping, then you most likely have a problem with the crankcase venting and/or oil return system.
a blocked breather when installing a "hi flow" air cleaner can result in this.
if the bike is stock and under warranty- just go visit the dealer.
Mike
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