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:

oil leak

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:34 PM
  #1  
reservecop's Avatar
reservecop
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: South Carolina
Default oil leak

today I removed my header and mufflers on my 2010 ultra getting ready to install the new header and stage 1 air kit. after removing the header i noticed that i have an oil leak somewhere on the bottom end but i have been unable to locate the source. this is driving me crazy. is there a history of the 96ci leaking oil in any certain place.
 
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:39 PM
  #2  
mkguitar's Avatar
mkguitar
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,744
Likes: 402
From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Default

warranty ?

oil may drip from the air cleaner if the tank is over filled- many of us run the oil a pint low on the dipstick.

stator plug?

seeps can be found by spraying drugstore foot powder at the suspect area, and the seep will wash away from the source

mike
 
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:42 PM
  #3  
TurkeyRun's Avatar
TurkeyRun
Road Warrior
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,367
Likes: 54
From: Somewhere in NorCal
Default

seeps can be found by spraying drugstore foot powder at the suspect area, and the seep will wash away from the source
Oooohhhh... I LIKE that one
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dmorganroth
Touring Models
30
Nov 4, 2015 07:48 AM
Mikey3214
General Harley Davidson Chat
11
Jan 2, 2011 08:26 AM
nchogfan
Exhaust System Topics
1
Oct 15, 2010 11:25 AM
phatboy on a fatboy
Oil Archive (no new posts)
25
Jun 27, 2008 10:49 PM
pjpockets
Softail Models
6
Jun 17, 2008 10:07 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:04 PM.

story-0
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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