Could be big problem...
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Could be big problem...
Hi Guys,
I could have a big problem here...I changed my transmission oil to red Line heavy, in February. ....I noticed yesterday on the garage floor , a small drop of red oil... definitely red Line oil..I only read one thread where some one mentioned using red line in the tranny, could cause a leak on the rear transmission seal, especially on older models...I have a 2005 RK Custom...I have only done 500 mile since the oil change..I would of thought this was not enough mileage to wear out a seal...I would appreciate any thoughts, or similar problems..Brummie
PS bike only has 11,000 mile on it...
I could have a big problem here...I changed my transmission oil to red Line heavy, in February. ....I noticed yesterday on the garage floor , a small drop of red oil... definitely red Line oil..I only read one thread where some one mentioned using red line in the tranny, could cause a leak on the rear transmission seal, especially on older models...I have a 2005 RK Custom...I have only done 500 mile since the oil change..I would of thought this was not enough mileage to wear out a seal...I would appreciate any thoughts, or similar problems..Brummie
PS bike only has 11,000 mile on it...
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Don't know much about red line, I changed my chopper to royal purple tho, and lost a throwout bearing and a seal in the first 1000 miles. I ran red atf in that one since new, 35000 miles or so when I did that.
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I have a 2006 SG and I had the same problem. I checked the screws on the outside of the primary and one was a little loose (screws that hold the primary to the casing on the bike). Tightened it up and the drip was gone. Can't hurt to check.
Good luck!
Mike
Good luck!
Mike
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I could have a big problem here...I changed my transmission oil to red Line heavy, in February. ....I noticed yesterday on the garage floor , a small drop of red oil... definitely red Line oil..I only read one thread where some one mentioned using red line in the tranny, could cause a leak on the rear transmission seal, especially on older models...
BTW, I've used RL SPH (same red stuff) in my '07 for about 3˝ years and 30k miles and haven't had any issues with seals. I did have a #8967 mainshaft bearing go out in '09, which isn't uncommon for '07's, but I don't blame the oil on that malady.
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Oil leak
Just checked bolts they were fine....but I shined a flashlight down behind the primary, and I can see oil leaking just behind the tranny, it is definitely coming from there....brummie..
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I have just shone a light behind the primary and down behind the tranny, I can see the oil coming out, it looks like the end of a shaft..so I guess. I am screwed, any body know how much will cost...brummie
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