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Jul 9, 2012 | 02:42 PM

#11

shooter5074

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From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians

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Originally Posted by mrfikser

I had a bike in the 70s that blew a oil line to the cooler and it caused me slide all over the place....but i didn't crash...

That's cause your bell bottom pants and platform disco shoes provided more stability than shorts and sandals, like guys wear today.

Jul 9, 2012 | 02:46 PM

#12

Drum

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From: Western Illinois

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Originally Posted by rblais

has anyone ever heard of this happening and have any suggestions

I have heard of riders crashing before. Hang on tight to the bars.

Jul 9, 2012 | 03:46 PM

#13

SG Mike

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From: Westerville, OH

First post and the question is about trail of oil and crashing?

Trolling???

Jul 9, 2012 | 04:41 PM

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skototrot

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From: Willis, Texas

Jul 9, 2012 | 04:51 PM

#15

Pinetop

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From: louisiana

Newbie really looking for a real answer here, please. this sounds really dangerous if it occurs like this.

Jul 9, 2012 | 06:45 PM

#16

ybnorml

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From: outskirts of ba habba

Drain plug from oil pan not fully tightened, then
dumping remaining oil in front of / under rear wheel .....IDFK !!!!!

Maybe the butt leakage was too much and he slid off the seat....
then the bike hits a tree. I still DFK !!!!

OK, back to my gin and tonic

Jul 9, 2012 | 07:15 PM

#17

Dionicio

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From: El Paso, Texas

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Originally Posted by rblais

I have a 2007 Road King (or had)....coming home from work it started to wobble and increased as I proceeded up the road to pull over....I lost control of the bike causing me to slide, striking a tree. Damages were severe and they totalled the bike....I believe it was a fluid leak and the seals failed. My insurance has doubled because of the accident and I have asked for a hearing to dispute it....has anyone ever heard of this happening and have any suggestions...no help on either part of bike shop or insurance company