Oil leak from primary

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08-17-2023 | 07:38 AM

Dan89FLSTC

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Originally Posted by Underwoodfarms

I have a 2005 super glide same exact issue. It sat for the year started riding it with the same fluid noticed a small drip of fluid on the bike building up at the drain plug. Thought it was the derby cover leaking for a while then to discover that it appears that it’s coming from behind the primary up by where the belt drive is

Ride it for a while before you tear into it.

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08-17-2023 | 01:33 PM

seniorsuperglideE8

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Using a flashlight and small mirror, check out the shift shaft going into the transmission from the linkage. This is an overlooked area and is a costly one when a shop repairs it. The gasket is inexpensive but the whole primary comes off to get to it.Sorry.

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