How do you turn the chain oilers off?

 

You got a problem that needs attention. FYI, Gaskets of today are better than the old gaskets, but your bike will still develop leaks over time. On shovels, the base gaskets are notorious. My old shovel had the base gaskets replaced a couple of times and other than that, and a derby cover leak or two, it never left a mark. If yours is leaving a mark or a puddle, it's leaking period and should be fixed. They didn't leak when new and shouldn't leak now. The chain oiler is another story. That always drips. It was designed to because it does exactly what it's name suggests. Get ready to have splatter on the back of whatever shirt you ride in.

 

Where's it leaking from is what you should be looking for not asking about how much . Wet primary will seep , can't seal them period . Tranny may leak from a few places usually the mainshaft seal & bushing are gone , kicker arm bushing are the next big culprit , the drain plug and some drip a bit around the mounting studs .

Engine leaks are usually rocker box gaskets , base gaskets , the oring on the rocker arm caps and pushrod tubes are the most common . You can also bet your oil lines are dripping a bit too .

Clean her with some simple green & the garden hose and find out where it's all coming from and post back for how to fix what .

 

You old time Harley riders should park you bikes next to old British bikes, then you wouldn't feel bad. Even the fork seals leaked on old Triumphs.

 

They were adjustable.

 

Like TwisTed said, find out WHERE it's leaking from. I wouldn't (and don't) get exited over the primary leakage. Hell, it's rare to see one NOT leaking there. Anything more than a slight weep on the top end I'd be replacing the gaskets.
Nothing sounds or feels like a Shovelhead.

 

screw near/on oil pump..Don't go hogging it down!!!!!

 

Correct, it's supposed to "drip" on the chain in order to oil it. Seems like a leak but it's not. Thats the way they were back then.

 

Seems quite logical, but, I'll ask anyway.

If I put on a new chain that doesn't require oiling, then I can just shut that oil off without having any worries about chain sprocket damage, correct?

If so, which type of chain would you all recommend?

Remember, I am new to Harley's, have been reading and reviewing posts on multiple sites and threads, however, asking seems to always aid in finding the right parts

 

Chain's need lube don't buy into the hype they don't , you don't have the constant drip going on with a good oring chain . My personal choice is a high end Tsubaki Oring chain , costs but with proper care you can get 20,000 miles outa one . Diamond products are about useless the last 10 yrs don't waste the money on them .