that'll be good info. Knowing the MOCO's chasin this one in particular.

 

My cases appear fine, cylinders are fine. This all appears to have just started from the oil cooler connection to the engine. From the oil cooler to the bottom right.

I completely cleaned everything except this connector as I only discovered the true source after this mornings ride. Had a guy check it out at a local charity ride and he agreed its the connection that is failing.

Cold measure is 3 dots above add a quart. This just started sometime this week, was caught by friend's wife who joked about it (her old 883 had a leak early on).

Regardless, dealer said he would come get it and not to ride it so I will let them take care of it. It will wet a paper towel if I wipe it down all the way back to the front, these are after the second ten minute loop to confirm source.






Right front, oil cooler connection, looking down on it

right underside, was perfectly dry before 10 minute run

doesn't look like much but if I wipe off this going forward to oil cooler I can wet a paper towel

 

This is what scares me and keeps me from even considering a trade. With my bad knees, I would have trouble getting down to inspect or look for issues like this. Looks like I'm sticking with the 103 for a while.

 

Well we now wait on parts which is fine. Apparently this connector goes into the crankcase and needs to be replaced along with two other pieces. I got lucky in that I didn't ride it much after first finding it as I guess it could go bad really fast. Wish there was a part fiche to see what pieces are there

 

The positive side is that it will be covered by warranty. Better yet, you weren't on a long trip, fully loaded with gear and clothes.

 

I think your talking about #10

 

You da man 14GuineaPig !

 

nice find, I was searching all over that other site and could not find that image.

So it appears they have to replace the 6,10, and 11 on my Road King.

and here I was hoping to put the lowers on this weekend.

 

Willing to bet that as soon you replace factory lubes to a better quality synth type, those parts will oerform as they should

 

Your bike and Im sure you know whats going on with it, but 6&11 would be used when #10 is not used. Sounds like your getting a new check valve, could be a new clamp and hose too. Wish you and your bike a quick repair for sure.