Rocker Box Gasket Leak??
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300 miles on my new Limited and I noticed an oil leak. Front rocker box gasket was changed; with the updated gasket. 4 days after the repair, the same oil leak again. HD elected to replace the front rocker box. I've ridden 3200 miles since and the engine is still dry. So far, so good ?? !!
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eubanks (07-16-2018)
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This happened at my 15K and 20K service and dealer said the same thing both times...
Rocker Box is leaking pretty good but we can fix it at now charge under warranty.
I have a 2016 883 and seems like this is common issues with 16 and 17 models?
Any one have any insight on what might cause the leak or other things to look at for?
Rocker Box is leaking pretty good but we can fix it at now charge under warranty.
I have a 2016 883 and seems like this is common issues with 16 and 17 models?
Any one have any insight on what might cause the leak or other things to look at for?
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I had a 2008 1200C and had to change the gaskets a couple of times. My suspicion is that during the chroming process the rocker boxes become warped. Additionally, sloppy cleaning of the part after milling allows an uneven buildup in the gasket channels which totally screws up the evenness of the chrome layers and the gaskets do not seat properly.
After the first time, I used an airplane high temp sealant very liberally, and the problem never returned. Sad, this should not be happening.
After the first time, I used an airplane high temp sealant very liberally, and the problem never returned. Sad, this should not be happening.
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