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Old 07-23-2008 | 03:44 PM
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why am i dripping crap from the circular piece just below the forks lock?&nbsp\\; see pic.

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Old 07-23-2008 | 03:47 PM
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I can't see the pic.&nbsp\\; If it's an 07-08, they changed the grease in the steer head bearings, and apparantly it's normal for some to leak out.&nbsp\\; Twice it's blown all over the left front of my fuel tank.
 
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Old 07-23-2008 | 03:50 PM
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Yep, mine "BLOWS" all over my tank too. I wipe it off everytime I notice but it just keeps "cummin".
I guess something had to leak on this thing or it wouldn't be a HD! Just Kidding guys!!!
 
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Old 07-23-2008 | 03:58 PM
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Had that problem once. Required 2 shots from the doctor and a Qtip.
 
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Old 07-23-2008 | 04:01 PM
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Ouch!
 
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Old 07-23-2008 | 04:05 PM
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guess it's normal then. i'll have HD check it next time i'm in.&nbsp\\;just makin sure it's no emergency. thanks.
 
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Old 07-23-2008 | 04:09 PM
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Up. Pretty much normal.
 
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Old 07-23-2008 | 04:50 PM
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Yup:
Get used to it. Happens after every service and each time the temp. get up around 90*. Just wipe it off if you see it cause you'll be wearing it if you don't.
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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:19 PM
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what kind of grease to use?
 
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Old 07-23-2008 | 06:24 PM
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I noticed mine leaking after I went to the dealership to get the 45 mph "wobble" adjusted.
 


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