its probably not assembly lube man, you probably have an oil leak........assembly lube is practically gone the first few times the bike is ran...its just used so everything is lubricated until oil flows through the first time after a motor is dissassembled.

 

There is an o ring at the base of the jug and it is outside the sleeve that fits into the case. If it has lube on it, there is no place for that lube to go, but out where the OP saw it. As the motor heats up, the lube gets thinner and seepage will show.

Absolutely nothing to worry about, in my opinion. It will eventually stop.

 

First time it's run there might be some oil but from there on it should only be slightly visible as a damp spot reducing as time and miles add up. If it continues to stay wet after about 1k you have a problem. Could be the orings for the dowel drainbacks either damaged or missing.I'd like to know how you had a leak between the case and trans since there is no oil in that area. Had to be leaking between the engine case halves, which raises the question without spliting the cases how they fixed this?
Ron

 

Ron,
To fix the oil leaking between the cases, the cases were split at 1k. This was done under warranty and a new seal was put on. I was told that the seal was similar to a silicon based caulk. That corrected the oil leak that I was seeing coming out of the groove where you put the tool in to split the cases. After this was completed, I was no longer seeing oil there, but I did notice the weeping at the base of the jugs. It is not a lot but it is happening on both jugs. I have since put about 500 miles on the bike. Again, it is a small amount and the dealer (as well as other members on this post) said it would eventually go away. I am just wondering how long (or how many miles) should it take to go away before I take it back to the shop. My warranty expires in October, however last time it was in the shop (for the main oil leak between the cases), they had it for 3 weeks during the summer.....really screwed up my riding season! Anyway, this is my first Harley and I just want to make sure everything is what it should be. Thanks.

 

Sounds like September might be the time to worry about it! He he! (October warranty experation). I'm betting it will be gone by then,...... but make sure you don't forget to get it in on time (if it don't go away).

I't been a while since I went thru it, so I can't accurately tell you "how many mile" it took to go away. Within a few thou, for sure! Likely sooner. Depending on how much goop they slopped on there. It pays to go real light with the stuff, as you have just learned.

 

Maybe it's just happy....

 

Sounds to me like you have a leak. After 500 miles evan if it was assembly lube it should only be seaping from the lube that had gotten on the outside of the O-ring (if it was sealed properly)and that should of be gone after the first couple of rides. You got a leak. You need to keep taking it back and get it fixed.

 

dito, 49000 miles and not a drop of oil or uzz. it has never done that and i bought it new

 

I'm not sure about Harley motors, but on car motors we put an oil dye in the motor. Then let the cust. drive it for 2-3 days then re,ck it with a black light. If it is oil, it will show up with the black light, if not it must be assy lube. Just my 2cents

 

There is no reason he couldn't try the dye trick.

But I have to disagree with the posts that say his base gasket ooze should disappear so fast. Been there, done that. Trap lube down there and it will ooze for a while before it stops. No need to panic.

Besides, his warranty is good til after riding season.

Wanna use some dye? Go for it (it can't hurt).
I'll bet a 6 pack he won't find a leak.