Rocker Cover Leak
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The rocker gasket leak unfortunately is "normal". Not all, but a lot of Sportsters leak there where yours is and sometimes in the front. But the rear rocker box cover is where most of them happen. Not a symptom of a bigger problem. Google or search this forum (and XLFORUM) and you will see that this happens a lot. Not hard to fix and replace with a better gasket.
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I had the same problem with my 07 1200 custom. In fact I replaced it twice with Harley gaskets and they didn't last long at all. My buddy had the same problem with his 08 1200
custom. I finally replaced the gaskets with Cometic gaskets and haven't had a problem since. These gaskets come as a set so I would recommend changing both front and rear while you have the tank off. It's actually a pretty simple job. Make sure you have the service manual and torque to the proper specs. Good luck.
custom. I finally replaced the gaskets with Cometic gaskets and haven't had a problem since. These gaskets come as a set so I would recommend changing both front and rear while you have the tank off. It's actually a pretty simple job. Make sure you have the service manual and torque to the proper specs. Good luck.
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its not just sportys....i have an 04 cvo electraglide. i bought it used about 6 months ago. it only had 3000 miles on it. i now have about 10k on her and the rockerbox in the rear cylinder is leaking. it happened to another 04 cvo that i bought new in 04....pretty common among harleys and a pretty easy repair.
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Just did a video on how to do it, not the best quality but I documented the whole process.
Harley Sportster XL883L Rocker Box Upper and Lower Gasket Replacement - YouTube
Harley Sportster XL883L Rocker Box Upper and Lower Gasket Replacement - YouTube
That's awesome. Thanks!
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Greetings from India. Great job with the Video buddy . I had a similar problem with my iron 883 after putting the aftermarket chrome rocker cover trim on my heads. I was told by my Harley service guy that its the size of the rocker cover screw that causes the oil leakage and then i had to remove the covers so that the leakage does not happen again. And guess what ?? just few days after that i could see the leakage yet again so i presume i have the same gasket issue.
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