Harleys & Oil Leaks

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09-21-2006, 12:31 PM

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RE: Harleys & Oil Leaks

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ORIGINAL: wbogley

I dont think droping it has anything to do with the leak. Did it hit the clutch cover when it fell?

It did fall to the left both times and I suppose the clutch cover may have contacted the ground - though I do not see any scratches on it. Might need to look at it in better light. It did not go over hard, so I would hope there was no internal damage. Runs fine.

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09-21-2006, 12:35 PM

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RE: Harleys & Oil Leaks

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I had the same leak in the same place. Harley dealer said change or clean the air filter and it will not leak. I done what he said and it stoped the leak. Now I clean the air filter often and have never had another oil leak

Really! I would never make that connection. I'll definitely give it a shot and see what goes, thought I also can't imagine the filter is that dirty as I believe the dealer changed it before I bought it and I only have put about 600 miles on the bike. Still, I'll see if it helps.

How often do you clean the filter?

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09-21-2006, 04:49 PM

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RE: Harleys & Oil Leaks

You shouldn't have any 'oil leaks' with the newer improved EVO or TC bikes.

I have an EVO Dyna WideGlide, EVO 2005 1200C Sportster, and a TC Road King. Not one of them have any leaks anywhere.

Wish I could say the same about my '81 Shovelhead, or my '49 Panhead which has been retired to the show circuit.