opinions needed on this oil leak :(
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opinions needed on this oil leak :(
This is my 2008 Nightster that I purchased over the winter. When I got home from a short ride today I noticed this oil leak. It's a bit out of focus, but you can see where it dripped while I was riding. Any opinions on the matter? Thanks guys/gals. Unfortunately the 30 day warranty ran up last month with the dealer I bought it from(non HD dealer).
2008 Nightster
3500 miles
stage one
DSC_7766 by Chase Vanderbilt, on Flickr
2008 Nightster
3500 miles
stage one
DSC_7766 by Chase Vanderbilt, on Flickr
Last edited by Chazeman2; 06-09-2014 at 02:34 PM.
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...time-help.html
just replaced my gaskets 2 days ago on my 01 hugger.. with basically no mechanical abilities, i was able to get it done and right the first time too!
patience!
just replaced my gaskets 2 days ago on my 01 hugger.. with basically no mechanical abilities, i was able to get it done and right the first time too!
patience!
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Rocker cover gaskets are like cheap rubber bands on that year. When mine went on my 07 I went to the dealer and got the updated gaskets for $8.00 for the inner and outer. They are the same thing as the cometic but way cheaper and just as good. It does not take long at all to change them.
I swapped mine with new ones from the dealer. I ordered cometic gaskets but never put them on.
I used this tool to remove and replace the bolts.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/910-...FeI7Ogod6zEA5w
Be careful not to ruin your threads. Dont over tighten or you will be helicoiling the lower rocker boxes.
The covers are easier to remove from the left side of the bike. Shouldn't take more than two hours. Take your time.
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Ha! $400 total and $40 per gasket = sodomy
scurvy dealers.
use this to ball park actual parts costs:
http://www.shopronniesharleydavidson...partfinder.htm <----- bookmark this
Last edited by cvaria; 06-09-2014 at 05:51 PM.