I've got an '07 FLHTCU that i have had for a couple of years now; its my second HD.
This one was purchased as a very low mileage, all original specimen and I have put about 12K on her since July of '19.

I made a run from SoCal to Yuma back in April/May and when I returned home I checked the oil while it was hot and the stick was bare!
I know there was oil in it before, so I was quite alarmed, especially since there wasn't a drop on my garage floor.
Next step was a 3-hole change. I found the drain plug was loose, so I figured it happened on the ride.

Been recovering from knee surgery so the bike has sat quite a bit since May; only ridden a couple of short rides.
Now after about 3 weeks since it was ridden, I have drips on the floor in a strange "L-shaped" pattern, below the gearbox area:

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Just wondering if a particular drip pattern like this on the floor might help point me to the root cause.
I'm guessing it is probably the shift shaft seal, pan bolts, etc. but it's just a guess.
I'm going to clean it up today and re- torque any bots in the area.
Any insight as to relating a unique drip pattern to a particular/likely cause would be appreciated.

Thanks all!

 

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Hi there 07UG, GREAT to have u with us man.

Your question is better asked in a more appropriate forum mate. This is the Welcome Area Only.


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Welcome from Deep East Texas. Good to have you here.

 

Thanks for the hospitality guys.
I actually got dressed and sprayed the bike down enough to take a closer look.
The oil pan bolts were all loose!
I'll be sure to put my next question in the correct location for better responses.

In the meantime, heres a pic of my scoot (minus the tourpack)

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