How can I tell if my transmission is leaking oil?
The tale tell sign on this leak is that the transmission will leak a spot of oil about the size of a quarter or a bit bigger when you park the bike. If you wipe up the spot, it won’t leak anymore until you either ride the bike or simply start the engine. Then it’ll leak that quarter sized spot and stop.
What causes an oil leak between the primary and transmission?
The reason was that they didn’t know you must lubricate the seal before you reinstall the primary cover. When you put the primary cover on with the seal dry, when the engine starts up, the mainshaft immediately goes to 1000 RPM or higher with no lubrication on the seal.
Why does my chain oil leak on my Harley?
The newer Harley’s don’t leak unless something is wrong. As a matter of fact the old shovels didn’t actually leak, they dripped from the chain oiler. So don’t accept the premise.
When did the transmission leak start on my Harley?
Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by horizonchaser, Sep 22, 2011 . I have had this transmission fluid leak for a few months now and I can’t take it any more!
How much oil does a 2005 Softail have?
I can’t answer for the RK, but for the 2005 softail it is definitely 26 fl oz. Best to check the book! Click to expand… 20-24 in the tranny, 26 in the primary. If you put a full quart in there with the cover off on the jiffy stand it will run all over.
Why does my Softail fxsti clutch always jerk?
I have a softail FXSTI (2005) and ever since I bought it new the clutch in 1st gear would always snatch and jerk as I moved away from stop. After endless trial and error, I eventually found what it was: Too much oil in the primary chain case.
The tale tell sign on this leak is that the transmission will leak a spot of oil about the size of a quarter or a bit bigger when you park the bike. If you wipe up the spot, it won’t leak anymore until you either ride the bike or simply start the engine. Then it’ll leak that quarter sized spot and stop.
The reason was that they didn’t know you must lubricate the seal before you reinstall the primary cover. When you put the primary cover on with the seal dry, when the engine starts up, the mainshaft immediately goes to 1000 RPM or higher with no lubrication on the seal.