Where does the leak come from on a Harley Davidson?
It may be something small like a blocked vent line but you didn’t mention what area it was coming from. If it’s coming from the area behind the pulley, then it gets a bit more involved. Which side of the bike is it coming from and are you sure it isn’t a primary leak instead of the trans?
What to do if you have primary oil leak on Harley?
Remove all of the primary chain case cover bolts with a ratchet and Allen driver. Pull out on the cover to separate it from the inner chain case. Scrape the old gasket material off of the gasket surfaces with a gasket scraper. Wipe the inside of the cover clean with a shop rag.
What causes a primary chain to leak on a Harley?
The primary chain case cover contains Harley primary chain case lubricant which lubricates the clutch pack and primary chain. Failure of the primary chain case cover gasket or either of the two inspection cover gaskets will result in a leak and need to be replaced.
How do you fix primary gasket on Harley Davidson?
Remove all of the primary chain case cover bolts with a ratchet and Allen driver. Pull out on the cover to separate it from the inner chain case. Scrape the old gasket material off of the gasket surfaces with a gasket scraper. Wipe the inside of the cover clean with a shop rag. Lift the primary cover and the new gasket into position.
How does a primary oil leak work on a Harley Davidson?
How to Fix a Primary Oil Leak on a Harley. Harley-Davidson motorcycles use a chain-driven primary system to transmit power from the engine sprocket to the clutch housing. Drive plates in the clutch pack engage the plates in the clutch pack to drive the primary shaft in the transmission.
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!
The primary chain case cover contains Harley primary chain case lubricant which lubricates the clutch pack and primary chain. Failure of the primary chain case cover gasket or either of the two inspection cover gaskets will result in a leak and need to be replaced.
What to do if your sporster brake fluid is contaminated?
DON”T DO IT! If you are not sure which fluid is in the system, drain it, flush it with new DOT 4 drain it again, fill with DOT 5 ride it for a week or two and drain and fill again. The DOT 4 will absorb the water in the system and by draining and re-filling and draining and re-filling, you get the moisture out and the DOT 5 won’t be contaminated.
When do you have a leak in transmission?
If you are having to add fluid regularly then you do have a leak – transmission fluid doesn’t just evaporate, it has to go somewhere for the level to go down. The leak may be small and hard to detect, but it will be there.
What causes the transmission to go into limp mode?
Top reasons causing Transmission To Go Into Limp Mode: 1 Mass Air Flow Sensor could also cause your transmission to go into limp mode. 2 Defective shift module, inside the car. 3 Bad Speed Sensor 4 Brake Light Switch 5 Defective transmission control module. 6 Old Battery