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I don't know what is going on but I'm sure it is not good does anyone have an Idea what is happening? Could it be a head gasket or cracked head I'm completely in the dark here. Help if at all possible. Fred
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Valve seals would not create an external oil leak,blue smoke at start up yes.As others have said would lean towards a head gasket.Just wondering,the rubber boot that covers the clutch cable looks as though it is resting against the cly is it possible that it has a hole in it and when you or your service guy lubes the cable oil is seeping out,I have seen stranger things happen.
Update dropped off Old Shiney the Harley Dealer service says they will take care of problem just as soon as possible hopefully this week barring rain for steam clean and test run to see exactly where it is coming from. Good dealer well recommended so I will keep updating as I get news and the verdict. :afraid:travel safe Fred
Thanks for all the input I have 25,150 miles on it I have owned it since 10/10/2013 start mileage for us was 7,872 miles. I am the third owner. All heat control done to the machine I have done, PV tuner, Tank lift and air deflectors thank Kevin DK Customs. Mini Might Love Jug fans PaPa Zook. I went to visit a local independent wrench his theory is possibly valve seals are shot from heat and dried out sitting all winter I noticed a little stain at the end of last season of riding. The Indy also said it would be a good time to freshen the entire top end, most likely I will be going that way then I know what I'm dealing with. I plan on keeping it for as long I breathe, decisions... decisions... Thanks again for all comments and points to pondered... :good: ride safe Fred
Update #2 The oil filter mount loose needs new gasket, rear rocker box also leaking small amount of oil, biggy is Stator seal seeping oil creating a real mess. Dealers tech streamed off head and cannot replicate oil stain on stud. while it is all in pieces I will be changing the front pulley to a thirty I purchased at a great discount from another member on the forum (thanks) bro. so I should be back on road by Friday. Amen!!! travel safe Fred
Sounds like relatively good news! I think you're going to like the new pulley!
Kevin
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