Questions & Answers for: harley leaking oil sitting

I have a 2000 1200 custom sportster. It leaks oil out of a overflow tube under the seat.It leaks on the rear end when riding or on the grnd when parked. One mech replaced trans seal, still leaked. ...

harley.... an over filled oil tank will make it puke oil from the intake and a sticky check ball valve will cause it also...this ball type valve allows oil to drain back ...very common after sitting a

throttle body depending what fuel delivery system you have and it will make a huge mess. That's the way Harley designed it for the E.P.A. to keep the oil off of the ground. I hope this was informative

oil cap is leaking 2005 883 has a flush mount oil cap, However after removing the cap I can not get the darn thing to sit flush again any reason why this would happen? and is there a solution? Is ...

...Harley went to a vacuum operated petcock. They are notorious for leaking fuel. Additionally, you have a problem in your carb. Either the needle and seat are not sealing and leaking fuel into the carb ...

...LEAKING OIL AND IS OVERFILLED WITH OIL. WHAT WOULD BE THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE? The Oil Capacity is 3.5 qts. (3.3 L) are you sure you pulled the right drain plug, and drained the ENGINE oil? The engine ...

...harley fxr and when you start the engine oil starts leaking out of the crankcase breather what would cause this This is a common problem with the older bikes. The reason is the position of the oil ...

...leaking. don't notice leakage when bike is upright after riding one day saw a puddle of trans oil under bike. bike was on kickstand at the time. changed oil in trans. went riding. came home and ...

...Harley 1200 Sportster Custom 2005 the oil filler cap does not twist fully and sit securely leaving a small opening. After a short ride I notice oil running down the side of the oil tank?? Why Is the ...

oil pumps operate on the same principal as stock Harley. This ball and it's cast-in seat can wear over time, and/or get some crud in there, allowing oil to leak past it when the engine is off (gravity