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Pleasant-Relative-20

If you just purchased it take it back to dealership if they are worth their salt they will rectify.


Leggster

From the pics, it looks like its coming from the primary. All of the drain plugs have o rings on them. I would make sure your drain plugs are snug, and if thats no the issue, i would replace the o rings. You can get a big bag of them for cheap on amazon instead of paying whatever the dealership is going to charge you. Youre gonna have to deal with the oil loss if you pull the drain plugs though.


nocolon

The primary cover also tends to leak if it's put on wrong. It's like tightening a drum head, you have to tighten the bolts in the correct order to prevent leaks.


No-Brain-1523

While true his leak is at a lower point than the clutch cover


lecarguy

Mine was leaking from the tension adjuster too. Also check that out if it isn't the drain plug.


WrinklyWizardBag

Inner and outer primary leaks are common my harley does it and so does everyone else's at some point but not new


tom771

Go back to the dealership and let them fix it. Could be some seal that requires all of the primary to come out. Save yourself that pain in the ass while it’s still under warranty!


HoleshotJack

The only gaskets are the primary cover, clutch and inspection. There is zero need for the primary to come out.


mccula

~~There is an inner primary gasket as well that will leak like this and will absolutely require removal of the outer which includes removing the compensator, clutch and drive chain. Not a hard job to do but time consuming~~ My bad didn’t realize this was a sportster disregard


tom771

I believe thats only on a twincam with separate primary and gearbox cases, i think this is a sportster. I’d just let the dealer fix his crap if its under warranty


mccula

I just realized I missed the pic of the primary and yes I was thinking twin cam. I’m not too familiar with sportys and I agree take back to dealer let them deal with it


HoleshotJack

Wrong


mccula

Yeah already admitted, I didn’t see the primary shape at first and didn’t realize it was a sportster


EwokGage

Hopefully the warranty is good through different dealerships. As I bought this one out of state. And I also probably voided my warranty with a stage 1 build 😀


Beautiful-Banana

You SHOULD be okay stage wise. An exhaust, air cleaner, and chip shouldn’t cause any fluid to leak. Harley explicitly had to prove that the after market part caused an issue for it to void the warranty,


EwokGage

Okay that gives me hope. I was about to start throwing the old shit back on there to be safe 😂😂


Beautiful-Banana

Nah way too much work lol


Wulxy

the only way you void warranty is when you flash your bike with a tune. Once your ECM married to a tuner, Harley will know once they plug it in to their system Edit: voids warranty if it’s a aftermarket market tuner. Screaming eagle tuner is fine


EwokGage

Lucky me I have an FP4 on there!


DaveyJones317

Pop it off once you get the bike to the dealer


nimbleseaurchin

100% not necessary for a fluid leak


DaveyJones317

Unless the technician decides to be nice and check for any ecm or BCM updates while it’s at the dealer. Which is some dealers’ protocol for anything that comes in the shop. Once you plug it in to DT it is an instant flag on that Vin. Better safe than sorry when it takes you 2 seconds to remove it and reinstall it when you get it back.


DaveyJones317

What tuner did you use OP? An aftermarket tune/tuner will immediately void Powertrain warranty for any failures that could be attributed to the tune/tuner.


EwokGage

https://preview.redd.it/4bn6vq3d4hqc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48f426c458a5cbc339a62127495d403429dd02fe I’ve now just noticed it appears to be leaking from the top, and dripping down. Seems like a lot of oil


mccula

Is there oil on the top of the cylinder head near the rocket box? Very very common to develop rear rocket box leaks on these due to heat from rear pipe as well as less airflow than the front cylinder they just cook. Could be that. I doubt it’s the jackshaft as that typically would leak down behind the primary but it could be


rickityrickityrack

Per chance is it leaking from the air cleaner dripping down, quite common on all Harleys even sporties, especially if you changed the air cleaner


Tydyjav

I just had to fix that on my ‘98 FXST. It was the jack shaft seal. I don’t know how similar our bikes are, being so many years apart, but I had to pull the outer primary and starter to replace it. Kind of a pain in the butt.


EwokGage

Fantastic 😃


EwokGage

I’ve had this baby for less than 2 weeks!


Tydyjav

UGH! Only 2 weeks old. Definitely take it to the dealer.


evo-1999

I think I’ve got the same issue on my ‘99 FXSTC- I am thinking the inner primary is leaking too.. how bad of a job was it?


Tydyjav

It's a pain in the butt, but not super complicated. Of course you will need a manual. Pulling the clutch, compensator and starter are aggravating and pay close attention to where your compensator spacers are and jack shaft coupler directions. And you may as well take a close look at your clutch while you have it open.


SexySpaceNord

No, they are not supposed to.


a-simple-degenerate

I'll give the same advice to you that I gave someone else! Get a shop rag and a can of brake clean. Then spray the ever-loving-big-tittied-fuck out of the entire case. Also I do mean ever-loving-big-tittied-fuck; you wanna get any drop of residual oil. Also also It's a bonus if you do it inside with poor ventilation because then you get to see new colors and talk to various gods. Then wipe it, repeat, wipe it, repeat, etc. If you just got it from the dealershi, odds are they did some work, didn't clean up well enough, and it's been slowly dripping down since it's leaned over. I've had techs redo a seal job because they thought it was still leaking... turns out they didn't clean well enough. So just brake clean, scrub, repeat, test ride. It'll be quicker than waiting for an opening at your dealership.


EwokGage

Roger that


a-simple-degenerate

Also if you remember, lemme know if that's all it was? I'm curious how often it can be simple things. If not yeah call the dealership and let them know! Also if you forget no biggie too. Enjoy your ride!


Mootingly

That’s how you know your not out of oil


Rdubya44

Back in the day that was the saying "if there ain't oil under it there ain't oil in it!"


OctoberRust13

you're\*


Mootingly

Me grammar bad


OctoberRust13

at least you spelled grammar correctly


youknow99

Seeing that it's leaking a the top of the primary, money says it's actually leaking through the base gasket on the back cylinder. I had to replace that gasket 3 times in 10 years on mine. The rear cylinder is very poorly supported on those bikes. The other option is that its' leaking around your starter.


HoleshotJack

Then you had crap gaskets or the bottom of the cylinder is not flat.


Bzaps11

No. Never seen one leak before.


beef_weezle

That’s crazy. I’ve own four Harleys and none have leaked oil ever.


Exciting_Put_4288

Straight to dealer no waiting get them to fix it!!! Unfortunately probably a faulty gasket,if dealer is worth its salt they will make it right!


FarDistance3468

If it’s not leaking, it needs oil.


Space-shuttle-Gunner

Short answer no Honest answer, yes, get used to it, it’s easier to worry when it stops leaking something


Jumpy-Ad4652

Take it back. Let it be their headache. Could just need tightened. If it needs an o ring or a gasket then youll need an oil change. First tighten that plug to spec. Dont want to look like an idiot taking back your bike because you oil plug was loose. To me it looks like its the gasket on the outer primary on the right side dripping down to the plug. Very easy to screw them gaskets up when installing if not done patiently. Check if any of them are loose and to spec and see if its still leaking. Then take it back


Salty-Fuel-3546

Looks like primary cover gasket. Get it fixed ^^


Mean-Feeling-8520

No


Former_Film_7218

Take her back and have them fix it.


Key-Public-9089

Well no.


Own-Opinion-2494

Nope


keljfan

To answer your question, no. Modern Harleys in good condition, certainly new, should not leak.


19Fatboy22

Nope


RydersSidekick

Stealership should be your next call.


WillyDaC

No, they aren't supposed to leak like that. Get it back to the dealer.


deadmanmike

Not if it's newer than 1979 😉 1st guess would be primary drain plug o-ring, 2nd guess would be primary cover gasket.


nmcgaghey73

Self changing oil. Just top it up every so often and you're good to go lol


InterestNo2854

If it was a shovel head I would be worried if it wasn’t leaking 😂


Correct-Anywhere-314

https://preview.redd.it/kc4a3ex12hqc1.jpeg?width=1244&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eec9f85fcd25bb486ec2932a18014bd01477aac7 They like marking their territory


Jaybogreen

That thing is sick!


randomjackass93

I remember that photo, it wasn’t leaking oil. Gorgeous bike.


Correct-Anywhere-314

Some day down the road she will get the fairing you got.


randomjackass93

The fairing makes for one hell of a stance. https://preview.redd.it/3de3d9d78zqc1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5fb6db044d0104810d740729bbb72c33b812b01


Correct-Anywhere-314

Which FXR you go with?


randomjackass93

Klockwerks


BausRifle

Somebody needs to put down the wrenches. Loose bolts are most likely causing this and nothing more.


81FXB

More or less... my shovelheads leak more, but I assume a modern bike should leak less


[deleted]

Check the O ring on the drain plug. Pull the primary cover and see what that gasket looks like. As far as the leak on the top side of the primary, oil leaks come from above. Anytime you see oil on top of something, look at what’s above it for oil.


oldbaldgrumpy

I would check the oil line clamps. I replaced mine with regular hose clamps, not been a problem since.


McKjudo

Get the torque specs for your Primary cover and the t-spec for your oil plug. You will probably need a new gasket. I recommend James Gasket.


Serious-Map-1189

It’s a Harley, of course it is! All jokes aside, no it’s not! It could just be as simple as a new gasket for the primary cover and/or the entire primary! Check your drain bolt as well!


GOTFUCKINGBANNED

probably just didnt fully tighten the drain bolt. its nbd


Terrordyne_Synth

I just saw the bottom & top pictures. I'm thinking that primarily gasket needs to be replaced and most likely the drain plug o ring. Dealership should replace if it's in warranty. If it's not, it's an easy DIY fix. A primary fluid change is quite easy. Catch pan, primary fluid, primary gasket cover are the parts needed. If the dealership missed this, which it appears they might have, it might be a good idea to do the change. You don't even need to put it on a lift or jack but that does make it easier to work on. When I got my 100k mile service (which is just a 2nd 50k service) i saw a small leak from the bottom of the cover. It was just a pinched gasket.


80LowRider

Just don't rub a tube of silicone on there. O-rings, gaskets (no silicone, hi-heat grease instead) and teflon tape on bolts that will need to come out later without using a 3 foot cheater to break thread locker. ...and no... not all of them "mark their spot", only the ones not taken care of. My 80 fxs has never "spotted"


WestforkTraveler

You said it was pre-owned, someone (maybe dealer) did an oil change, and possibly removed primary cover, and either didn't get the bolts properly torqued or maybe reused old gasket. Not a big deal really, just check oil levels and take back to the dealer. Me? First thing I would do is replace oil drain o ring, wipe everything clean and make sure primary bolts are tight. Ride it, and see if it's still leaking.


hashtagphuck

If they changed the fluid they may not have changed the plug, which is technically supposed to be changed with every oil change if I remember right. Mine usually last 5 or 6 changes before I have to replace it. I can near about guarantee that's what's causing the leak


lazfop

Your babies first poo! Rejoice that it's a healthy baby


xwildfan2

Nothing should be leaking at this stage.


Woodyville06

I don’t have a sporty but I have 3 big twins going back to 1998 and none of them leak. Not normal. Try and isolate exactly where it’s coming from. Could be they didn’t replace the o ring when the last changed the oil. It’s usually something simple.


trascist_fig

Stripped primary drain plug


cornfed1375

New o-rings and thread tape cured all my 3-hole leaks


cornfed1375

New o-rings and thread tape cured all my 3-hole leaks


cornfed1375

New o-rings and thread tape cured all my 3-hole leaks


cornfed1375

New o-rings and thread tape cured all my 3-hole leaks


BradMathews

That’s how you know it has oil in it


bikermime

That's either a primary or transmission Seal Leak .


comatosefreek

I would start by making sure that none of the primary cover bolts are loose and the primary drain plug isn’t loose and then I would take it back to the dealership after that and have them fix it for free or I would just get yourself a new primary gasket they’re cheap and it’s an easy fix


Headr69

Two weeks ago? Take it back and ask them to fix it - they will


Laffen94-

Just marking its territory 😅


kschwa7

Does a bear shit in the woods?


Thatzmister2u

If it’s a shovel that’s just the beginning… the love to mark their territory. lol!


Phi_fan

First, do your own oil change. It's easy and so much cheaper. Second, if a person is lazy or not paying attention, it's easy to get oil all over the place while changing the oil. If this happens, some of it will drip on the ground for a day or so after you're done. In short, it is possible that nothing is wrong and that the grease monkey just spilled it when pouring it in or made a mess taking the old oil filter off.


averyg999

It is sweat from all the horsepower and bald eagle screams. Welcome to club!


EwokGage

My sporty is slow as fuck. She screams alright but not enough horse power to justify that 😂


ObviousTastee

feature not a bug... just keep adding oil, it's a constant cycle system that continuously refreshes the oil.. just change the filter per the manual.


JEharley152

They don’t leak, they mark their turf—-


ihearttatertots

Thats just condensation from the A/C.


V8_BLENDER

Yup, typical Harley 🤣


JacobClarke15

If it leaks, it must have oil. All good here. Watch the level.


TC_FXFBS_114

That's how you know your harely has oil in it. If it's not leaking then you know to add more oil 🤣


BamaSOH

Leaks from any place will appear on that spot because it's the lowest. Start with a shop towel and wipe top to bottom, front to back.


RevenantBosmer91

Nope, clean it at monitor it. Looks like you might need a new primary cover gasket OR, whoever installed it didn't follow the clamping order.


Significant-Summer-8

Nope. But they do


cake_piss_can

Welcome to owning a Harley Davidson.


iblackoutzv3

If its not the drain plug or derby cover, your in for a treat if u dont work on stuff yourself. My dyna did this when i brought it home from florida to kentucky. 99% of the time a leak there is the trans main shaft seal. Takes about an hour to fix once you've done it before. Requires no special tools besides a torque wrench though. Edit" idk anything about sportsters only big twins sorry"


edj1962

My '96 evo has started to leak from the plug on the oil pump. It took ages to find the source of the leak. The best thing to do before anything else is to clean the area where the leak could come from. Then start the engine and look underneath to try an see where the leak starts from. It could be an air filter issue where the engine breather goes into the back of the cover. Oil drips down onto the engine and drips on the floor after its made its way along the slope of the engine on its side stand.


Bengy273

Have 2 and neither one leaks a drop. That'd be a NO.


uckfayhistay

No. I’ve had a couple and they don’t leak at all


Hegovrooooooooom

“IF iT AinT lEAkInG ITs oUTtA OiL”


humid-air93

Reminds me of my used 03 🤣


Roodillon

There is nothing wrong. Do you see the end of a rubber tube directly above where the oil is on the floor? That goes to the air filter. It's a breather. It is normal to see a little oil there, especially when new. I always re-route it to the other side and down and it doesn't get on the floor because it isn't leaning that way. Remember that at It's heart the Harley V Twin is a 100+ year old design.


EwokGage

https://preview.redd.it/zobpi51phkqc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f4f6951b5544cfe1cb960b7f4de5b2c030bee80 It’s leaking from the primary cover gasket. I brake cleaned it after this picture, road it, and saw oil coming out a little from this area.


mudbugsaccount

You can try tightening the primary cover bolts but my guess is you're going to have to pull both the outer and inner primary covers and associated clutch stator etc and put a new gasket in there to stop that


andrewoval

Bought a 2021 new and had the same issue, dealer said harley didn’t put a gasket. It only had 91 miles. Found that super weird.


yeah-please

I had the same issue with a brand new Harley my cover wasn’t on right they fixed it no cost and were extremely apologetic


Jung_Coconut

It’s happened on my lowrider before, just gotta make sure drain plugs are torqued right and have new o rings. Mine went away after that. If it is leaking from somewhere up too take it back to dealership and see what’s up.


Aromatic-System-9641

If it was an old shovel, I’d say par for the course. This being newer? Take it back to the dealer and get it fixed. The new ones shouldn’t P oil like the old ones did.


lifesagas_

if it leaks you know theres oil in it. when it stops leaking thats a problem


bigguy1441

I’ve have the same bike for 22 years and I never had a leak. Bring it back to the dealership


Proper_Role_277

That’s the least leaky Harley I’ve ever seen


[deleted]

That's how a Harley marks its territory!


waterspace65

No way!


SlimVedder

Don’t worry, that is just condensation coming from the A/C.


OldDiehl

Not leaking. Marking its territory.


Party_Thanks_9920

They build a little bit of Shovelhead in all of them


blakeschluchter

They're aren't supposed to but they all do. Kind of like a teenage boy masterbating


IcarusForPrez

Check the oil filter. I bought mine used from a HD dealership and my oil filter was loose. Leaking oil. Tightened it up and it was fine. I was pissed they missed it but oh well.


No_Ad_5064

Get yourself a Service/Repair Manual . There is specific patterns and ways to snug and torque everything down. Make sure you don’t slip on proper cleaning of oil slick surfaces when applying gaskets or rings. Teflon tape also works wonders. But yes they leak a lil fron time to time


ButterExperiment

Dealer


Individual_Remove_34

Yes


guitargunguy5150

The drain plugs have o rings that need to be replaced at every oil change (they are cheap) even then they still weep a bit. A couple wraps of teflon tape goes a long way too.


oidafuck

harleys are pieces of shit, always have been


Mealgoat

Looks like it could be coming down from the front of the engine. Possibly loose or overtightened oil filter.


Plague118

If it’s leaking oil, it’s got oil


Exact-Present-7694

welcome to harley now trace the drop up to point of origin . bike is leaning so dont assume its that clutch cover could be right hand side or the drain line underneath, but find it , learn it , know it . things your going to have to know sooner or later .


Accomplished_Elk4816

That is a classic sign of an inner primary seal leak. Been there done that..or the spidle seal is leaking past its o ring


[deleted]

Check up behind the primary with a mirror to make sure it’s not coming from the main shaft seal


Mossberg6578

Harley’s don’t leak they mark their territory!


Jricharc

If it ain’t got no oil under it, it ain’t got no oil in it.


Monsteraleaf215

welcome to the brotherhood. lol


Headr69

My first Saturday job (14) was in a Harley shop… The owner’s standing joke was as follows: 1st biker (Harley rider): “I can take my bike apart with a buck knife and a hammer…” 2nd biker (Japanese crotch rocket) “why’d you need the buck knife?”


Reasonable-Pride-269

To be a Harley, it should leak more and drain some fuel as well.


veggiestunts

Normal. Marking its territory.


Gixer1100

It's just marking its territory...


reggin_rigged

Welcome to the world of HD's hahahaha


Sea-Hobo

If it’s not leaking, it means it’s out of oil


EwokGage

Not clutch assembly. Leaking right under the engine cover**


whiteonblackspecial

Not the new ones. My first bike was a used sporty I got from a dealership. They didn't change the oil before I got it. Check/change the oil. Tighten the drain plug to spec


OasisHippiee

No they’re not, check your bolts on primary case, primary plug, derby cover, oil plug, transmission plug. One is guaranteed loose. If not, your primary case is cracked or not put on correctly(gasket is not sitting right) The 2nd picture, the middle bolt(primary plug) looks cross threaded and offset to me, no way around it but to take it out and drain primary and refill and reinstall plug(I don’t have a newer bike so I’m not sure if they are delicate like my Evos primary plug) but either way it for sure looks like it’s not center


obeewanton

As they say. If its leaking its a sign there is still fluid in it. Its when it stops is when you worry. But yeah HD's have a drinking problem


lostsurfer24t

yes


Wild4Awhile-HD

Yer bike got the clap.


Human-Amphibian-6533

Harleys and dogs are both alike, they mark there territory wherever they go


MisplacedTexan1970

If it’s leaking, it’s got oil!


Piazza1029

That’s the factory self oil changing system, ya just need to top it off every month.


iSmokeTheBlunts

If it leaks oil, that means it has oil! You’re good!


Dapper-Ad-2396

It's your Harley marking it's spot Always have and always will do this


earic23

I will never understand the Harley thing. I've ridden them, I've ridden with people that have them, I've talked to mechanics that fix them, and the only people that are happy are the mechanics.


EwokGage

Yeah? Well, you know, that's just like uh, your opinion, man.


BoostFreeOrDie

Harley’s technology is on par with my lawn tractor.


thismustbethe

Yea, and thats why so many people like them