Oil leak - advice...?

[tsmith0605]

So I put on a new headpipe this weekend and spotted a signicant oil leak. Appears to perhaps be coming from the oil line connection right behind the oil pressure sensor (pic). Connections on cooler seem fine. Could it be coming from anywhere else in this vicinity? Bike just coming up on 5K miles. (2017 SGS)

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[tsmith0605]

So I put on a new headpipe this weekend and spotted a signicant oil leak. Appears to perhaps be coming from the oil line connection right behind the oil pressure sensor (pic). Connections on cooler seem fine. Could it be coming from anywhere else in this vicinity? Bike just coming up on 5K miles. (2017 SGS)

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Dumps this much oil after idling for just a few minutes. No bueno...

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[NGOT8R]

I recommend spraying the entire area down with brake and parts cleaner to get it really clean and free of oil and then go for a short ride. Next, take a look to see if you can pinpoint the leak. I'm guessing it's probably leaking from the oil cooler line fitting. You may have to remove the oil line during an oil change and retorque the fitting to factory specs.

 

[fishin1789]

Dust the area with baby powder. Ride a ways and you will see where it is leaking.

 

[MKA_5966]

Not saying it's associated, but there was a recall on oil cooler connections. Specifically the clamps. Have you had it in for this to be checked? Should be warranty work regardless.

 

[tsmith0605]

Had it checked for the recall last summer. I re-looked at the connections on the cooler and they're dry. I think I'm good from the recall perspective. Thanks regardless.

 

[tsmith0605]

Dust the area with baby powder. Ride a ways and you will see where it is leaking.

Good suggestion - will give this a try once I get a suitable riding day.

 

[tsmith0605]

The thing that ticks me off is that I just had the dealership perform the 5000 mile service. How the hell do you miss something like this??? WTF. Sorry - venting. I appreciate the help.

 

[Quik]

That is the recalled oil line that is leaking. My 2017 SGS has leaked twice. First time new clamps were put on but it leaked again 8k miles later. So far its good after the second fix.

 

[El Chapo]

Either way, let the dealer mess with it. That should be covered under warranty.

 

[tsmith0605]

That is the recalled oil line that is leaking. My 2017 SGS has leaked twice. First time new clamps were put on but it leaked again 8k miles later. So far its good after the second fix.

Agree. Strange though. I thought the recall was specific to the ouderkirk (sp?) clamps. This is just a normal spring type clamp.

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[tsmith0605]

Either way, let the dealer mess with it. That should be covered under warranty.

Agree - They offered to come pick it up. Taking them up on it.

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[tsmith0605]

I recommend spraying the entire area down with brake and parts cleaner to get it really clean and free of oil and then go for a short ride. Next, take a look to see if you can pinpoint the leak. I'm guessing it's probably leaking from the oil cooler line fitting. You may have to remove the oil line during an oil change and retorque the fitting to factory specs.

Really appreciate the feedback. I'm a shade tree car gearhead and just getting acclimated to two-wheel wrenching.


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[NGOT8R]

Really appreciate the feedback. I'm a shade tree car gearhead and just getting acclimated to two-wheel wrenching.


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NP. Please keep us posted, so that those of us with M8's will know what potential problems we need to keep an eye out for.

 

[tsmith0605]

NP. Please keep us posted, so that those of us with M8's will know what potential problems we need to keep an eye out for.

So, here's the update. The leak was attributed to a bad clamp on the oil line just behind the oil pressure sensor. Simple fix with a better style clamp. No other leaks present. All It's well in the Harley universe once again.

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[NGOT8R]

So, here's the update. The leak was attributed to a bad clamp on the oil line just behind the oil pressure sensor. Simple fix with a better style clamp. No other leaks present. All It's well in the Harley universe once again.

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Cool! Glad to hear it was a simple fix. What style of clamp did you use?

 

[tsmith0605]

Cool! Glad to hear it was a simple fix. What style of clamp did you use?

Stock spring clamp replaced with a worm clamp.

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[NGOT8R]

I gotcha. Did you replace all of them to eliminate the possibility of any of the other clamps failing?

 

[tsmith0605]

I gotcha. Did you replace all of them to eliminate the possibility of any of the other clamps failing?

Nope, Just the one. Others were fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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[tsmith0605]

I gotcha. Did you replace all of them to eliminate the possibility of any of the other clamps failing?

Nope, Just the one. Others were fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.


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