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Rides2007Harley

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Head Gasket Oil Leak
« on: September 09, 2007, 11:09:59 AM »
In the "General CVO" thread along with some others it is very obvious that many of the Ultra and Road King SE's have had problems with oil leaks on the rear cylinder.

I have done some research and have not found a single case where a Dyna has leaked.  I also own a stock 05 Ultra so I am not piling on mileage for this bike.  I bought it 6/15 and currently have about 1900 miles on it with no leaks of any kind.

Has anybody with a FSDSE had this problem?
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2007, 11:18:10 AM »
Quote from: Rides2007Harley on September 09, 2007, 11:09:59 AM
In the "General CVO" thread along with some others it is very obvious that many of the Ultra and Road King SE's have had problems with oil leaks on the rear cylinder.

I have done some research and have not found a single case where a Dyna has leaked.  I also own a stock 05 Ultra so I am not piling on mileage for this bike.  I bought it 6/15 and currently have about 1900 miles on it with no leaks of any kind.

Has anybody with a FSDSE had this problem?

Check again! I remember at least 1 Dyna with a seized motor while he was riding it. He got thrown from the bike and got hurt. He needed a new engine. Don't for a minute think the Dyna motor's any different. Sorry to burst your bubble of hope. Bottom line, from top to bottom, these 110's are pieces of chit. They should be ashamed of themselves for doing this to us. We should be ashamed for letting them. That day ended for me yesterday! >:(

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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2007, 11:21:47 AM »
Quote from: Rides2007Harley on September 09, 2007, 11:09:59 AM
In the "General CVO" thread along with some others it is very obvious that many of the Ultra and Road King SE's have had problems with oil leaks on the rear cylinder.

I have done some research and have not found a single case where a Dyna has leaked.  I also own a stock 05 Ultra so I am not piling on mileage for this bike.  I bought it 6/15 and currently have about 1900 miles on it with no leaks of any kind.

Has anybody with a FSDSE had this problem?

The leaks do not typically show themselves until the bike has 3-5K on it.  There might be a correlation between how many miles are typically put on a Dyna as opposed to RK's and Ultras.  A few have had no problems...hope that you are one of them!!
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2007, 11:49:02 AM »
Quote from: Hoist on September 09, 2007, 11:18:10 AM
Bottom line, from top to bottom, these 110's are pieces of chit. They should be ashamed of themselves for doing this to us. We should be ashamed for letting them. That day ended for me yesterday! >:(

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I remember a few months ago I made that exact same statement and you scolded me for saying it...Glad you finally came around to my way of thinking... ;)  Sorry about your recent motor troubles...I know you put your heart and soul into it. :-[
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2007, 02:50:52 PM »
Quote from: Rides2007Harley on September 09, 2007, 11:09:59 AM
In the "General CVO" thread along with some others it is very obvious that many of the Ultra and Road King SE's have had problems with oil leaks on the rear cylinder.

I have done some research and have not found a single case where a Dyna has leaked.  I also own a stock 05 Ultra so I am not piling on mileage for this bike.  I bought it 6/15 and currently have about 1900 miles on it with no leaks of any kind.

Has anybody with a FSDSE had this problem?

It's almost certainly not a good statistical cohort.  For whatever reason there's just a lot more riders of touring bikes more active on the board and more touring bikes themselves represented.  So that's what he were more about. 

I can remember a Dyna that ate itself and threw its owner.  Other non-touring models with the leaks or other problems also.  In one of those "any news that's not actually terrible is good" kind of ways it'd be nice to think that only the touring riders have got 110 problems.  Unfortunately, however, it's very unlikely that this is the case.
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2007, 08:16:16 AM »
Quote from: Hoist on September 09, 2007, 11:18:10 AM
Check again! I remember at least 1 Dyna with a seized motor while he was riding it. He got thrown from the bike and got hurt. He needed a new engine. Don't for a minute think the Dyna motor's any different. Sorry to burst your bubble of hope. Bottom line, from top to bottom, these 110's are pieces of chit. They should be ashamed of themselves for doing this to us. We should be ashamed for letting them. That day ended for me yesterday! >:(

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I don't remember reading about the one that seized.  That is why I posted in this area because it must be due to the mileage that the Ultra and RK riders are putting on.

I honestly have no had any issues but my bike only has 2K miles.  My motor is quiet and my transmission is much smoother than my 05 Ultra.  Knock on wood, hope it continues.

For you Dyna owners, would you please post your current mileage and let us know if you have had problems and just as importantly NO PROBLEMS.
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2007, 08:43:44 AM »
My Dyns is leaking, rear cylinder. In the shop now for repairs. Not sure when it started. Have 13000 mi so far.
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2007, 09:11:33 AM »
Quote from: sblade1948 on September 10, 2007, 08:43:44 AM
My Dyns is leaking, rear cylinder. In the shop now for repairs. Not sure when it started. Have 13000 mi so far.

sblade,

sorry to hear you've joined the club. There aren't a lot of non bagger bikes leaking, so I think it's important you call into HD Cust Service to open a ticket. We are trying to keep this issue in the forefront by continually squeaking to get some grease.

Here's a link to the thread where you can add your information.

HD Cust Serv Call Campaign

All of the information you need is there.

Good luck in getting your scooter fixed quickly.

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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2007, 09:31:38 AM »
Thanks, my dealer is working real well with me. Bike is in a lot of pieces right now. H-D sent new crank, vibe issue also. Hope to be riding this weekend.
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2007, 09:44:27 AM »
Quote from: sblade1948 on September 10, 2007, 09:31:38 AM
Thanks, my dealer is working real well with me. Bike is in a lot of pieces right now. H-D sent new crank, vibe issue also. Hope to be riding this weekend.

That's interesting that you're getting a new crank for a leaky head gasket. Is there more to it than just a leaky HG? This is the first I've heard of new cranks. Every other one I've heard about, HD did not want the dealer inside the motor and they just swapped it out total.

It sounds like there's a lot more going on than just a leaky head gasket.

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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2007, 10:59:49 AM »
Quote from: Rides2007Harley on September 10, 2007, 08:16:16 AM


For you Dyna owners, would you please post your current mileage and let us know if you have had problems and just as importantly NO PROBLEMS.

I have almost 8,000 miles on my bike with (knock on wood) no problems.  The bike has been great and I have had no issues with anything.  I am still loving it!   ;D

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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2007, 11:17:38 AM »
Yes you're right I was having vibration issues also.
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2007, 04:32:12 PM »
No motor problems at all yet !!   I'm just rounding 5K  :2vrolijk_21:  so far so good...quiet, strong, and fast  :cucumber:  oh yes my pickle is happy so far !!
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2007, 01:17:08 PM »
I have been lucky so far, just at 5,235 miles with no leaks or other issues. Always keeping my ears perked and my eyes riveted...it'd be nice to just ride without the worries...
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Re: Head Gasket Oil Leak
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2007, 11:21:35 AM »
I have 6400 miles on my bike.  I was just cleaning it and noticed oil below the V twin and between the fins....

Service opens in a hour at HD taking my bike .........
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