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[CVO AV8R]

Hello all,

I was wiping my bike down today after my ride home and noticed what appears to be an oil leak. I only have 900 miles on the bike with V&H Big Radius 2 Into 2 and a SERT. Can this be a sign of problems to come?

Thanks for your help in advance 

[CVOBreak]

I've heard there can be issues with the connector seating/sealing properly. Don't believe it is a sign unless its due to excess pressure. Another trip to the dealer is in order.

[CVO AV8R]

That's what I was thinking, something with the connection. I will have it looked out when it goes in for the 1,000 mile service. Thanks for your help.

[CVO AV8R]

I also get oil coming out around the screws that hold on the Heavy breather and runs down. I have oil coming from every where lol

[grc]

There's another thread around here on the same problem, with some conflicting information.  Some feel it's a connector problem, while others claim it's just residual oil in the connector from the assembly process and once it is blown out and cleaned off the problem will disappear.  It may be worth trying to blow any oil out, clean the connection thoroughly, and then see if you still see a leak after your next ride.  Of course you could also just take it to the dealer and let them do the diagnostics and cleaning, assuming you have a good dealership that won't just blow you off.

Jerry

[cvo1717]

I had same problem on my 13' tightened conector alittle and blew out the oil from assembly and leak went away .Have not had a problem since

[dlaws01]

Oh yeah, your 30k-40k $ top of the line motorcycle leaks the assembly lube out during the first thousand miles then it will quit.  This is normal for any quality built name brand machine that is supposed to be the leader in their field.  I'm sure that even Ferrari leaks too. 

[CVOBreak]

I have 3200 miles on my 13 CVO Breakout. Never a drop of oil leaking from anywhere. I'm extremely anal about leeks and anything out of the ordinary. If my bike was leaking from anywhere the dealer would be picking it up at my home in their trailer and delivering it back to me when repaired. Period! the only way the D/Stealers and the moco will change is if us lowly consumers refuse to put up with the "that the normal" BS from these folks.

If you have a good relationship with your dealer they should take care of you. I've sent quite a few people to my dealer who purchased from them. I never expected a thing for my efforts other than some attention from the service department. I have 5 dealers within an hour of my home and I let them know I have choices.

Find one that you can work with and cares about their costumers. We deserve better and need to stand up for what's right. My wife just kicked me off my soapbox.

[TinSpinner]

I have 3200 miles on my 13 CVO Breakout. Never a drop of oil leaking from anywhere. I'm extremely anal about leeks and anything out of the ordinary. If my bike was leaking from anywhere the dealer would be picking it up at my home in their trailer and delivering it back to me when repaired. Period! the only way the D/Stealers and the moco will change is if us lowly consumers refuse to put up with the "that the normal" BS from these folks.

If you have a good relationship with your dealer they should take care of you. I've sent quite a few people to my dealer who purchased from them. I never expected a thing for my efforts other than some attention from the service department. I have 5 dealers within an hour of my home and I let them know I have choices.

Find one that you can work with and cares about their costumers. We deserve better and need to stand up for what's right. My wife just kicked me off my soapbox.

Not to de-rail the thread but most of the dealers in my area do care about the costumers, they sell more clothes than motorcycles. Its the motorcycle buyers they need to keep happy. 

[CVOBreak]

very nice analogy due to my poor typing skills. Too funny!

[WildWes72]

I have noticed a little seeping on the intake TQ bolts, but not anything to be alarmed about!!!

[CVO AV8R]

I just picked the bike up from the 1K service. They said the oil that was dripping onto the motor was normal from the factory and they just wiped it off and not to worry about it. He also said it should not come back but time will tell. Thanks for your guys help! Now need to start looking through some other threads for motor work ideas.

[Lever]

Hmmmm..... my thoughts is that is not normal

[CVO AV8R]

Exactly what I was thinking. I guess if it comes back they have some explaining to do!

[CVOBreak]

I think we need a secret code for dealers. We could call them Lucy as most "got some splaining to do". Just saying.