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First recorded activity by BoatBanter: Jan 2017
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Law of Gravity
On Sun, 30 Apr 2017 11:13:12 -0400, wrote:
On Sun, 30 Apr 2017 10:27:43 -0400, Poco Deplorevole
wrote:
Yup, old Triumphs and Harleys did a lot of oil leaking.
Most of the reputation of Harleys "leaking" actually came from the
chain oiler. You can turn that off or dial it way down.
Properly adjusted, it will leave a drop under the front sprocket after
running all day.
In 1992, a neighbor bought a brand new full-dressed Harley. I was sitting on the front porch when he
brought it by and waved me to come down. I went down. Looking at the engine, right hand side, I
noticed a whole lot of chrome all covered in oil, from about mid-engine back. Don't know what it
was. He checked the oil and rode it back to the dealer. I felt sorry for him 'cause he was really
proud of his new bike.
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