Anything is possible - its now had about 700 miles on it since this
problem was fixed by a new o-ring / oil change and no sign of any
further trouble.
-Joey
On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 12:45 PM, chas 83 550 <[email protected]> wrote:
> perhaps it was unevenly over torqued on the install?
>
> On Jul 6, 8:01 am, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Yes,
>> Just for good measure I grabbed a ratchet and socket and tried
>> to tighten it. No such luck.
>> When Dad and I dumped the oil, I actually had to straddle the
>> bike and hold it in place while he put some torque on he ratchet to
>> get it off. There was no looseness involved.
>> Both the o-ring coming out and new one going in were
>> inspected - no obvious damage noted.
>> -Joey
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 7:58 AM, Anthony <[email protected]> wrote:
>> > Did you check to make sure that the cover was still torqued down and
>> > did not loosen?
>>
>> > On Jul 5, 11:01 pm, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >> Hello all,
>> >> Last night, when I arrived at a friends house to watch the
>> >> fireworks, I discovered two puddles under my NH. One is normal - one
>> >> of my carbs leaks out the drain line. Has for 11,000 miles. The other
>> >> however, caused me some concern. Upon inspection I found lubricating
>> >> oil leaking out of the O-ring gasket under the oil filter cover.
>> >> Words were uttered. (Some under my breath)
>> >> Checking the oil level - I discovered she was not
>> >> significantly low - and I rode her the mile back home. My first
>> >> thought was I'm very glad this didn't start on my 331 mile day last
>> >> week.
>> >> Today I called three auto parts places to find one with the
>> >> proper oil filter in stock and not having enough time to get in
>> >> contact with my Amsoil dealer, I took someones suggestion (Graham
>> >> perhaps?) and picked up a gallon of Rotella T.
>> >> Not having my own garage - I made a speed trip to my Folks
>> >> place, smelling burning oil and feeling it hit my boot the whole way.
>> >> Not a good feeling. Upon arrival I dropped the oil and filter and gave
>> >> a very detailed inspection to the cover, the o-rings involved and the
>> >> channels they ride in. Neither Dad nor I could find any problems. So,
>> >> put fresh oil in and a new filter installed, and off for a test ride.
>> >> No issues at all - put about 125 miles on - no issues. I'm
>> >> flabbergasted. Never had anything like this happen on this bike and
>> >> Dad has never seen anything like it either. Anyone else have thoughts
>> >> on the subject?
>> >> In the middle of my 125 mile extended test ride, I happened
>> >> upon a 1984 Goldwing with the Interstate package for sale. Threw a leg
>> >> over it and discovered that, much to my surprise, my 30" inseam is
>> >> sufficient to ride on one. (Wanna guess what I'm thinking of doing to
>> >> solve my long distance cramping problem?)
>> >> Overall a good day - but not what I'd hoped I'd be doing.
>> >> -Joey
>>
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