Tranny leaking!

[gunfighter34]

Just rode 100 miles from Hernando County to Gainesville and when I got here noticed I had oil spray all over the right side and tire. I was cruising at about 70 all the way and it looks like it isn't a solid flow but drops spraying back. I let it sit overnight and no oil is on the ground and only one drop on the bottom. Can I ride it 40 miles to the nearest dealer or should I have it towed?

How do I check the level? I am out here without tools by the way...I know I'm an idiot.

 

[lee]

to check the level use the dipstick. Are you sure the leak is from the tranny?

 

[gunfighter34]

Now I feel like a complete ass...where is the tranny dipstick? I have searched all over the thing and I am certain it is coming from the right side where the cover of the drive belt mounts to the tranny.

 

[Gas Man]

Dip stick and filler pt.

However, more questions. Were you hot rodding it? Check your air filter. I bet you were pukin oil from the rear breather to the air cleaner.

 

[gunfighter34]

I have never gotten it over 3K RPM. I am not a hot rodder by any stretch of the imagination. It has been two days now since wiping it down and no more signs of leakage. I thought it might be the air cleaner but I had no oil on the pipes (V&H BB). I am leaving Gainesville today and heading south to the nearest service dealer. I am going to take the back roads to avoid the interstate and with fingers crossed I am hoping the trans does not seize.

by the way it is an 06 chopper with 7500 miles. Just coincidentally it is due for a service anyway.

I will let you know what they say tonight.

 

[RRRUFF]

Like Gas Man said check the bottom of your air cleaner with you hand to the inside edge.

 

[gunfighter34]

Thaks to all for helping. Got it to the dealer and te seal was in fact leaking. It only happened when I would cruise for an extended time so I took it slow.

They replaced the seal under warranty and all is well now.

Thanks again.

 

[lee]

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