Since getting my Connie running again about 6 months ago, I've been riding it more than my Sportster, especially considering the Sporty was off the road for awhile as I re-painted it and repaired the front shocks. Well, what I was afraid would happen to a nearly 30 year old bike that had sat for two years and then is back in service being ridden nearly daily and about 1000 miles a month has happened.
Oil leaks!
OK, some leaks are to be expected, as many seals are the originals. But they seem to be getting worse and possibly "un-livable with" as I keep using this bike. The amount of oil on the drip pan overnight is getting a bit scary, and the residue on the lower left side of the engine comes back the first ride after washing the bike.
Time to go on the COG forum and do some research. Let's hope it's not the bevel gear housing gasket, as that is a major project that basically requires disassembling the rear half of the bike!
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