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Found a small puddle of oil underneath my bike yesterday. I could see where it was dripping from the oil filter. So it was tightened. Well this morning the filter was clean but there was another puddle of oil. 
Didn't buy into the hype, you can keep the change.
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Pull off the filter and check the gasket. While it's off, check the filter for damage, they are vulnerable where they are located. If the gasket wasn't lubricated at installation or if the filter was overtightened, the gasket can be twisted or wrinkled, causing a leak.
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Thanks Greybeard. Will check it when I get home. Bummer that I couldn't ride today, its going to be 82 degrees.
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Check the oil cooler line banjo bolt fittings. If the lower cooler fitting is leaking, then the oil will follow the lines down & appear like the leak is in the area of the drain plug. Easy fix, but you'll need a stubby 24mm or 15/16ths wrench to snug it up.
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If it's an aftermarket filter with the 'nut' welded on the end for tightening, check that it's not leaking where the 'nut'welds to the filter body. There has been some discussion about that here.
Strangler
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Found a small puddle of oil underneath my bike yesterday. I could see where it was dripping from the oil filter. So it was tightened. Well this morning the filter was clean but there was another puddle of oil.
Stop at Pep Boys and pick up a Purolator and replace the sucker. Bout 5-6 bucks.
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If it's an aftermarket filter with the 'nut' welded on the end for tightening, check that it's not leaking where the 'nut'welds to the filter body. There has been some discussion about that here.
I had a K&N made with that 'nut.' Last year it delaminated spewing oil all over the back of the bike. I was lucky she didn't run dry!! Something to watch out for, that's for sure.
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Some of the hoses that end under the frame have been known
to ooze out and drip an oil-like goo. I think there's three
of them hoses: carb overflow, tank vent, and airbox drain.
I'm sure I'll be corrected if my memory fails me again.
Maybe put newspaper under the bike to try to pinpoint the
leak? Just thinkin' out loud,
Uncle Charlie
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Quote:
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If it's an aftermarket filter with the 'nut' welded on the end for tightening, check that it's not leaking where the 'nut'welds to the filter body. There has been some discussion about that here.
I had a K&N made with that 'nut.' Last year it delaminated spewing oil all over the back of the bike. I was lucky she didn't run dry!! Something to watch out for, that's for sure.
I've never heard of this problem before.  And I have the K&N filter installed and a spare in my bag. I'll have to keep a closer eye on this now. Thanks!
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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how about on the primary cover oil leaky. I've got one their on my 03 America. The bolt behind my floor board got to take the floor board off, and I think peg hanger bracket. been putting up with it but it's time to fix it. Blowes oil back over primary cover.Rudy
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Blowes oil back over primary cover.
Friggin' Triumphs! 
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That K&N nut seems like a good idea but isn't. I had one that I hit putting the bike on the lift. It didn't leak until I fired the bike up,it pissed oil all over my driveway. Glad I noticed before I took off to work.
Bill.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."
-George Best
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That K&N nut seems like a good idea but isn't. I had one that I hit putting the bike on the lift. It didn't leak until I fired the bike up,it pissed oil all over my driveway. Glad I noticed before I took off to work.
+1 (based on experience)
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I know it's wrong, but this thread is making me smile. Good, ole fashioned Triumphs! They're finally bringin em back! (Now, if they could just get a few more electrical promblems going! I know, I KNOW, I'm goin to Hades!)  
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Discovering the puddle of oil after tightening the filter, I thought it could be coming from the cam cover. I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't think of the oil plug. Took out the handy socket set and turn the plug about half a turn- Solved!
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turn the plug about half a turn- Solved!
 
Erwin
05 America
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