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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 11:14 PM
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That's how I took it....

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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 12:37 AM
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Some good tips.
You might also try a soft copper washer.
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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 06:42 AM
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Harley Davidson has a problem with sealing their drain plugs even when they are new. Their unofficial fix was a small amount of teflon paste on the treads of the drain plug. Just a thought. Mike
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Originally Posted by mike48750
Harley Davidson has a problem with sealing their drain plugs even when they are new. Their unofficial fix was a small amount of teflon paste on the treads of the drain plug. Just a thought. Mike

Didn't realize there is paste form of Teflon tape....thanks!
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Originally Posted by RED Coupe
Didn't realize there is paste form of Teflon tape....thanks!
Just one brand

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