Near the end of a good ride today, I stopped at a traffic light and smelled what I thought was the car in front of me. It smelled like burning oil. That car turned off and at the next light I smelled it again. This time, I was the only one at the light so......I knew it had to be my trike. I pulled over and found some oil had gotten on the exhaust and that was causing the smell. I looked under the trike and the bottom of the engine had a light covering of oil almost all over it. I checked the oil and it was showing full. I was only about 1/2 mile from the house so I went on home but it was too dark to really see much when I got there. I got a flashlight and could not see much better, so I guess I will have to wait till morning to see what I can find. Needless to say, I ain't a happy camper right now. Only 3500 miles and an oil leak? I have lost count on the number of bikes I have owned but this is my first Harley. I always joked my friends that ride them that I didn't want one due to all the problems they are known for, but in reality, I just couldn't afford one until now. I NEVER had any oil leak on any of my Hondas or Yamahas. Now this comes up! I love my Triglide (except for the heat and lack of power) but tonight I am wondering why I left the "rice burners". I live 100 miles from the dealer, so I hope what I find is a minor issue and I will be happy again in the morning. Wish me luck.
