Softail oil leak??

[RKTAIL]

I'm a new owner of an 2002 softail w/7000 mile (First Harley).
So my question is that behind the cylinder head on the main black casting of the motor the is a small 1/4 inch long 1/8 inch wide hold . I was told it was a breather port. Is this correct and is it ok for a small amount of oil to escape from this hold? doesn't seem to be lots of oil Just noticeable after a 100 mile or so.

 

[Jack Klarich]

That is probably where the oil lines connect from the oil tank? On dynas it has been a problem with weepage

 

[glider]

Are you referring to the opening between the engine casing and the transmission case behind the rear cylinder?

 

[JBC2565]

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