To make this short, I had a problem with the oil level on my '05 Heritage. I have seen some remarks on the site referring to this i.e.: "How can this guy let this go on for so long" and "What did he think, it was going to fix it itself". Here's the answer: This was my 1st Harley, (I've had many other bikes), thinking the Techs at Harley (at this point) knew more about this engine than I. The first time I noticed this problem I brought it to the attention of the Harley Techs. Yes there answer at that point was to let's keep a close eye on this and take it from there. I DID NOT just let this go by and do NOTHING! I started my research, and in turn learning a lot more about the engine, talking to motor heads, research on the internet, talking to other bikers, etc etc etc.

AND just for the record it wasn't a year that this went on, it was more like 3 months. The problem was noticed, I added some oil. It was noticed again and that's when I brought it to the Harley Techs attention. The third month I noticed it again and went into Harley and told THEM what the problem was, (after doing my research). I left the bike and they replaced the valve guide seals (not with originals but with the new ones) and I haven't had a problem since. So Live and learn I guess, right?

There, I said it ! Now let it go !
Tony