Heavy Breather Corrects AC Oil Drip, How?

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09-19-2018 | 07:49 AM

Mac-427

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Heavy Breather Corrects AC Oil Drip, How?

How does the installation of a Harley Heavy Breather, pictured above, stop the external oil drip from an M8 intake system.

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09-19-2018 | 08:21 AM

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How does the installation of a Harley Heavy Breather, pictured above, stop the external oil drip from an M8 intake system.

well I was figuring it would mitigate or eliminate it because it is more sealed/contained..the previous one we had on different bike worked like that anyway

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09-19-2018 | 08:55 AM

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Because the filter is past and in front of the breather vent hoses. But it does nothing to keep the oil mist out of the engine.

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05-20-2021 | 01:50 AM

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There are many reasons why oil may end up on the side of a bike.

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