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Old 03-31-2013 | 02:16 PM
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I found oil inside breather cover and dripping onto motor,not a lot was able to wipe up, maybe 2 oil caps full. This was after 1200mile trip to Daytona and return. 2011 rgu w13k miles 103 cu. is this normal? I've only put 1500 miles on bike
 
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Old 03-31-2013 | 05:41 PM
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Try removing half a quart of oil. It worked for me. Even with half a quart less, the oil level was still between the lines on the dipstick.
 
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Old 04-01-2013 | 09:37 PM
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I've seen the same thing on my 96 ci and would agree with HDmikie, take out a little oil. Mine seems worse at highway cruising speeds.
 
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Old 04-01-2013 | 09:38 PM
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Crankcase is over full...called "blow-by."
 
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Old 04-01-2013 | 09:40 PM
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Use a turkey baster to remove the excess oil, works well.
 
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Old 04-05-2013 | 08:44 PM
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Thanks for the info. Seems sort of obvious now. I'll defently check oil level.
 
 
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