Oil Spitting Out of Air Filter
#81
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Northshore in Massachusetts
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running the vent lines down to the rear of the bike or anywhere in front of the tire will result in an oil misted rear tire.. No good.. Other than burning it up, the only solution is venting to a small breather with a catch can attached or the old style crankcase breathers that drip once they get full..
#84
ok...thanks for input! I realize there are a ton of threads on this subject. I guess I was just concerned because its a newer bike and this just started happening. I'm wondering why it would just start doing this. My oil level is closer to full than half way...so thinking about taking some out. Just one of those things that bug me I guess! Annoying!
In a perfect world, yes. But in the real world your suggestion is a pipe dream.
#85
I have been talking to K&N about a new stage one air cleaner system that they have designed to address this concern RK-3930 fits 2008 and up touring models. The backing plate is designed to route the oil into the throttle body. I have ordered on for my 2010 SG and will ne testing it and reporting back tl this thread. Note it does require the throttle body bracket and original breather bolts to be used. Check it out on K&N's web site.
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#87
this unit flows the same or more then the harley stage one setup and just like the harley unit it is designed to fit under the stock cover.
#88
2 key issues here that I talked to one of Harley's Director's that was visiting our local dealer.
1. Why do some do this and others don't? Doesn't matter if stock, stage 1, K&N, etc.
2. On the ones that do besides dripping from the filter more oil is being sucked into the intake. That can't be good for the entire intake path. I showed him what I catch in the can about every 1,000 miles. Oil level is below half way. If yours drips just look at the build up of black soot on the intake and butterfly.
He took my card but I don't expect an answer.
1. Why do some do this and others don't? Doesn't matter if stock, stage 1, K&N, etc.
2. On the ones that do besides dripping from the filter more oil is being sucked into the intake. That can't be good for the entire intake path. I showed him what I catch in the can about every 1,000 miles. Oil level is below half way. If yours drips just look at the build up of black soot on the intake and butterfly.
He took my card but I don't expect an answer.
#89
I have been talking to K&N about a new stage one air cleaner system that they have designed to address this concern RK-3930 fits 2008 and up touring models. The backing plate is designed to route the oil into the throttle body. I have ordered on for my 2010 SG and will ne testing it and reporting back tl this thread. Note it does require the throttle body bracket and original breather bolts to be used. Check it out on K&N's web site.
#90
I had the same issue with mine and read on here about installing the 3/16" copper tubes bent nicely and cleanly into the intake and soldered together to hold in place. It worked fantastic! I have run 1500 miles since installation and have had absolutely no oil drips or puddling in the filter since. I run a Screaming Eagle Ventalator A/C. Look it up in here its easy, costs about $6.00 and works great!