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1983 xls sporster oil problem

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Old 09-01-2014, 11:27 AM
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Default 1983 xls sporster oil problem

this sporster is moving the primary oil, to the engine, over filling the oil tank...... i changed the primary oil added. 24 oz ..took the bike for a 20 mile ride , put the bike back on the lift and drainded the oil out of the primary ..i lost 5oz , it filled the oil tank to almost over flling......... got a new front sprocket,, and engine seal,,,,any one had this problem...need help
 
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The only place oil can get into the engine is via the crankshaft seal on the primary side.
 
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