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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 10:53 PM
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Finally did the breather bypass on my 16 Ultra after 10000 miles. Used a small Excedrin bottle for the can. Went for a 25 mile hard blast up the highway and back to induce puking, but the bottle was bone dry afterwards. How often are you guys emptying your bottles err I mean cans?




 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 11:03 PM
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Empty mine around 500 to 700 miles; not much in there even then.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 04:42 AM
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I can't tell from the photos, but did you vent your catch bottle can? FWIW, I didn't use a catch can.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 05:08 AM
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Look below the air filter...he painted it black, I didn't see it at first.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Wisenheimer16
Finally did the breather bypass on my 16 Ultra after 10000 miles. Used a small Excedrin bottle for the can. Went for a 25 mile hard blast up the highway and back to induce puking, but the bottle was bone dry afterwards. How often are you guys emptying your bottles err I mean cans?



How much oil are you guys puking? When I clean my filter it has a little bit of oil on it, but not problem amounts,is it more because of aggressive driving?
 
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Ok I am glad to hear not much gunk comes out too fast. I was expecting more. I did drill 6 really small holes in cap so it does vent well. Thank you for the replies.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 07:02 AM
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I just run mine to the ground and have little to no oil on the floor.
IMO if it leaks so bad you need a catch can then you got other problems to address.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 07:58 AM
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So what is the benefit of venting out rather than the factory setup
 
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So what is the benefit of venting out rather than the factory setup
sending oil and other vapor to the intake valves and sensitive electrical sensors is frowned upon by some.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 08:04 AM
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How much oil are you guys puking? When I clean my filter it has a little bit of oil on it, but not problem amounts,is it more because of aggressive driving?
my 88 is bored to 95, I puke a lot when riding hard.
 
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