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I've heard more than a few people in my area complain about blowing oil out of the AC. Same thing, they use synthetic oil. I explained to them that I don't use synthetic, and don't have the issue in my Heritage. I further opined that synthetic is a foolish waste of money in a Harley, and suggest they switch. Those that switched no longer had the issue. I have no explanation.
I've heard more than a few people in my area complain about blowing oil out of the AC. Same thing, they use synthetic oil. I explained to them that I don't use synthetic, and don't have the issue in my Heritage. I further opined that synthetic is a foolish waste of money in a Harley, and suggest they switch. Those that switched no longer had the issue. I have no explanation.
Interesting.
I have a 2018 Heritage with 55,000 on the odometer and have used Synthetic oil since the get go.
Never once did I have oil spewing out of my air cleaner.
I have a 2018 Heritage with 55,000 on the odometer and have used Synthetic oil since the get go.
Never once did I have oil spewing out of my air cleaner.
That doesnt sound right.
Wonder if there is something else going on.
I doubt synthetic oil is the cause of this leakage. It's happened to a lot of guys. There are several fixes on the market, and have been for some time. None of them are cheap. Apparently, it's not unusual with big-engine bikes.
I put ,mineral oil in my 2018 Heritage, and there is still a small blow from the breathers, not too much because my oil level is stable...
this problem seems to be solved with new oil pump since 2020...
I put ,mineral oil in my 2018 Heritage, and there is still a small blow from the breathers, not too much because my oil level is stable...
this problem seems to be solved with new oil pump since 2020...
I wish. I got a 2020 Heritage with the updated oil pump and I got some pretty significant blowback. The new pump apparently solved the sumping issue, but not this oil spray.
Last edited by tmac00333; Mar 26, 2023 at 07:55 AM.
As promised we finally got our bikes back from winter storage and the upgrades were done.
My wife had her Lindby engine guard installed and it looks awesome. I also found her one the last remaining Edge Cut rear brake levers for a 2018+ Heritage. Now it matches the other side done last year On my 19, I got the Cobra engine guard. and LED turn signals. Hard to tell in that pic, but while running, the front is a white ring Then it turns yellow when you use the turn signal. Also hard to tell but the rear turn signals run red like a touring bike. They all flash a few times when first braking. They are red turn signals in the rear
Hi there from Vancouver BC
Love this bike and its a blast to rip around on.
Just added the Glide Pro Fairing this winter and love it. Also swapped out my grips for some Kurynakyn grips. New Fairing and grips Just washed and waxed
I like your mods, it's a new way to personalize the Heritage, have you got other pics ?
And has someone put a Road warrior fairing on the Heritage,? never seen one...
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