Hey all,
my 17 lrs has been sitting for about two years and I finally decided to get her back on the road. After starting it up and letting it idle for about a minute I checked the oil and heard pressure escape when I removed the cap. I ran it a few more times and everytime I crack the cap I hear pressure release....you guys ever notice this? To my understanding there should be zero positive pressure in the crankcase.

 

It’s also worth mentioning I performed compression cold/hot with acrs disconnected and got about 200psi on each cylinder. The manual says that’s within spec for the 110 but I have the screaming eagle 117 so I dont know if the spec is different.
And of course nobody in town has a damn leakdown gauge to test cylinder leakage. I did verify the pcv ports were not plugged.

 

Could always vent the crankcase.

 

Check out the vented dipstick that Feuling is selling . Check with your dealer and see if if your bike didn't fall under a tech bulletin/recall on the scavenge side of your oil pump.

 

it is lol that’s what worries me.

Ive never heard of that, do you have any more info on the recall so I can look it up? I don’t have a dealer anymore....long story. Thank you.

 

I was watching a video from the Harley Tech on youtube talking about the M8 issues and the oil pump came up in discussion. I think on the HD website you can check for recalls on your bike.