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Old May 13, 2014 | 05:20 AM
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Hi There,

My 06 Night Train is spitting oil from these little ports. Both ports are connected by a stainless steel tube that turns down behind the carby.
Who knows what they are for and why they are spitting oil?
It only spits a small amount if you rev her when she is cold or give it sh*t.

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Old May 13, 2014 | 05:47 AM
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Those are the crankcase breather vents.
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On the ball this morning aren't you Scott? Lol
 
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What?
Try to be quiet, I'm still sleeping................
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Thanks for that.
Any explanation on why it is spitting oil? It doesn't spit much... Could it just be that there is no filter on the tube?
 
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Crankcase pressure?
Oil being a tick overfull?
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