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May 2, 2015 | 06:46 PM

Gasman1979

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Odd new development

So I'm out last night riding and my oil fill cap blew off and sprayed oil all over the wifes leg. I stopped. Cleaned up. Put the cap back on and it did it two more times. Any ideas WTH is the problem ? I was just normally cruising on the highway. Wasnt ******* on it or riding ***** to the wall.

May 2, 2015 | 06:49 PM

Dr.Hess

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Check your breather hose first off and make sure it is open. Is this a top or bottom breather?

May 2, 2015 | 09:02 PM

Tom84FXST

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If you have a Harley brand temperature dipstick, they known for the "rubber" to shrink and blow out for no reason.

May 2, 2015 | 09:46 PM

Gasman1979

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It's a Harley brand plug. It has the logo and some harley shop addy from Wisconsin. I'll replace it with an after market and see if that help. Thanks a million once again guys !

May 2, 2015 | 10:44 PM

BisbeeDyna

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i looked at all the worst case crap in the forums, bought another one and have had no problems since. Hope that's your result too.

May 4, 2015 | 12:56 PM

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Not sure what you are riding, but my '91 Sportster will do that if you overfill the tank. Using the "cold" line on the dipstick is a no-no, warm it up and then check the level. Otherwise warm it up and the dipstick becomes a projectile including a nice hot oil shower for you and the bike.