Too much oil
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From: Bedford UK
So is that because all of the oil went back into the oil bag, why does cold weather cause that, this is the first time Ive ever checked oil in the winter, I usually do an oil change at the end of the season, so I really never worried about oil till spring rolled around.
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From: Poolville
It's possible that the last time you did an oil change there was some oil sumped in the case.. And honestly I know a lot of guys don't like the the "Scavenger system" (as a lot of you mentioned in the "Purging oil thread") and not that I have one but I will crank the motor over several times for 30 seconds with the plugs out and oil filter off to make sure I got most of the oil out of the case.. it doesn't hurt anything.. but to reach their own..
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From: Cental, MI
It's possible that the last time you did an oil change there was some oil sumped in the case.. And honestly I know a lot of guys don't like the the "Scavenger system" (as a lot of you mentioned in the "Purging oil thread") and not that I have one but I will crank the motor over several times for 30 seconds with the plugs out and oil filter off to make sure I got most of the oil out of the case.. it doesn't hurt anything.. but to reach their own..
My '82, bought showroom new, has never had any Problems with my method... still a Nice Bike...and Never been Apart...
Oh Damn.... It's a Shovelhead!!!! Oh Well... my eldest son's '84 Softail, gets the same treatment...and may have more miles on than my Shovel!!!!!
Last edited by Racepres; Feb 24, 2020 at 09:48 AM.
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From: NC USA
Yeah, I used one at every fuel stop, all the way from western Montana to western North Carolina one trip.
On an earlier stator and main seal replacement, used a spacer I'd dressed down (too many times). Started sucking the primary nearly dry / put it in the engine every 150 miles or so... (bottom breather engine)
On an earlier stator and main seal replacement, used a spacer I'd dressed down (too many times). Started sucking the primary nearly dry / put it in the engine every 150 miles or so... (bottom breather engine)
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