Engine Oil Disappearing
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Ranger, Trans fluid looks clean and is right at the mark. So its got to be the engine to primary seal. Getting a parts quote from my local shop on all the parts Im going to need.
Thankfully my old mans lift just opened up getting his bike wrapped up. Just bummed because I was planning on taking mine to a bike show Saturday.
Thankfully my old mans lift just opened up getting his bike wrapped up. Just bummed because I was planning on taking mine to a bike show Saturday.
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Ranger, Trans fluid looks clean and is right at the mark. So its got to be the engine to primary seal. Getting a parts quote from my local shop on all the parts Im going to need.
Thankfully my old mans lift just opened up getting his bike wrapped up. Just bummed because I was planning on taking mine to a bike show Saturday.
Thankfully my old mans lift just opened up getting his bike wrapped up. Just bummed because I was planning on taking mine to a bike show Saturday.
OR, drain and refill the primary, top up the motor oil and go to the show, fix seal at your leisure.
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I think your only problem after sitting for 5-6 years are the Umbrella valves need replacing.. You never stated how much oil you put in on the oil change and you will get a false reading on the dip stick if you check your oil on the jiffy...
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I do have some blow by if I run the freeway. Arlen Ness Big Sucker intake. And I have been scooting up the freeway more than I have in prior years and bikes mostly because its more capable. But run 65-70. Maybe some pulls to 80 if Im passing.
so whats involved with doing top breather umbrella valves.
so whats involved with doing top breather umbrella valves.
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300 miles on these.
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I think my Choke is still sticking as well, but Ill get the umbrella valves done then circle back to carb issues. Been a revolving circle on this old girl. Get one thing fixed an another thing happens. Probably a lot to do with it sitting all those years.
Umbrella valves dont look terrible to do. Just got to pull the tank. Reading other threads saying to only use Harley ones?
Umbrella valves dont look terrible to do. Just got to pull the tank. Reading other threads saying to only use Harley ones?
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Just to mess with your head completely...in more than one sense of the concept.
If your exhaust valve guides are stuffed, or seals have let go, you can lose oil and the motor won't smoke, you'll never see a trace of it, just disappears...
If your exhaust valve guides are stuffed, or seals have let go, you can lose oil and the motor won't smoke, you'll never see a trace of it, just disappears...