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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Default 03 sporty blew oil cap off

where could the pressure be coming from ?
 
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Default RE: 03 sporty blew oil cap off

probably a clogged vent or oil feed/return line.
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Default RE: 03 sporty blew oil cap off

Drain a little oil out that should fix the problem. Most of the time if nothing was worked on too much oil is the culprit. It blocks the vent.
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Default RE: 03 sporty blew oil cap off

Let me guess - it fired up in the air like an NFL place-kick, and oil came out like projectile vomit.

+1 on too much oil.

Please don't ask me how I know.

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Default RE: 03 sporty blew oil cap off

If you were short-hop riding in very cold weather, you may have condensation in your oil. If this collects in the breather line and you have more temps below freezing, it will form an ice plug in the breather line. Then your motor acts like a compressor until enough pressure builds to pop the cap.
 
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