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Old 05-31-2010, 08:04 PM
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I am having an issue with my 02 Superglide. I have noticed I have oil on my air filter and it is coming out of the air intake. I was thinking that maybe it was running to rich.....Can anyone give me other options no matter how painful they might be as to what my problem might be?
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Which aircleaner do you have.
 
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Originally Posted by LebHDMan
I am having an issue with my 02 Superglide. I have noticed I have oil on my air filter and it is coming out of the air intake. I was thinking that maybe it was running to rich.....Can anyone give me other options no matter how painful they might be as to what my problem might be?
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Most common issue is running too much oil. Most common fix is running a bit low, as much as half quart.
 
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It's pretty normal and has happened to most harleys at some time. Running hard on the freeway for awhile will cause it also. Like suggested, drop the oil a little in the tank. You'll find a level that will work best for you bike with some trial and error.
 
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sitting around very long some will wet sump a little and that then sent through the intake
 
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