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Aug 26, 2014 | 07:54 PM

#21

Throttle_Jockey

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From: H-TOWN TEXAS

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Originally Posted by Bingee

The crankcase has to be vented to dissipate a number of gasses that accumulate there. Some would shorten engine life if not removed. So the vent has to go somewhere. If it all went to the atmosphere the roads would eventually have a black coating due to the oil mist making them slippery and risky for motorcycles to be on. In addition there are environmental issues. So presently the breather system is all that's practical.

I completely understand your statement, but a properly built set up will not "constantly" mist oil. A breather system is just that....breath. If excessive oil is mistng out there are other issues to be solved as stated in other posts in this thread.

Aug 26, 2014 | 08:19 PM

#22

NightHunter

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From: In A Van Down By The River

dropp

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Aug 26, 2014 | 08:22 PM

#23

qtrracer

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From: SoCal

Mine was slapped together with an out of the box SE big bore kit. It hasn't misted..........ever. Run the oil level at full too. Best in the biz, lol

Last edited by qtrracer; Aug 26, 2014 at 08:47 PM.

Aug 26, 2014 | 08:45 PM

#24

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

If allllll is weeeeellll .... usually its caused by tooooo high of oil in the tank'''

mantiane you oil level between 1/2 Low and High marks on your dipstick....