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Old 11-06-2019, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by iHodor
I did watch them. Very short and while they would seem to indicate they would help, it would be good to hear some first-hand experience. For example if the cure for sumping was as "simple" as venting the pan through the filler tube I think HD would have moved toward that rather than 3 years of trial and error with oil pumps.
I don't think HD can vent like this due to the EPA. Neither through the oil filler or the AC like some do.
On my roadie I have done both venting types. AC and dipstick. 13K miles, stage III, no sumping.
On batfoy, I have only vented the AC. Would like to vent dipstick eventually.
 
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Old 11-06-2019, 03:24 PM
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Ah yes. Good point. The EPA

I visited A1Cycles page and they seem to only have screw in dipsticks. My FB has the camlock type, no true threads.
 
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Old 11-06-2019, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by iHodor
Ah yes. Good point. The EPA

I visited A1Cycles page and they seem to only have screw in dipsticks. My FB has the camlock type, no true threads.
That’s why I only have it for my roadie.

Unless $$$ is no object then you can get one here.
https://www.feulingparts.com/sku/3086
 
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Old 11-06-2019, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by iHodor
Thanks Jake. Three things I'm curious about, first is whether or not this reduces the oil being pushed into the hose to the point that it would not build up in the hose. Second is the epoxy used to reseal the dipstick cap to the dipstick. If that failed you could end up with the dipstick in the pan, as well as a whole bunch of oil escaping. And third is whether you've seen a big reduction in the amount of oil going through the factory breathers and into the air filter/intake.
I have had no oil in the vent hose as it is pitched up hill. As far as expoxy, the dipstick is two pieces that have little snap tabs, as that is the way its put together from the factory. I used epoxy to seal the bottom half to the top half as to not have air/oil leak after drilling through it. I have already vented the air cleaner to the atmosphere, but never got alot of spooge out of it anyway. A drip here and there. I ran that along the frame rail and used a cable clamp to secure the end.


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Originally Posted by Msquad
That’s why I only have it for my roadie.

Unless $$$ is no object then you can get one here.
https://www.feulingparts.com/sku/3086
That's pretty spendy, though I'd probably go for it if I knew for sure it would stop the oil migration through the breathers.
The A1 video with the Fat Boy seemed to intimate that they would be selling their kit for the M8 Softails, but they're not to be found on their site.
 
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Jake, thanks for the pics. And the clarification on the dipstick cap.

Did you vent the AC to atmosphere before you added the venting on the dipstick? You sure did a fine job on both!
 

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I enjoy checking out what you folks do with your bikes, But I'm glad my 2018 Road Glide Special has been running great for over 46,000 miles without any gizmos.
 

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Originally Posted by Msquad
Check out these vids: https://www.a1cycles.net/ventilator-videos

There is even a vid w/ a fatboy featured.
Yeah, They are hilarious.

Let see.. If you add a vent at the oil tank will less air flow out of the heads?? Need Jeopardy music..
 
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Originally Posted by iHodor
Jake, thanks for the pics. And the clarification on the dipstick cap.

Did you vent the AC to atmosphere before you added the venting on the dipstick? You sure did a fine job on both!
Yes, the day i installed the air cleaner I drilled and tapped it to make way for the hose barbs, Plugged the breather holes in the filter housing with hi-temp rtv.
 
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Originally Posted by Porkwrice

Quick disconnect air fitting Schrader valve.....drilled and tapped the cover.....and attached air line.....works awesome....cost about 7 dollars....


Thinking of venting the same way. Do you think routeing the hose away from the back tire would be a better option? I am worried about any oil coming out near the back tire. Or is it such a minimal amount not to worry about.
 

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