It caused alittle pucker lol...it's actually pretty common on the lower riding rigids .

 

Weak spring on the kickstand will get you too, one good pothole and ............

 

Isolating the primary is better for your motor. It keeps all the clutch disc particles from pumping through the engine.

Here's a link on how to do it.

http://www.shovelhead.us/specs/oil/oil.htm

 

Hey guys quick question might be up your alley.


I have a 1977 FXE that has a working oiler. I replaced the primary gasket and a few ounces came out when I did. Now that the new gasket is in, should I add a few ounces of fresh motor oil to the primary so I do not start her out dry? I have the manual but does not reference this at all. What do the gurus think?




I have gone back and forth a dozen times on blocking it off tonight alone.


Thanks

 

if you block it off the engine will live longer

 

With the stock system just check the dip stick in the oil tank. If its low add some oil. The oiler starts up immediately and puts a constant stream of oil on the primary. The primary only has a couple of ounces in it before it is drawn back to the filter and tank. The stock oiling system works fine. Change the oil often and it will last. The ribs in the bottom of the primary and the sump position keeps the gunk in the primary until you clean it out. The primary also has a magnetic drain plug that needs to be cleaned during an oil change.

Your bike your choice to change the oiling system. I've had mine stock for 45 years.

 

What he said. The less contamination, the better.

 

I have heard that the oilier is supposed to put out 3 to 4 drops a minute to a light stream. Any idea which is right?




Can I leave the small inspection cover off to see what type of stream comes out of the oiler or is that a bad idea?


Thanks,


Ron

 

I like the stock system also, but there have been many of my friends isolate their primaries or go belt drive.

 

A few months ago when I had my motor torn down to re-ring, valve job and trans worked on I converted to a semi wet primary even though I have a dry clutch setup. I remove the oil lines from the pump and running 6 oz of ATF in there as long as you don't have any leaks you don't have to worry about running dry. I mean it's common sense maintain it and it'll be fine I'm glad I did it..