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Aug 6, 2012 | 08:52 PM

liljay1982

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04 heritage help please.

Ok I need some help here I got an 04 heritage. Rinehart pipes k&n fuel pack and stock everything else just recently I had about half a quart of oil puke out the breathers I cleaned it up and cleaned breathers and replaced hoses thought it was fixed rode 35 miles and started puking again cleaned them again went for a 10 mile ride and towards the end it puked about a quart out all over me and the bike I've asked a buddy who used for be a Harley mechanic and I left him stumped so if any body could help I would greatly appreciate the help. Thanks.

Aug 6, 2012 | 09:41 PM

2AMGuy

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How much oil do you currently have in the oil tank?

I check the oil in my Softails after the bike has been started and has ran couple of minutes.
With the bike standing in an upright position, the oil leve l in the tank should be at the bottom of the filler neck.

Check to see that you're at the proper level and try it again.

Aug 7, 2012 | 05:52 AM

liljay1982

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It was about 1/4" below the neck. Now it's about 1" low in the tank. I won't have a chance till I get back from work.

Aug 7, 2012 | 06:42 AM

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Overfilled IMHO. I did it too on my 07 the first oil change.

Aug 7, 2012 | 10:18 AM

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Overfilled IMHO. I did it too on my 07 the first oil change.

I agree same mistake with mine. I don't check the oil now until after its warmed up. I puked oil out of my fill cap after a short ride around town after adding a lil oil. Had to syphon it out and clean up my mess.

Aug 7, 2012 | 12:07 PM

liljay1982

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Overfilled IMHO. I did it too on my 07 the first oil change.

it happend with about 3500 miles on my oil and i always checked it warm and have never had to add any oil to it so I highy doubt it was from overfilling I called my local harley dealer and they thought it might be the umbrella valves stuck or broken.