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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Please tell me what is this hose? It goes in my Softail Custom 1995 nowhere, and when i run starter it spits with oil...
 
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Please tell me what is this hose? It goes in my Softail Custom 1995 nowhere, and when i run starter it spits with oil...
Looks like the Open Crank case vent.


 
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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Yep, looks like your crank case vent hose. Have you recently changed your oil? Possibly over filled it? Has the bike been sitting a long time and maybe sumped?

Якщо англійська не є рідною мовою для вас, і ви відчуваєте труднощі в розумінні того, що ми говоримо вам, я кажу деякі українські.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 03:38 AM
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it is the vent hole! thanks a lot!
i've asked one profi and the answer was - hd engines dont need to breathe, so i was confused a little. now i am clear...
My softail slept for 2 years, so think it is possible to spit with oil...
 
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