1998 883 Oil Problem
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RE: 1998 883 Oil Problem
Well with that much oil, it should be traceable. \\; Have you popped the air cleaner yet just to make double sure it's not coming from there? \\; It REALLY sounds like blow by.
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RE: 1998 883 Oil Problem
There was some in the filter but the amount that has come out has me worried. When I got to phoenix I cleaned up the bike and when I got back to san diego there was oil all over again.
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RE: 1998 883 Oil Problem
The new AC will either come with a breather kit or reroute the oil that does flow into the A/C back into the carb....there are many debates as to which is more efficient, or if it's really that big an issue in the first place....honestly, just get a nice SE or K&\\;N kit and the problem should go away for the most part.
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RE: 1998 883 Oil Problem
Could anyone explain to me where the crank vent tube is supposed to connected to? I've looked but can't see anything. I can't buy the tech manual until pay day and that's not for another week.
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RE: 1998 883 Oil Problem
Well then, lol...there's a small fitting coming out of the case right near the rear cylinder....just over the top of the tranny. \\; I tried to find a pic, but was unsuccessful in doing so and I cant take one now cuz I'm at work. \\; You just need to connect one end of the hose back onto the fitting and secure it with a hose clamp. \\; The other end can just be routed under the seat or back near the fender behind the oil tank.
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RE: 1998 883 Oil Problem
Do I need to remove anything or should I be able to see it? From the top or bottom? From the local of the hose I'm guessing it's on the right hand side of the rear of the case?