Oil Relocation kit
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From: NC
lost all my oil
let's make this simple and just assume it was my fault and any other person would likely not make the mistake I made
i routed it wrong, which there really is no wrong way, or right way, they basically tell you to connect it and good luck and if you **** it up, we don't buy you a new engine
the bike was fine, the engine was fine, i just had to reroute the line and hope my new choice was better than my old choice
let's make this simple and just assume it was my fault and any other person would likely not make the mistake I made
i routed it wrong, which there really is no wrong way, or right way, they basically tell you to connect it and good luck and if you **** it up, we don't buy you a new engine
the bike was fine, the engine was fine, i just had to reroute the line and hope my new choice was better than my old choice
My debate for myself is the simple remote filter mount on the down tube or the mount under the passenger floorboard and less visible. The floorboard mount requires a longer hose run and they are probably more susceptible to damage under the bike. I'll decide this week.
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From: SE Michigan
others say it different, but here is a good summary as to why i once thought permanent was the way to go, now it's paper only
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lost all my oil
let's make this simple and just assume it was my fault and any other person would likely not make the mistake I made
i routed it wrong, which there really is no wrong way, or right way, they basically tell you to connect it and good luck and if you **** it up, we don't buy you a new engine
the bike was fine, the engine was fine, i just had to reroute the line and hope my new choice was better than my old choice
let's make this simple and just assume it was my fault and any other person would likely not make the mistake I made
i routed it wrong, which there really is no wrong way, or right way, they basically tell you to connect it and good luck and if you **** it up, we don't buy you a new engine
the bike was fine, the engine was fine, i just had to reroute the line and hope my new choice was better than my old choice
The very first on I ever installed years ago.
It was a Dan Moore kit I didnt clear the rear drive belt.
Sawed the hose in half didnt even get 2 miles down the road.
Saw my oil psi drop to nothing and pulled over luckily without damage.
But I have installed 4 kits since with no issues.
Just have to take your time when routing the hoses.
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From: SE Michigan
I wouldnt say your the only one add me to the list.
The very first on I ever installed years ago.
It was a Dan Moore kit I didnt clear the rear drive belt.
Sawed the hose in half didnt even get 2 miles down the road.
Saw my oil psi drop to nothing and pulled over luckily without damage.
But I have installed 4 kits since with no issues.
Just have to take your time when routing the hoses.
The very first on I ever installed years ago.
It was a Dan Moore kit I didnt clear the rear drive belt.
Sawed the hose in half didnt even get 2 miles down the road.
Saw my oil psi drop to nothing and pulled over luckily without damage.
But I have installed 4 kits since with no issues.
Just have to take your time when routing the hoses.
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From: Midlothian, VA
Me personally the left front down tube is a great option. It's a lot less hose and routing and the oil filter sits out in the airstream more. Plus the filter sits vertically instead of horizontally.
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From: Midlothian, VA
Anybody can make a mistake installing a mod but you shouldn't write off the product totally.
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From: SE Michigan
the few oil changes i did with the new location were very convenient, however, the convenience was offset by the unplanned repair and the tow to my house
not that it doesn't work, I just wouldn't use it again, the benefit wasn't worth the price of admission
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From: Midlothian, VA
i'm not sure the cooler actually did any good, maybe it did....made me feel good if that counts
the few oil changes i did with the new location were very convenient, however, the convenience was offset by the unplanned repair and the tow to my house
not that it doesn't work, I just wouldn't use it again, the benefit wasn't worth the price of admission
the few oil changes i did with the new location were very convenient, however, the convenience was offset by the unplanned repair and the tow to my house
not that it doesn't work, I just wouldn't use it again, the benefit wasn't worth the price of admission
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From: Midlothian, VA
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