oil dumping out air cleaner
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oil dumping out air cleaner
Hey guys...........just joined and hoping for some help???????????
08 RG 103 255 cams RT supertrap 2-1 supermeg
My problem is when running the bike hard 80 90 mph and rpms above 4 + on long hot runs.While riding 1st smell the oil burning on my pipes, then after stopping on the stand oil dumps out from behind air cleaner and covers the motor.What a mess...........anyone??????????
Frank
Merrimack NH
08 RG 103 255 cams RT supertrap 2-1 supermeg
My problem is when running the bike hard 80 90 mph and rpms above 4 + on long hot runs.While riding 1st smell the oil burning on my pipes, then after stopping on the stand oil dumps out from behind air cleaner and covers the motor.What a mess...........anyone??????????
Frank
Merrimack NH
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Make sure you run 3.5 quarts of oil and not 4 quarts. Reroute breathers as many of us have. A little oil blow by after running hard is common. If it is "dumping" or "pouring" out then you have more to worry about.
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too much oil
I think you have too much oil - should be half way between the full & low when cold. Had a freind with an 08 Ultra blowing oil everywhere on the way to Sturgis last year. He was checking it with the dipstick sitting on the edge, not inserted fully. Tow truck ride to Cheyenne, WY to Dealer, removed 3/4 of a quart. Didn't have a problem after that.
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Start bike and bring motor up to temp. Check dipstick while on jiffy stand. Now see where it reads. Is it at the "Full" mark or beyond? If not, check oil lines on the motor. Did you add any covers to dress the engine up recently? Maybe a line is being pinched, but you would get an oil lamp indication and that usually would me not enough or the pressure is low because of a line being pinched. Hopefully nothing too serious if you haven't already found the issue.