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Feb 2, 2011 | 09:35 AM

#11

2004vmc

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From: hope mills, nc

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Originally Posted by grf000

Just ignore it. They all do it. If you let it sit more then a few weeks it appears worst then it is. Harley says the slight vacuum keeps the one way valves in the system from fluttering and by venting it make it get worse over time. Just wipe its nose once in a while. The oil will not gum up the body. Besides its a $10k fine and you are adding pollution to are air.

never thought about the fine, but i just didnt want to have oil spraying along the bottom of my bike, and on the back tire. i ride like an idiot most of the time, and dont need to induce my own oil slick......
corb

Feb 2, 2011 | 10:47 AM

#12

Jackie Paper

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From: Honah Lee

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Originally Posted by 2004vmc

Yes, and I doubt any one has ever paid it. Like night and day difference if I run mine over 4K much or drive 70 which I seldom do. As far as my bike goes as long as I do not over fill it oil level has no influence on it since the oil punp is two stage and the return is 20% larger.

Feb 2, 2011 | 12:44 PM

#13

nvsteve

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From: Nevada

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Originally Posted by 2004vmc

That's actually a pretty good point. On my last bike I vented down to the frame. I lost the oil pump while doing about 70 on the highway. Oil all over and got a bit sideways.
Dirt bike riding skills probably saved me.