Air Cleaner dripping Oil???
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From: Delray Beach, FL
Air Cleaner dripping Oil???
I have a Screamin Eagle Stage 1 chrome backplate with K&N Filter and I can't seem to avoid oil from dripping or blowing back onto the exhaust pipes. I've tried running 1/2 quart low and using less air filter oil but the problem is still there. Is there a better air cleaner system that will eliminate this problem? Seems like the excess blow by should end up in the throttle body intake but I can watch it come out of the small return holes and drip right down to the bottom of the air filter. After it collects in the filter it starts dripping. I don't really want to drill larger holes or run tubes to the ground. Has to be a system that works.
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Have the same problem but since I am getting some stuff done at the shop, I am having exactly what Dawg posted done. I usually have a bit of oil on my right saddlebag when I stop after a long ride...somehow though, its never on my leg...go figure.
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The HD Heavy Breather is the only one that has never leaked on me. I prefer the looks of the Ventilator but it drips constantly.
Another solution is to ride the bike like grandpa and keep the rpm's low.
Another solution is to ride the bike like grandpa and keep the rpm's low.
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I don't understand why someone does not just drill and vent the valve covers up where it would be hidden by the tank and block those stinking holes heading to the intake. I'm about to buy a set of take offs on ebay and do it myself.
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From: Waukesha, WI
I had the same problem and is was after I cleaned the air cleaner the oil never fully dried. Is it engine oil or air filter oil? If it is engine oil it could be a dirty filter. There is also a set of umbrella valves that are plastic from harley. They makeaftermarket ones taht are metal and supposed to help. I had that problem on my '04 ECG.
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I took two shorts pieces of steel brake line, bent them, and inserted them into each vent hole. They now direct the oily mist more directly into the intake.
I've also tried placing an oil absorbent padding between the bottom of the cleaner and plate catching much of the oil that drips.
Both methods seem to work pretty well. Of course, you could try some of the suggestions above and see what works best for you.
Hope that helps.