will over filling crankcase push dip stick out ?

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Jun 8, 2014 | 10:08 AM

krazybob

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will over filling crankcase push dip stick out ?

I'm wondering if having over filled the crankcase would push the dip stick out? I changed the oil a week ago, and apparently put too much in. The engine is cold, and the oil mark is above the hot oil mark. I came back from a ride yesterday and the dip stick was out about 2 inches and oil everywhere. Couldn't find a crankcase vent or filter, so I thought maybe this is the reason. Comments ? BTW it's a 1998 FLHTCI

Jun 8, 2014 | 10:12 AM

jus2anoyu

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Yes, absolutely yes. I've proven this anomaly. I wasn't as lucky as you, my dipstick launched and was lost on the side of the road.

Jun 8, 2014 | 10:48 AM

hdbob2006

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Crankcase vents are in the heads. Yes overfilling pushes the dipstick out. Get a turkey baster and suck that extra oil out.

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Jun 8, 2014 | 02:23 PM

Punjabi Rider

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Yes been there done that few years ago on my 05 it was a hell of a mess.

Jun 8, 2014 | 04:02 PM

dochawken

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Originally Posted by krazybob

My gawd..how much did you overfill it?? I have never seen or heard of it occuring .

Jun 8, 2014 | 04:07 PM

FX4

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Oh I can imagine. The newer bikes have a screw down cap so an overfilled crank case pushes the oil out the breather through the heads. Man talk about thinking you blew the motor. Oil and smoke everywhere.