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Oil in the Air Box
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05 Jul 2024 19:39 - 05 Jul 2024 20:03 #901804
by daveo
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Was finding oil puddling in the bottom of my air box...
It was coming out the rubber hose that connects the breather cover to the air box, and making a bloody mess...
Is that a common issue with the big fours?
It was coming out the rubber hose that connects the breather cover to the air box, and making a bloody mess...
Is that a common issue with the big fours?
1982 KZ1100-A2
Last edit: 05 Jul 2024 20:03 by daveo.
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05 Jul 2024 22:19 - 05 Jul 2024 22:25 #901806
by daveo
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Replied by daveo on topic Oil in the Air Box
Probably, but not more than usual...well, maybe a little.
But I don't feel guilty...she likes it you know.
But I don't feel guilty...she likes it you know.
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06 Jul 2024 01:38 - 06 Jul 2024 01:41 #901809
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Replied by Warren3200gt on topic Oil in the Air Box
Time for a compression test. Oil in the air box is caused by excessive positive crankcase pressure due to compression blowby then venting through the crankcase breather.
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06 Jul 2024 13:21 - 06 Jul 2024 13:27 #901829
by daveo
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Replied by daveo on topic Oil in the Air Box
Been using Rotella 15W40 T4...
Wasn't finding much oil, but residue buildup over the span of several 5-8k rpm rides.
This stopped that completely:
...and there are no oil leaks anywhere on the motor!
Dry as a bone!
Wasn't finding much oil, but residue buildup over the span of several 5-8k rpm rides.
This stopped that completely:
...and there are no oil leaks anywhere on the motor!
Dry as a bone!
1982 KZ1100-A2
Last edit: 06 Jul 2024 13:27 by daveo.
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06 Jul 2024 18:09 - 06 Jul 2024 19:16 #901842
by daveo
1982 KZ1100-A2
Replied by daveo on topic Oil in the Air Box
7/06/24 compression check results:
cyl psi
1 & 4 160
2 & 3 145-150
Half a quart of oil evaporated on today's 100 +/- mile ride...
She loved every breathtaking moment through which we flew!!!
cyl psi
1 & 4 160
2 & 3 145-150
Half a quart of oil evaporated on today's 100 +/- mile ride...
She loved every breathtaking moment through which we flew!!!
1982 KZ1100-A2
Last edit: 06 Jul 2024 19:16 by daveo.
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07 Jul 2024 04:37 #901846
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Replied by Wookie58 on topic Oil in the Air Box
Love that solution Dave, is that "ram air" filter foam or something similar that won't cause a pressure build up??Been using Rotella 15W40 T4...
Wasn't finding much oil, but residue buildup over the span of several 5-8k rpm rides.
This stopped that completely:
...and there are no oil leaks anywhere on the motor!
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07 Jul 2024 06:14 - 07 Jul 2024 06:18 #901851
by daveo
1982 KZ1100-A2
Replied by daveo on topic Oil in the Air Box
Yes, and it performs much better than expected.
It's a strip cut from a sheet of RamAir filter media I acquired nearly ten years ago.
It may be similar to the material used in their product offerings today.
It's a strip cut from a sheet of RamAir filter media I acquired nearly ten years ago.
It may be similar to the material used in their product offerings today.
1982 KZ1100-A2
Last edit: 07 Jul 2024 06:18 by daveo.
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