northmedic
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posted June 18, 2006 06:16 PM
 Edited By: northmedic on 18 Jun 2006 20:45
air filter ? oil soaked
Just Pulled my airfilter and its soaked in oil ive seen oil on foam elements but never a paper one
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jimzx9r
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posted June 18, 2006 06:18 PM
Crankcase ventilation system. If you want to stop it, you can put a fuel filter inline with the air hoses to trap the oil, or set up a catch can system.
Most bikes do it, some are worse than others.
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smokinZX14
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posted June 18, 2006 06:54 PM
Pulled mine and dry as a pop corn fart... and it's not like i ride it easy.... Oily air filter on a new bike ?? doesn't sound right to me... Did by chance you put to much oil in the crank case?
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northmedic
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posted June 18, 2006 07:07 PM
No just the right amount of oil (between the lines) running spectros gold 4
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smokinZX14
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posted June 18, 2006 07:13 PM
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No just the right amount of oil (between the lines) running spectros gold 4
well that should not be a problem ... I did you ever pull the filter when it had no miles?? If so was it oily then? Maybe it got some oil on it while it was at the factory being put together.. I would look in the air box ( frame) and see if there is oil standing in the box.... If so i think i would inform the dealer asap...
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northmedic
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posted June 18, 2006 07:53 PM
no oil in the airbox area its dry
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jimzx9r
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posted June 18, 2006 08:15 PM
The PCV system gets oil on the filter, don't worry about it. Every bike does this from time to time. A fuel filter in the air lines will stop it, like I already said.
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flite leader
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posted June 19, 2006 02:15 PM
you may have a line
vacuum
vent
etc
thats pinched not allowing your crankcase to breathe properly
no less can cause fuel & oil consumption
problems
worse case poppin a gasket
find it
cure the problem
good luck
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extremelean
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posted June 19, 2006 06:08 PM
stock air filter is oil treated paper....BUT...If its dripping with oil, take it to the dealer and have it checked.
Enjoy the ride
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larryc
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posted June 19, 2006 06:52 PM
The bike was most likely over filled with oil. It could have been prepped by the dealer that way. Have you done an oil change yet?
When you change your oil and filter, take extra care not to over fill the engine. High speed / RPM runs with hard decelleration can cause the extra oil to be sucked right up into the airbox and saturate the filter. It's not uncommon. For motorcycles with site windows, it's best to run the oil level below the middle of the window. About 1/3 the way up the window is plenty of oil for the motor.
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zx61114
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posted June 19, 2006 07:51 PM
+1
I was thinking the same thing. Good call.
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northmedic
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posted June 19, 2006 10:38 PM
Great wealth of info Guys thanks ( the oil level when i got my bike was just below the top line but it was brought to my attention that wheelies more then a few time could cause this
and i had a whole bunch of wheel in the air at the track more then once.
thanks again all
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