Breather cover - a big empty hole?
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Re: Breather cover - a big empty hole?
24 Aug 2016 04:54
If extending with a hose I would run the end of the hose to the chain
Some run the hose into a catch can ( Beer can ) so not to drop any oil onto the road or drag strip.
Having no breather would be disastrous as the crankcase pressure needs to vent
Best to run hose past the leading face of the rear tire to prevent a loss in traction
Dave
Some run the hose into a catch can ( Beer can ) so not to drop any oil onto the road or drag strip.
Having no breather would be disastrous as the crankcase pressure needs to vent
Best to run hose past the leading face of the rear tire to prevent a loss in traction
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Re: Breather cover - a big empty hole?
24 Aug 2016 05:18 - 24 Aug 2016 05:26Kray-Z wrote:Patton wrote: K&N says the crankcase vent filters are designed for the high demands of racing. [Snicker-snicker-wink-wink]. Without further ado 'bout those high demands. And neglect to mention any professionals using them. But do take the time to also plug sale of K&N's filter cleaner and special red oil essential toward maintaining the filters.
Other options for an open nonrestrictive breather hose would be routing it to exit underneath or behind the bike.
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Hey, don't bring old Meriden Triumphs into this filter "engineering" topic :laugh: - hell, they didn't even put oil filters on their bikes back then.... :ohmy: :silly: (Don't get me wrong - I would pay big bucks for a nice stock 650 / 750 Bonneville).
I think K&N would use that statement on everything they sell - all hype and glitter. In the end, I believe the description was meant to refer to the free breathing ability of their crank case filter, in that it would not restrict crank case ventilation and cause seal failures or excessive oil consumption. even under racing conditions. And nothing is as demanding on a machine as racing....
Please, boy's :kiss:
For now, I strenuously prefer the little filter for the utter-simplicity of it, if/for no other reason. There is no oily mess to deal with, and if the filter-element should ever need cleaning, a subtle twist-lift, and its out for a quick wash, rinse and over-night dry!
I'd rather have the oil get back inside the engine instead of on the road or my back tire, or yours.
Besides, it just looks better.
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Re: Breather cover - a big empty hole?
24 Aug 2016 06:30swest wrote:daveo wrote:swest wrote: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
.............. :huh:
I guess you didn't get the joke. :whistle:
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Re: Breather cover - a big empty hole?
25 Aug 2016 09:38 - 26 Aug 2016 10:44Good Fortune!
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Re: Breather cover - a big empty hole?
25 Aug 2016 16:33swest wrote: Don't let inane comments get to you, ROLL with it. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Breather cover - a big empty hole?
25 Aug 2016 23:39650ed wrote: I use a K&N seat filter for reasons I would rather not discuss. :blush: Ed
Route the seat breather into the intake system for a power boost and reduced greenhouse gas emissions...
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Universal formula for how many motorcycles one should own = n + 1, where n is how many motorcycles you own right now....
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Re: Breather cover - a big empty hole?
26 Aug 2016 04:19
Has been striving since pre-Hagon era to atone for old BSA pollution. :lol:
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