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20th August 2007
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4 Sportster/Buell Model: XCHL-74
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foamy oil
changed oil to an 74 xlch yesterday( 20W/50), poured in 3 quarts, after warm-up checked through the filler cap and the oil was like yellow/tan porridge !! what the h...? , too much oil ? pressure was 40 psi cold, dropped to below 10 after few minutes, the bike has been standing for 16 years, ( yes i did change other fluids , flushed gas tank etc.etc) fired up after two kicks, keihin type carb..
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20th August 2007
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Proud 2000 XLH 1430 Owner
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bywong
Posts: 1,691 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH 1430 Sportster/Buell Year: 2000 Other Motorcycle Model: Piaggio X9 250 Other Motorcycle Year: 2004
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Could have been condensation in the oil passages after 16 years?
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 AussieGarry
I'm not a complete idiot -- Some parts are missing (but on order from EBay).
Supertrapp 2-1 with 18 plates and closed end cap, 11.5" 412 Progressive with Heavy Duty springs and Progressive fork springs. Mikuni 45carb/SE 44 manifold. NRHS 88" with Stage 2 ported 04 heads with 15 degree squish band, SE .536 cams, crane roller rockers and lifters, NRHS Hurricane Adj Pushrods and Collapsible Covers. Ultima prog ign. 180 main jet, 3 turns, 20 idle jet and 97 needle at 3rd notch. AIM 240 Clutch. LRB Z Plus Brake Pads on dual front brakes. Kuryakyn Boss Blade Levers + Forcewinder XR A/C.
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20th August 2007
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Senior Chief Harley Engineer 2nd Class
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lincolnshire, UK.
Posts: 1,681 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: Electra Glide Ultra Class Other Motorcycle Year: 2009
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My 2p
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Originally Posted by AussieGazza
Could have been condensation in the oil passages after 16 years?
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What he said.
Oil is cheaper than an engine rebuild. After all that time there is going to be corrosion, moisture and other unwanted products in there.
If it is in otherwise good condition get it hot and do another oil change and another one after a good long ride.
We need photos!!!
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20th August 2007
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Biker
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4 Sportster/Buell Model: XCHL-74
Reputation: 10
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foamy oil
thanks for the advice, did run the bike 10 minutes with 10w/40 could not get a steady oil pressure, bike has no oil filter ( never had?), planning to install on return line asap, but scared for the milkshake in oil bag....., could not load an image , restricted to 145 kb or so , my pics was 136 kb?? ( urrell, hows uk weather today, used to live in Guildford.....)
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20th August 2007
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Senior Chief Harley Engineer 2nd Class
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lincolnshire, UK.
Posts: 1,681 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: Electra Glide Ultra Class Other Motorcycle Year: 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goglin
thanks for the advice, did run the bike 10 minutes with 10w/40 could not get a steady oil pressure, bike has no oil filter ( never had?), planning to install on return line asap, but scared for the milkshake in oil bag....., could not load an image , restricted to 145 kb or so , my pics was 136 kb?? ( urrell, hows uk weather today, used to live in Guildford.....)
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We had our summer in April!!! Floods in May June & July cloudy August and are waiting for an Indian Summer in September & October to get a few trips to the Yorkshire Moors & Dales and the Lake District.
Look after yourself, And that bike.
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