uni pod, what to do with crank case vent?

pchitti · 05-30-2014, 04:43 PM

So I installed the uni pod on my shineray, noticed I was getting oil all over the rear fender. Crank case vent was sending oil every where. I rigged a catch can for now, but is it normal to have a noticable amount of oil coming out of the vent?
Its also much darker than the oil that is on the dipstick and what comes out the drain plug.

Pics coming of the oil and catch.

pchitti · 05-30-2014, 06:46 PM

The high tech redneck oil catch can.

Oil color, still comes out clear. Wash changed less than 150 miles ago.

stretch8668 · 05-30-2014, 07:25 PM

I had my tube break so got longer piece of hose and have it going up under seat I'm sure someone will chime in if this is a bad idea

SpudRider · 05-31-2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pchitti

The high tech redneck oil catch can.

Oil color, still comes out clear. Wash changed less than 150 miles ago.

I can't see your photos.

SpudRider · 05-31-2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stretch8668

I had my tube break so got longer piece of hose and have it going up under seat I'm sure someone will chime in if this is a bad idea

Is oil issuing from the hose?

pchitti · 05-31-2014, 01:14 AM

Will have to redo them from computer at home. Tried from phone...

Weldangrind · 05-31-2014, 10:33 AM

It's ok to route the vent hose up under the seat, even as far as the tail light. If you put a small filter on the hose, you won't draw dirt into the engine when the hose is under vacuum.

pchitti · 05-31-2014, 01:55 PM

Pics are up

stretch8668 · 05-31-2014, 09:36 PM

Oil doesn't come out of hose and good point on putting filter on it and if anyone is curious what size hose its about 1/2" id I just used a regular hose clamp as oe clamp was to small

stretch8668 · 05-31-2014, 09:37 PM

Ill post pics tomorrow

SpudRider · 06-01-2014, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

It's ok to route the vent hose up under the seat, even as far as the tail light. If you put a small filter on the hose, you won't draw dirt into the engine when the hose is under vacuum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stretch8668

Oil doesn't come out of hose and good point on putting filter on it and if anyone is curious what size hose its about 1/2" id I just used a regular hose clamp as oe clamp was to small

If oil were issuing from the hose, you would definitely need an oil filter on the end of the hose.

However, I agree with Weld; it's always wise to put an oil filter on the end of the hose to prevent dirt being sucked into the crankcase.

stretch8668 · 06-01-2014, 11:15 AM

Here's some pics I took and gonna take your guys advice on a filter

05-30-2014, 04:43 PM	#1
pchitti Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 165	uni pod, what to do with crank case vent? So I installed the uni pod on my shineray, noticed I was getting oil all over the rear fender. Crank case vent was sending oil every where. I rigged a catch can for now, but is it normal to have a noticable amount of oil coming out of the vent? Its also much darker than the oil that is on the dipstick and what comes out the drain plug. Pics coming of the oil and catch.
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05-30-2014, 06:46 PM	#2
pchitti Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 165	The high tech redneck oil catch can. Oil color, still comes out clear. Wash changed less than 150 miles ago. Last edited by pchitti; 05-31-2014 at 01:54 PM.
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05-31-2014, 10:33 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It's ok to route the vent hose up under the seat, even as far as the tail light. If you put a small filter on the hose, you won't draw dirt into the engine when the hose is under vacuum. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-30-2014, 07:25 PM	#3
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	I had my tube break so got longer piece of hose and have it going up under seat I'm sure someone will chime in if this is a bad idea
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05-31-2014, 01:14 AM	#6
pchitti Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 165	Will have to redo them from computer at home. Tried from phone...
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05-31-2014, 01:55 PM	#8
pchitti Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 165	Pics are up
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05-31-2014, 09:36 PM	#9
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	Oil doesn't come out of hose and good point on putting filter on it and if anyone is curious what size hose its about 1/2" id I just used a regular hose clamp as oe clamp was to small
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05-31-2014, 09:37 PM	#10
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	Ill post pics tomorrow
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