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« on: March 09, 2009, 09:50:28 AM » |
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I am draining the crankcase breather tube (the orange drain tube that is capped)at least once a week and a clear watery looking fluid is coming out. It has a gas / turpetine smell. Is this normal?
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DFragn
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2009, 10:20:50 AM » |
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Yes it is normal. Sometimes it can even be creamy with stench.
And if you ride in rain or very humid conditions it should be checked often & drained if necessary.
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Willow
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2009, 11:11:47 AM » |
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Once a week seems excessive. I would expect once every few months.
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VMODON
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2009, 05:22:01 PM » |
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Is there a reason that it can't be left unplugged??
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Larry
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2009, 05:44:52 PM » |
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Only if you don't mind cleaning up "Dragon Drool"!  |
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John U.
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2009, 05:50:19 PM » |
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As I recall the tubing circuit runs from the engine into the air box and then condensation runs down to the plug. If the plug isn't there, unfitered air will enter the air box, carbs, etc.
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Larry
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2009, 06:36:52 PM » |
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Ya, that's a good reason!  |
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BuzzKill
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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2010, 08:10:22 PM » |
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I'm replacing some hoses and want to do this one as well. Can you use just normal clear tubing or does it have to be something special? Is the orange color when its new, or just discoloration over time? Where can I get replacement hose?
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2010, 08:20:14 PM » |
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It is not orange in color it is clear tygon tubing, at the hardware store.
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« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2010, 05:59:17 AM » |
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I have yet, in over 6 years, to drain any dragon's drool from that tube on my standard. Of course, I seldom ride in the rain. Given that fact, is it normal to never have anything drain from that tube?
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