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Jhuppdog
| Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 09:06 pm: |
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I was double checking my bike this evening getting ready for a trip to West Virginia tomorrow and decided to check my catch can and see if there was any fluid. When I opened the valve on the bottom of the catch can clear water looking fluid came out followed by a little fluid that resembled the color of grey poupon mustard. I only have about 250 miles on the bike since I bought it and completed all the maintenance and upgrades (including catch can). What is this clear fluid? Is it anything to worry about? I have my breather and crankcase breather lines routed to it. This is my first trip of any length with the bike and i would like some peace of mind before I head out in the morning. ANy help is much appreciated. |
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Imaposer2
| Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 09:08 pm: |
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Condensed water vapor. No worries. |
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01x1buell
| Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 09:09 pm: |
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well the clear fluid is water from the temp changes in running it and the yellow stuff is just well i do not know what to call it,but it is normal. no worries |
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Imaposer2
| Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 09:12 pm: |
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Yeah, the other stuff is a mixture of components of blow-by gases, oil and water vapor. Enjoy your trip.
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Ratbuell
| Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 10:31 pm: |
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The 'other' stuff is commonly referred to as "milkshake" and is a mix of oil vapor and water. The shorter your rides, the more milkshake you'll get. It's your engine burning off condensation from temp changes. |
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Jhuppdog
| Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 11:14 pm: |
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Thanks for the quick responses. There was a decent amount of water that came out of the catch can. How often do you guys drain them? Is there any way to help prevent all this water? |
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Imaposer2
| Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 11:26 pm: |
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Depends on how much yours produces. Just empty it every so many fill-ups, depending on how often your experience says is best. Nope. |
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Two_seasons
| Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 03:12 am: |
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Empty the catch can contents onto a couple of sheets of paper towel. Then you can examine what you have. Most of it is water as stated. Enjoy your trip...I'm jealous...![](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/clipart/beer.gif) |