| Author | Message | ||
     Buellish |
Where do XB PCV valves vent to,under the bike ? | ||
| Froggy |
In stock configuration they vent into the airbox, they sit in between the air filter and velocity stack. I've seen people reroute them just about everywhere, like down past the oil cooler, or down the swingarm, or onto the muffler, and so on. (Message edited by Froggy on April 01, 2015) | ||
| Buellish |
You don't get splooge running down on the tire,venting it down there? | ||
| Froggy |
Nope, sounds like someone did a crap job rerouting it on your bike. All the splooge is supposed to mix in with the air intake and be burned off. My 08 has the stock setup, my 06 has the reroute with the American Sport Bike kit that mounts a catch can by the oil cooler. I prefer the stock setup these days, as the reroute requires me to empty the can every couple days otherwise it starts to overflow and spill everywhere, and it gives off a nasty grimey smell regardless. The stock setup is completely invisible to the rider, and I don't smell like splooge after every ride. (Message edited by froggy on April 01, 2015) | ||
| Buellish |
Froggy,I have an '02 S3T with a Forcewinder and the breathers running to a Jaz catch can.I've been having trouble with splooge getting all over the side of the bike.I'm considering going with XB rocker covers and PCV valves.I made my own,on an S2 by drilling the rocker tops and installing XB PCV valves,but didn't eliminate the butterfly valves and wonder if the trick is to go with the whole XB setup? | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Down on the left-side near the oil cooler into the chin spoiler.  Only a few drops of condensation! | ||
| Froggy |
That's interesting, I'm not familiar enough with the differences in the motors to know if that would work, but the more I think about it, the more it sounds like it should work. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Buellish ,isn't it a possibility to have the umbrella's completely removed and leaf those holes open and run it like that with your custom rocker tops!? (Froggy ,this is a XB  ) | ||
| Buellish |
I don't know if removing the butterflys would make any difference,I've never tried it.I do know that the two different types of covers are quite different,there is a lot more open area in the XB covers,where the tuber style is sectioned off. | ||
| Buellish |
I guess I'm on the search for a set of XB rocker covers.Any out there?I know American Sport Bike has them,I'm hoping for a used set. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
This guy has some, http://www.ebay.com/sch/python-paul/m.html?_nkw=&_ armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-up-Buell-Lightning-Fi rebolt-Rocker-boxes-and-covers-used-/351361350890? hash=item51cec4bcea Last month i got a set of covers from him for three dollars inclusive bolts and the breathers! The parts are a bit greasy but in good shape. Thought he is a member here to! | ||
| Buellish |
Thanks Mees. | ||
| Sagehawk |
Cutaway of 07 12x pcv valve  thinking of designing something else. Any ideas from anyone? Idea is to get rid of foam and use volume of catch can to maintain oil overspray. | ||
| Sagehawk |
Catchcan   just use the flip phone here . Sorry, but an hour and a coupla drinks , pictures are just sideways. Anyhow, am serious on breather mods and to turn this into less of a maintenance item. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
For a road use xb ,keep the stock xb breathers and the hose down and remove the other hoses and reservoirs. (Message edited by Brother in buells on April 04, 2015) | ||
| Sagehawk |
For those that have been into their motors, has there been any issues with reed valve in right side case? I was curious as thats where this all starts. I dont notice any oil carryover unless been on road for most of day at 70 + mph. Normal slower speed, shorter time dont notice the carry over. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Buellistic has the answer to that! | ||
| Sagehawk |
Its no longer april fools and the 1190 ax has faded but ill bite on that. Share and well both know. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Have send you a pm. | ||
| Sagehawk |
Got it and info. Thanks. What model buell was that installed on and can the timing chest relieve itself with most pressure out of the timing plug? I figure it takes at least a little pressure to bump the umbrellas open. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
I think it's based on a 97 S3t See Profile, (13)Vent lines ie: gas tank,trans,and head breather hoses ran to tail section below license plate.Also vented timing plug hole(PVC valve and oil/air seperator). You could sent a pm to him for better/more info or how its put on the bike, http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/boar d-profile.cgi?action=view_profile&profile=buellist ic-users | ||
| Sagehawk |
there must more room for that installation on that bike than on a xb. lot of hot stuff in a small area there. Thanks for info BIB! | ||
| Griffmeister |
"For those that have been into their motors, has there been any issues with reed valve in right side case?" Inspected my reed valve at 22K, even under a magnifying glass could not see anything wrong. Replaced it only because I was there and not planning on being back there for a long time. | ||
| Buellish |
Mees,I picked a set of rocker covers from the guy on ebay pretty cheep,thanks again for the tip. Does anybody know of an alternate PCV valve through the aftermarket? | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Michael  Do you want a other style breather because of fitment on the s3t? So i was reading this thread again and sagehawk was asking about the reed valves in the engine cases. I have no insight on them (not that far into a XB lump yet)but maybe someone else can answer that question!? | ||
| Buellish |
"Do you want a other style breather because of fitment on the s3t?" Partly,see my discussion here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/759464.html?1427942490 | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Yes i did seen and read your other post! So if you going to put the xb rocker covers on your S3t instead of the converted stock one's ,why not also use the xb pcv valves and let the catch can where it already is and find out how much splooge its spits with that setup. Well maybe you have to customize the xb pcv valve from the rear cover a bit if it hits the fuel tank. | ||
| Buellish |
I've got no problem using the oem pcv valves,but there is often a less expensive alternative in the aftermarket. I took your advise and won a set of XB covers from the source you recommended. I may leave the catch can where it is but it makes such a mess there that I'm inclined to move it. |
