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oil catch can.do or dont?
« Thread Started on Jan 3, 2011, 4:24pm »

so i installed a oil catch can today.i made one out of a couple fittings.3/8 fuel line,and a life savor metal tin.unfortunatly i had to paint it due to mounting issues and lack of welding equipment.the question is.are they ok to run?can you run them long distances?cold weather?i ride at least 40-40 miles a day.everyday and am wondering if its worth doing?and what are the pros/cons of running one?thanx any info would be helpful.
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Re: oil catch can.do or dont?
« Reply #1 on Jan 3, 2011, 5:25pm »

Shouldn't it be attached to the valve cover?

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Re: oil catch can.do or dont?
« Reply #2 on Jan 3, 2011, 5:30pm »

Just looking at it...it should work ok. I would be concerned that water could hit the filter and drain back down into the crankcase.

I installed a catch-can from Scrappydog.....been working fine so far.

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« Reply #3 on Jan 3, 2011, 5:38pm »

yes the valve cover has a hose with a "new"pvc valve.its tucked up in the engine compartment.im gonna attach it to the catch can.just havrnt done it yet.and as far as water goes i do not ride it in the rain.i did last year but that was before the uni.so rule of thumb now is watch the weather.so ya think it will work huh?yes a little jerry rigged.but its a working progress.lol.how much oil does your scoot lose with a catch can?

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Re: oil catch can.do or dont?
« Reply #4 on Jan 3, 2011, 6:13pm »

I just got mine installed right before it turned too cold to ride much. Any oil that gets blown into the catch-can should just drain back into the crankcase. That's the theory...Here's my setup

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« Reply #5 on Jan 3, 2011, 6:43pm »

ok.th first run with the can.i started it up and can hear the sloshing in the bottom of the motor...this im assuming is "normal?"with the rebuild and just to be on the safe side.im gonna just order one.any other thoughts?

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