Did you get the updated oil pump in your bike? Also, now that you’ve had the dipstick for a while, what are your thoughts? Any feedback is very much appreciated.
I do not have the updated oil pump yet. I’m working on a full cam chest upgrade to include the oil pump upgrade. I like this install because it is easy and can solve some issues for sure. It’s a little costly but it’s cheaper than the oil pump if you have to pay for all the work at a dealer or independent shop.
@@kidmoto22 thanks for the response bro! I’m getting a cam upgrade as well and wondered if the dipstick and updated oil pump were necessary or if one would suffice.
@@Kingdlack if your doing a cam upgrade just do the whole cam chest to include the oil pump. That will likely solve any issues you might have or develop.
Yes at the end of the vid I mention that I ran it 822 miles without any blow-by from the air cleaner. It’s one of the best useful and practical mods I’ve done.
The vented oil dipstick is only half of the solution for curing the engine oil in your air cleaner problem. The other half of the solution is redirecting engine oil from the cylinder head breathers away from the air cleaner and into the transmission top cover. Just installing the vented dipstick only, will not stop engine oil from entering the air cleaner and making a mess of the inside of your intake manifold and all over the right side of your motorcycle and your right side pant leg while you ride. If you are not going to do both modifications, then the one that is most important which is redirecting engine oil to the transmission top cover. If you aren’t going to do the oil redirect, then the vented dipstick is pointless. And here’s some more food for thought, venting to atmosphere right in front of the rear tire is the stupidest thing anyone could ever do! If oil did make it to the breather filter, guess where said oil is going to go? All over the rear tire, and we all know oil and tires don’t play well together! Especially while you have the bike leaned over in a curve! Not to mention if you did happen to crash your bike because of an oily rear tire, your insurance company will NOT cover any part of the accident when they find out what you did to cause the accident after they do there total loss inspection!
A good oil pump will help, but still won’t cure the problem entirely. Engines will always have blowby no matter what. There’s a lot of good videos right here on CZcams about redirecting the oil. You should check them out.
Hello. How much oil are you losing? I am losing about a quarter of oil over 3700 miles. But there is no blowby at all. Intake is almost completely dry.
@@kidmoto22 good deal. After years and research, definitely needed oil pump update(Same as the Twin Cam). To much oil(Over filling) has caused a high majority misting/sumping issues. Additional venting and a catch can system is a must. IMO
It’s a different but close mod to the breather mod. The venting on the trans cover is for the excessive crankcase pressure. In my opinion this mod or the trans cover mod would be the best ones without modifying your air intake.
@@kidmoto22 I appreciate the feed back kidmoto22 , because I was thinking I’m going to have do all three mods. Thank you for shedding some light on this topic my man.
@kidmoto22 I understand there should be an instructional pamphlet to the product however, based on your experience, is it accurate compared to OEM reading on dipstick?
I routed mine all the way to the end of the rear fender by the right exhaust pipe.. It worked great. I’ve had it for couple years no issues.
I ordered one for my new roadglide limited. Got it today, just waiting for my new bike to arrive!
It’s a quality product!
Looking forward to hearing what you think about this when you get to Kentucky.
Found your channel from 5 dirty bikers love all you guys do!
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Did you get the updated oil pump in your bike? Also, now that you’ve had the dipstick for a while, what are your thoughts? Any feedback is very much appreciated.
I do not have the updated oil pump yet. I’m working on a full cam chest upgrade to include the oil pump upgrade. I like this install because it is easy and can solve some issues for sure. It’s a little costly but it’s cheaper than the oil pump if you have to pay for all the work at a dealer or independent shop.
@@kidmoto22 thanks for the response bro! I’m getting a cam upgrade as well and wondered if the dipstick and updated oil pump were necessary or if one would suffice.
@@Kingdlack if your doing a cam upgrade just do the whole cam chest to include the oil pump. That will likely solve any issues you might have or develop.
Great vid for what looks to be an incredibly helpful mod. Thanks!
Does it work as intended?
Yes at the end of the vid I mention that I ran it 822 miles without any blow-by from the air cleaner. It’s one of the best useful and practical mods I’ve done.
@@kidmoto22 ah, just saw the floating red text, thanks
The vented oil dipstick is only half of the solution for curing the engine oil in your air cleaner problem. The other half of the solution is redirecting engine oil from the cylinder head breathers away from the air cleaner and into the transmission top cover. Just installing the vented dipstick only, will not stop engine oil from entering the air cleaner and making a mess of the inside of your intake manifold and all over the right side of your motorcycle and your right side pant leg while you ride. If you are not going to do both modifications, then the one that is most important which is redirecting engine oil to the transmission top cover. If you aren’t going to do the oil redirect, then the vented dipstick is pointless. And here’s some more food for thought, venting to atmosphere right in front of the rear tire is the stupidest thing anyone could ever do! If oil did make it to the breather filter, guess where said oil is going to go? All over the rear tire, and we all know oil and tires don’t play well together! Especially while you have the bike leaned over in a curve! Not to mention if you did happen to crash your bike because of an oily rear tire, your insurance company will NOT cover any part of the accident when they find out what you did to cause the accident after they do there total loss inspection!
The other solution is the complete CAM chest with the new oil pump and that install is coming this spring.
There’s more than one way to skin a cat!
A good oil pump will help, but still won’t cure the problem entirely. Engines will always have blowby no matter what. There’s a lot of good videos right here on CZcams about redirecting the oil. You should check them out.
Beautiful bike by the way. I love that color!
Hello. How much oil are you losing? I am losing about a quarter of oil over 3700 miles. But there is no blowby at all. Intake is almost completely dry.
I’ve not measured but it’s enough on my cases to notice.
A1, cheaper, take the saving and put a catch can system on, also. JMO
Replaced my CAM chest including the oil pump. Problem solved!
@@kidmoto22 good deal. After years and research, definitely needed oil pump update(Same as the Twin Cam). To much oil(Over filling) has caused a high majority misting/sumping issues. Additional venting and a catch can system is a must. IMO
Don't have blow by issues. l Iike the solution though.
Hooah
So when you do this mod, that substitutes doing the mod from the breather / or venting from the top of the transmission cover?
It’s a different but close mod to the breather mod.
The venting on the trans cover is for the excessive crankcase pressure.
In my opinion this mod or the trans cover mod would be the best ones without modifying your air intake.
@@kidmoto22 I appreciate the feed back kidmoto22 , because I was thinking I’m going to have do all three mods. Thank you for shedding some light on this topic my man.
@@funkyoldmedina4232 for sure…all three would not be needed. The trans mod could possible solve any blow by issues you might be having
Do all the m8s have blow by or is it some models or years ?
Good question…my understanding is that they all could have it because of the extreme compression that the motor creates
Hows oil dipstick with fueling reads? Is it same even with oem dipstick reading?
There are instructions about to read and it has an upright and side stand read
@kidmoto22 I understand there should be an instructional pamphlet to the product however, based on your experience, is it accurate compared to OEM reading on dipstick?
Hi nice video what is the price
I want to say in the $250.00 range.