Chassullivam1
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2003 big dog massive it's been setting for 8 years when you started it pumps oil out the breather tube any ideas what to look for
Yes, #1, because it has been sitting, oil has drained from the tank, down into the engine. It's called sumping. Start it up and let it run for about 5 minutes, so the oil pump can pump the oil back into the tank. You might want to leave the oil cap off. If you added oil before you started it, the tank might over flow. Once the bike is warm, drain the oil and add 3 qts of fresh oil.

Thank you very muchYes, #1, because it has been sitting, oil has drained from the tank, down into the engine. It's called sumping. Start it up and let it run for about 5 minutes, so the oil pump can pump the oil back into the tank. You might want to leave the oil cap off. If you added oil before you started it, the tank might over flow. Once the bike is warm, drain the oil and add 3 qts of fresh oil.
Shannon is this the one your talking about?Yes, #1, because it has been sitting, oil has drained from the tank, down into the engine. It's called sumping. Start it up and let it run for about 5 minutes, so the oil pump can pump the oil back into the tank. You might want to leave the oil cap off. If you added oil before you started it, the tank might over flow. Once the bike is warm, drain the oil and add 3 qts of fresh oil.
Sorry... Meant for John to get itShannon is this the one your talking about?
Thx ShannonThat's okay I'll answer the question. Yes that's the hole. It's actually more trouble than it's worth to reseat that valve, if you're riding your dog couple times a month is not going to get enough oil down there to bother anything.

