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| ====== Installing a Buell XB Rocker Box / Breather System on an Evo Sportster ====== | ====== Installing a Buell XB Rocker Box / Breather System on an Evo Sportster ====== | ||
| - | {{techtalk:ref:engmech:buell_xb_rocker_boxes-breathers_by_rubine.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by rubine of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42202&highlight=buell&page=4)) \\ | + | {{techtalk:ref:engmech:buell_xb_rocker_boxes-breathers_by_rubine.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by rubine of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/buell-motorcycle-forum/buell-motorcycle-top-end/25478-how-do-buell-heads-vent/page4?t=42202&highlight=buell&page=4)) \\ |
| Some have reported better engine breathing and less oil leaking out the breather valve by using these Buell rocker boxes. \\ | Some have reported better engine breathing and less oil leaking out the breather valve by using these Buell rocker boxes. \\ | ||
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| * You know longer have to deal with the hoses coming off the heads as an upgrade to your breather venting system. | * You know longer have to deal with the hoses coming off the heads as an upgrade to your breather venting system. | ||
| * You have to run vent hoses either to the air cleaner or somewhere else. Do not put a filter on the end of the hose. | * You have to run vent hoses either to the air cleaner or somewhere else. Do not put a filter on the end of the hose. | ||
| - | * Most importantly, this upgrade WILL NOT stop the occasional drips and condensation out the vent hose as that is an inherent symptom of the machine. | + | * Most importantly, this upgrade WILL NOT STOP the occasional drips and condensation out the vent hose as that is an inherent symptom of the machine. |
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| The rocker box mounted breather valves replace the OEM XL breather / umbrella valves. Vent lines off the breathers were tied together, into a catch can and to the rear of the bike. \\ | The rocker box mounted breather valves replace the OEM XL breather / umbrella valves. Vent lines off the breathers were tied together, into a catch can and to the rear of the bike. \\ | ||
| - | |Both breather valves are connected to a ‘Y’ connector that runs along the frame under the tank. ((photos by mick42 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5762210#post5762210)) The tube \\ comes down into a catch can that can be emptied when it gets too much oil in it. On a long hard ride the \\ catch can will clean its self out. || | + | |Both breather valves are connected to a ‘Y’ connector that runs along the frame under the tank. ((photos by mick42 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/buell-motorcycle-forum/buell-motorcycle-top-end/25478-how-do-buell-heads-vent/page4?t=42202&highlight=buell&page=4)) The tube \\ comes down into a catch can that can be emptied when it gets too much oil in it. On a long hard ride the \\ catch can will clean its self out. || |
| |{{techtalk:ref:engmech:buell_rocker_box_and_breather_on_a_sporty_1_by_mick42.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{techtalk:ref:engmech:buell_rocker_box_and_breather_on_a_sporty_2_by_mick42.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{techtalk:ref:engmech:buell_rocker_box_and_breather_on_a_sporty_1_by_mick42.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{techtalk:ref:engmech:buell_rocker_box_and_breather_on_a_sporty_2_by_mick42.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| The tube from the catch can runs up under the fender and exits at the rear on the left side of the bike. When the bike is on the jiffy stand the hose is way over the side. \\ | The tube from the catch can runs up under the fender and exits at the rear on the left side of the bike. When the bike is on the jiffy stand the hose is way over the side. \\ | ||
| If some oil drips from the end, it’s not near the tire and there is no oily mist spraying over all the bike while riding. \\ | If some oil drips from the end, it’s not near the tire and there is no oily mist spraying over all the bike while riding. \\ | ||
| - | |Oil from catch can on left side under fender. ((photo by mick42 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5762210#post5762210))| | + | |Oil from catch can on left side under fender. ((photo by mick42 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/197402-pcv-valve-in-sporty-rocker-covers#post4318378))| |
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