| Author | Message | ||
     Jhuppdog |
I was double checking my bike this evening getting ready for a trip to West Virginia tomorrow and decided to check my catch can and see if there was any fluid. When I opened the valve on the bottom of the catch can clear water looking fluid came out followed by a little fluid that resembled the color of grey poupon mustard. I only have about 250 miles on the bike since I bought it and completed all the maintenance and upgrades (including catch can). What is this clear fluid? Is it anything to worry about? I have my breather and crankcase breather lines routed to it. This is my first trip of any length with the bike and i would like some peace of mind before I head out in the morning. ANy help is much appreciated. | ||
| Imaposer2 |
Condensed water vapor. No worries. | ||
| 01x1buell |
well the clear fluid is water from the temp changes in running it and the yellow stuff is just well i do not know what to call it,but it is normal. no worries | ||
| Imaposer2 |
Yeah, the other stuff is a mixture of components of blow-by gases, oil and water vapor. Enjoy your trip.  | ||
| Ratbuell |
The 'other' stuff is commonly referred to as "milkshake" and is a mix of oil vapor and water. The shorter your rides, the more milkshake you'll get. It's your engine burning off condensation from temp changes. | ||
| Jhuppdog |
Thanks for the quick responses. There was a decent amount of water that came out of the catch can. How often do you guys drain them? Is there any way to help prevent all this water? | ||
| Imaposer2 |
Depends on how much yours produces. Just empty it every so many fill-ups, depending on how often your experience says is best. Nope. | ||
| Two_seasons |
Empty the catch can contents onto a couple of sheets of paper towel. Then you can examine what you have. Most of it is water as stated. Enjoy your trip...I'm jealous...  |
