Breather RE-Route Issue

[jbonz]

Hey guys,
Installed my breather re-route last year, and everything seems to be working fine. Tonight as I was putting my cover on my bike I noticed the filter was pretty saturated with oil. It wasn't like that this afternoon. I have a cap on the bottom of the hose that I usually let any excess drain out. No biggie for me to grab a new filter, but has anyone else experienced this? Anything I can do to prevent this on my next filter?

Any info appreciated.
Cheers!

 

[dave_xb12r]

I use degreaser on mine about once every 2 or 3 months. take it off first obviously, spray it on, use an old tooth brush to scrub it out. Then rinse it and let it dry.

I actually have 2 so I can swap them if I dont feel like cleaning it right away.

 

[jbonz]

Thanks Dave, that's a great idea. I probably had lots of gunk on there but didn't notice until today.

 

[dave_xb12r]

No prob jbonz. Remember that oil is coming from your motor, its normal, but still check your oil.

 

[Stevenc150]

I have a cap on the bottom of the hose that I usually let any excess drain out.

I routed mine down the frame and zip-tied with the end left open under footpeg. The end of it is left open, no problems and I've never seen drops on bike or floor.

 

[architech]

Not sure if anyone else has used this technique, but the 3/8" hose seem to fight tightly into the footpeg bracket assembly - have to say it def runs better, and I already got a few drops when I opened the drain after first 10 mile ride

 

[jbonz]

My drain hose exits near my chin fairing, I took my my passenger pegs off completely. There has always been residue that drips. I may put in a drain plug like Architech has above rather than my plastic cap....