Reply With QuoteIt's still going to use oil, it just keeps crappy un burned gasses from going back into the air box and back through the motor. Thus reducing the "popping" and "missing".
I did the breather hose mod about 3200 miles ago, with the hose vented back by where the fuel scupper drains. I really have not noticed any difference on the oil consumption since I did the mod. My XB9s usually needs oil every fill up, unless I ride like Grand Ma, then the consumption is not too bad.
It's still going to use oil, it just keeps crappy un burned gasses from going back into the air box and back through the motor. Thus reducing the "popping" and "missing".
Well it turns out that my oil consumption was actually from a blown crank seal. All that oil I thought was burning was actually dumping into the primary. This goes back to topic because it could potentially be from a clogged breather. Will this reroute take care of this or would is an entire line check in order?
I think if its a clogged breather then you will need to check/replace the whole line. Re-routing the hoses is only beneficial if they are functioning.
i was bored last night so i figured i would give this mod a shot. went down to the pep boys bought everything i needed. i spent a little more than $9 and it took about me 30 min. i ran the hose forward and mounted my breather near my oil cooler.
as far as the benefits of this mod go. no more idle surge/pop or missing under 2500 rpm.
thanks mrdozer2you for the easy to follow write up.
Does anybody know if this will void warranty or is reversable if warranty service is required?
You can change it back if you need to but I just had my bike in the shop and they didn't say anything about it.
I just did the re-route of the breather and it is a very noticable change. makes riding below 3000rpm easier, it takes away the poppinig and surging. Just a little correction on the hose size it's not 5/8 hose it's 3/8hose on the breather.
Yeah, the T's are 5/8" sorry :p
So I got stuff to do this mod, but am wondering where others mounted the breather. If there is anyone that has done this on a firebolt could post some pics showing where you mounted breather. Also I had to get 3/8" tees and hoses, maybe its just different on 2008's.
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