RC oil scavenger.

Dan89FLSTC · Jul 2nd, 2009, 03:47 PM

Thanks glider for the link. I checked their website out, but I think the thing is an unnecessary gizmo.

Using and extra quart of oil for each oil change...I think that is just a waste of good oil.

175mws · Jul 2nd, 2009, 05:32 PM

the oil will look dirty in 500-1000 miles anyway. on the newer bike you can bump the engine with the plug wires off and oil plug out and it will purge the oil.

glider · Jul 2nd, 2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TQuentin1

Ah! That's right. Is there an alternative for those folks with newer bikes?

TQ

It can be done in a different way by purging some of the used oil out of the oil filter but this only gets about half of the used oil out on the newer bikes.

I found out on my softail that it made a very noticable difference in the cleanliness of the oil after doing what I posted in the link. The oil stayed clean for quite a while compared to not doing it.

smitty901 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:53 PM

No real need for it . But if using it helps you sleep go for it.
I hear they also sell an engine flush and then a product to clean the engine flush before you put oil back in. Then when you put new oil in they have another additive that will clean the engine between oil changes.
You see were this is going.
If you change oil as directed you will do just fine.

Dan89FLSTC · Jul 2nd, 2009, 07:45 PM

Or you could disassemble the engine and sterilize it...

PigSnot · Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:13 AM

Bought an 07 FLHR, and will be changing to Syn oils; first AMSOIL 20W50 MCV for the engine. I’d like to drain most/all of the old oil, at least this time, without the RC scavenger kit. From reading the many posts here, seems bumping might do the job. Other techniques?
If bumping is spinning the engine with the starter motor, then it seems it would help to remove the spark plugs. Should the plugs be left on the cables and grounded, or does it matter?
Should this be done with the old filter still installed, or with the new filter (using the HD 5 micron filter)? From a flow viewpoint, for the 96ci engines, is the filter on the feed side to the motor (oil tank -> filter -> motor) or on the return side (motor->filter->oil tank)?

Being new to Harleys, I’ve found invaluable information on this forum, and will be forever grateful for the knowledge being shared. Thank you all.

kemo · Jul 8th, 2009, 08:40 AM

It is always a good idea to ground the spark plug wires anytime you have the ignition on and cranking the engine. I might try using a cheap filter and disconnect the return oil hose and see what comes out like TQ suggested.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 03:47 PM	#11
Dan89FLSTC Warming The Wheels Ride: 89 FLSTC Join Date: Jul 20th, 2008 Location: Ct Posts: 53	Re: RC oil scavenger. Thanks glider for the link. I checked their website out, but I think the thing is an unnecessary gizmo. Using and extra quart of oil for each oil change...I think that is just a waste of good oil.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 05:32 PM	#12
175mws Contributor$ Ride: 2007 FLHX Join Date: Mar 5th, 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 115	Re: RC oil scavenger. the oil will look dirty in 500-1000 miles anyway. on the newer bike you can bump the engine with the plug wires off and oil plug out and it will purge the oil.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:53 PM	#14
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,965 My Mood:	Re: RC oil scavenger. No real need for it . But if using it helps you sleep go for it. I hear they also sell an engine flush and then a product to clean the engine flush before you put oil back in. Then when you put new oil in they have another additive that will clean the engine between oil changes. You see were this is going. If you change oil as directed you will do just fine. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Jul 2nd, 2009, 07:45 PM	#15
Dan89FLSTC Warming The Wheels Ride: 89 FLSTC Join Date: Jul 20th, 2008 Location: Ct Posts: 53	Re: RC oil scavenger. Or you could disassemble the engine and sterilize it...

Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:13 AM	#16
PigSnot Start The Engine Ride: 07 FLHR Join Date: Jun 15th, 2009 Location: GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Ontario, Canada Posts: 45 My Mood:	Re: RC oil scavenger. Bought an 07 FLHR, and will be changing to Syn oils; first AMSOIL 20W50 MCV for the engine. I’d like to drain most/all of the old oil, at least this time, without the RC scavenger kit. From reading the many posts here, seems bumping might do the job. Other techniques? If bumping is spinning the engine with the starter motor, then it seems it would help to remove the spark plugs. Should the plugs be left on the cables and grounded, or does it matter? Should this be done with the old filter still installed, or with the new filter (using the HD 5 micron filter)? From a flow viewpoint, for the 96ci engines, is the filter on the feed side to the motor (oil tank -> filter -> motor) or on the return side (motor->filter->oil tank)? Being new to Harleys, I’ve found invaluable information on this forum, and will be forever grateful for the knowledge being shared. Thank you all.

Jul 8th, 2009, 08:40 AM	#17
kemo Moderators Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 744 My Mood:	Re: RC oil scavenger. It is always a good idea to ground the spark plug wires anytime you have the ignition on and cranking the engine. I might try using a cheap filter and disconnect the return oil hose and see what comes out like TQ suggested.

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