TRASK CHECKM8 vented transmission top cover Install on an M8 Harley-FIX EXCESSIVE CRANKCASE PRESSURE

[@ridefitnation]

Losing a socket is the worse feeling in the world when it comes to wrenching our bikes. Great video

[@RidinDad]

Thanks man! And I found it after I rolled the bike out the morning after thankfully!

[@kingcrumpet]

Try losing a socket in the ABS area under the hood of a BMW. Finding it after fishing around with a magnet all night was a better feeling than any drug lol

[@RidinDad]

@kingcrumpet lol I bet man!!

[@michaelcullen9216]

I've got the Fueling dipstick and have been thinking about replacing it with one of these for months now. Enjoyed the video; thanks Chris

[@RidinDad]

Thanks! Any issues with it? Or you just like the design of the Trask better?

[@michaelcullen9216]

@@RidinDad Issues; ah well; I'd say it isn't very user friendly. The fit is very tight and so it is hard to get a good grip on it to remove it. The surface being so smooth doesn't make it any easier. Then the fitting on top of it for the hose also kind of gets in the way whenever you want to get to your side cover. It does it's job but the tranny top cover is just a much cleaner solution for about the same money (close enough anyway). If someone asked me today which should they get I would 100% tell them to get the Trask top cover.

[@michaelcullen9216]

@@RidinDad Ha ha both of us up at 2am, LOL. Hows that baby doing? I see the wife lost her baby weight. :)

[@RidinDad]

Oh yeah she’s constantly working out man. Baby is good thanks! Doesn’t sleep good through the night at all But she’s eating solid foods and almost ready to completely walk on her own!

[@WTDOOR63]

@@michaelcullen9216 I got the feuling vented dipstick first. It didn’t eliminate blow by completely. I do have a RS 468 cam though and I ride like I stole it so I’m sure that didn’t help. The Trask checkM8 however is the ticket. No more blow by at all. Wish I’d got it first but at least now I’m good.

[@toddaod295]

Thanks for the video! Mine has been sitting in the box for the last two weeks cause I knew it would be a pain in the ass and knuckles to install. After watching your video got it done today. Did drop one of the hex screws down behind the trans dipstick..very frustrating and 30 extra minutes added to the project. Recently added smart tuner with the bigger 18mm o2 sensors which didn't make the Trask install any easier either. But thanks again for your video, it was a big help!

[@RidinDad]

That’s awesome man! I’m glad I could help!

[@Canuck_213]

Thank you for your review of this product. I have a Trask turbo being installed at this very moment on my 19 SGS, and I'm also considering doing this mod. BTW I work in the Aviation industry, and this bike is considered grounded until this tool is found. No choice.

[@RidinDad]

HAha I found it man!! Walked the bike out and found it. Mystery. Doesn’t make sense lol. And nice!!! That’s gonna be quick!!!

[@angusterrasson5480]

Cool video mate . Mines tuned up ready for installing. Cheers for the tip on mounting the filter as high as possible 👍 I see Baby Jesus left the socket on the Garage Floor 😀😀😀

[@RidinDad]

LOL he sure did! And that tip is directly from the legend Nick Trask so it’s a good one lol

[@Crowbar381]

I have oil always building up on my air filter. So now it’s been well tested out, do you think it’s worth getting ?? Have you noticed it makes a difference to anything at all?? And if so what has changed ? Is there anything about it that annoys you ? Eg how often do you have to clean that filter on the end of it?? Does that filter drop oil etc? Sorry for the questions, I’m just trying to decide whether it’s worth doing ? Or whether I should not bother

[@RidinDad]

No problem at all man! I never had to clean the filter. Never had oil make its way all the way up to it. I even put a catch can to double check. The only thing that sucks is it’s kinda pricey but it’s definitely worth it in my opinion. It cut down on blow by a lot which was great. You’ll still have a tiny amount at the head breathers but it’s a substantial difference.

[@ramimator]

Great video mate, just a small hint that maybe you forgot to mention that trask recommended that if you have an older m8 before the year 2020, you should change the old defected oil pump first. I had so much leaks from the dipstick too because of this I issue of the oil pump. 😔 Have a safe ride ✌🏼

[@RidinDad]

I felt like that went without saying because of the issues with them and I listed the fixes but should’ve spent more time talking about it! And thank you 👊🏻

[@DonLafontaine62]

You have mice in your garage (check starting at 1:00 just above the yellow tubs on the left top corner or your garage door.)

[@RidinDad]

We did have a mice problem that we fixed from issues with our roof. This video is pretty old now. But how did you even see that lol? I never caught that in this video.

[@DonLafontaine62]

@@RidinDad I just caught it by fluke in the corner of my eye. By the way, there were 2 in this video, Good you got that sorted, mice and stored bikes don't mix very well :)

[@RidinDad]

@DonLafontaine62 agreed. Bikes were the least of my worries honestly lol. But thankfully it’s all good now.

[@srace06]

Awesome video man! After watching ur vid, I can finally say I can do this install but I’ll have to wait till I get a new exhaust that way I have more clearance when doin the install. I hope you find that socket and hope it’s not one of them, you drop it and teleport to another planet and never see em again.😅

[@RidinDad]

LOL I appreciate the good wishes. It was on the floor when I wield the bike out a few hours later which is weird because I search the floor 1 million times but that’s typically how that crap goes LOL and that’s awesome man, I love hearing stuff like that. I appreciate you watching the videos my guy!!! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@johngonzales2563]

Great video man. I’m doing the breather mod on my lrs today. Thanks for the tips

[@RidinDad]

Awesome good luck!

[@jeffgrose5201]

Thanks, very helpful! You dropped a socket, I dropped 1 of the rear bolts, and it did fall down behind the primary......found it though.

[@RidinDad]

Lol. Glad you found it!! I found my docket underneath the bike a few hours later

[@717Chris]

If i have a 2020 street glide special 114, am i good to use this? Not sure what oil pump it comes with

[@RidinDad]

2020 would have had the old pump without the seal. Double check the website but I believe you’re good to go. The main issue is using this with the new oil pump that has the cutout for the seal and no seal there

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Time to open the Ridin Dad garage!

[@RidinDad]

Lolol I’m no where close to being as knowledgeable as I need to be for that kinda stuff

[@billyfinch7341]

The socket thing, been there😆 it will probably fall out somewhere, stress is the mind killer

[@RidinDad]

Lol I found it the next morning when I moved the bike. MAGIC!

[@billyfinch7341]

@@RidinDad 😆

[@roberthighsmith4150]

Remember…if no sealed backup plate or no upgraded oil pump in 2017-2019 models the lack of seal will cause oil to be pumped up and out of the Trask one-way vent. Adding pump is a around a $1,000-$1,300 dealership pricing.

[@RidinDad]

Correct. I covered that in another video where I talk about blow by and sumping. But changing the pump is much cheaper than that

[@roberthighsmith4150]

@@RidinDad price I give is recent estimate from a local Harley dealership.

[@RidinDad]

That’s pretty high for my area then. But obviously it. An be done way cheaper at home or by a third party shop

[@roberthighsmith4150]

@@RidinDad true. Wish we had one.

[@RidinDad]

There’s none around you?

[@MikeyohMikey]

Installed one last week on my 23 LRS and it threw me off how much softer/smoother the motor felt at highway speeds. Revs feel smoother.

[@RidinDad]

That’s awesome!

[@mattharper588]

Did you use any lock tight and if yes did you use blue or red

[@RidinDad]

Always thread locker except on exhaust pieces or head breather bolts. And almost always blue. Blue for this too

[@mattharper588]

@@RidinDad thanks

[@MikeyohMikey]

@@mattharper588 I didn’t since it didn’t have any taking the original part out. They were so torqued I didn’t see the need as it is

[@WTDOOR63]

I just installed this and I must have the new version. It comes with gasket and vent tube installed already. No need to transfer vent hose or gasket.

[@RidinDad]

Oh cool good to know! The gasket came with mine but I had to remove to transfer the vent hose

[@WTDOOR63]

@@RidinDad I also got the gloss black version. It also came with a single page insert explaining how it works well in conjunction w/ S&S oil pump/ cam plate ( which I happened to have installed as well). I just hit a home run with this product. No more blow by, no more oil mist anywhere on my bike😎.

[@RidinDad]

Same man!!! It works great with my setup too. Eliminated blow by at the breather bolts almost 100%

[@WTDOOR63]

@@RidinDad I just had S&S 128 big bore kit.. after Dyno- tune I have zero blow by, none, zip, nada. I think if you have an expert tuner who gets the VE tables, spark advance AFR all calibrated/dialed in along with the Trask checkM8 ?.you will eliminate low by 100%.

[@RidinDad]

It’s partially that kit too. The stock Harley stuff is what’s known to have the bad blow by. The bbk’s often eliminate it mostly

[@paulson9616]

I am doing this mod real soon. BTW, have you located a socket since the incident?

[@RidinDad]

I have lol

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

In a month you'll find the Socket in your attic crawl space on the other side of the house, it's a fact

[@RidinDad]

Lolol I actually found it. After I test drove the bike I pulled it back into the garage a hour-ish later, and the socket was sitting on the floor. I have no idea how it happened, because I move the bike a ton before. I’m just glad I found it, could have been one of those things where you’re so focused on trying to find something that you skip over it like seven times LOL

[@MacRides1]

I have a Feuling vented dipstick - I wonder if it will do the same as far as venting the lower. Read the other comment and good news about the missing socket

[@RidinDad]

Yes for sure lol. I can’t speak for the dipstick cause I’ve never had mine but so far in about the 250 miles I’ve had the Trask cover, my breather bolt mist has been non existent. Complete night and day!

[@speakez09]

Great Video! Does it come with the vent hose and filter or purchase that seperately?

[@RidinDad]

Comes with the filter and hose shown here. Thanks man

[@Blakharley97]

i used Kobalt 35-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Combination Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case Item #338358 Model #85165 from lowes on my 2018 flhtk and was perfect. had plenty of room by cylinder head. I even tried before ordering trask to make sure . was only like $20 and worth every penny.

[@RidinDad]

My swivel set was about 10 bucks from Amazon. I win lol

[@psychoslingers8732]

I’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on this for a minute for peace of mind. Weird thing is, I have a 2017 M8 w/ originally oil pump and plate etc, never had any blow by, sumping, etc etc so I’ve been skeptical. I’m at 10,000 miles, I figure either I got real lucky, or it’s going to bite me in the ass. 😌 (also, I do ride it like I stole it so it’s not from babying it)

[@psychoslingers8732]

Also, good videos… I subbed to your channel.

[@RidinDad]

Thanks man!!!! So the thing about the checkm8 is it could puke oil if your pump doesn’t have the seal which the 17’s do not. Honestly, with your bike and how many miles it has with no issues, I would not put this on it just because of the oil pump issue you have, and instead just run an external breather system that way nothing will get into the air cleaner. Even though you don’t see it there is definitely stuff getting in there it’s just not that much thankfully. So an external kit would keep it out of your intake but also not give you any more of a headache

[@tysonschmidt9500]

Does this eliminate the need for the external breather kit from Trask? Seems like both might be a little over kill.

[@RidinDad]

This illuminates most of your blow by in excess of crank case pressure before it even gets to the breeder bolts. But there is some that still gets out, just barely any. So if you want to take all that gunk out of the engine no matter what you’ll need the external breather kit still.

[@loopertrooper6671]

I recently bought my first HD, a 2018 Heritage 114. I’m a bit confused by all of this, there seems to be some good info out there but conflicting info. Currently I have an S&S mini teardrop are filter that fills up with with oil and it ends up flying down the right side of my bike. So, my question is, do I need something like this vented transmission cover? Or just a catch can set up using the stock breather bolts?

[@RidinDad]

This video will explain everything you’re asking in great detail. Hope that helps man! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaCumqSBgc19nbc

[@CMFS101]

This video is more about the install not the why although he does mention other videos. On your year bike there is a gasket that wasn’t engineered in on early M8’s which lead to oil sumping which is excessive oil in the crank case causing oil to froth and build up into the head and push out the breather bolts. Insure if you install this product on your bike you need to install a newer oil pump. During normal operation the motor can create excess case pressure and even more if you ride at high RPM’s. Because of EPA standards that pressure is relieved through a 1 way valve in your head and out through the breather bolt, which is the bolt your air cleaner is attached to, then that oil mist is directed into the throttle body to be burned up instead of left on the highway. The problem is that the pressure is excessive at higher rpm’s and ends up caking your filter and throttle body with oil. This product helps relieve that pressure and reduce oil caking your filter and throttle body with oil.

[@teddyr__]

Dang that's the worst feeling. Ride safe out there, record some clips! 🤙🏽 great install vid man

[@RidinDad]

Thanks man!!!

[@michaelreed9805]

Good video...that socket will show up when you least expect it! Lol

[@RidinDad]

I found it shortly after. Wheeled the bike out and it was laying on the floor. No idea how LOL. And thanks!

[@raymondraymondjr6463]

Learned a lot pal from you thanks .. quick question with this checkm8 do I still need my external breather on the cleaner side ?

[@RidinDad]

Awesome glad to help! And depends what you want to do. The checkm8 should eliminate the majority of any crap coming out of your breather bolts. There will still be a little though. If you want absolutely nothing to get in to your intake then you’ll still need an external breather

[@daymaker5460]

I am glad they have something for the district crowd.

[@RidinDad]

What are you saying?

[@keithlangford9429]

I feel your pain, Harleys eat sockets, washers, spacers. I lost one of each doing different things to the bike and never found any of them to this day. I was going to do this mod myself but i am not crazy about doing it with a plastic top cover si I guess I will have to fork out the money for the Trask. Also does that a/c hit your knee when riding, looks like it would be in the way, really like the looks of it and i like their EBS mod that goes with it.

[@RidinDad]

Lol yeah it sucks man! And yeah it hits my knee a tad but I’m also short so it’s probably worse for longer legs

[@jestertx]

Great video, I’m not seeing a link to the painted hose clamp. Would you mind posting in a reply? Thank you!

[@RidinDad]

Thanks man. And here ya go a.co/d/0PFNgvv

[@angusterrasson5480]

Cool video mate . Just received mine . Hey buddy what loctite do you use on the bolt threads , Blue or Red ? Cheers buddy, all you information is gold 👍👍👍

[@RidinDad]

Thank you!!!! I used just a tad bit of blue. Not sure if it’s needed or not but should help

[@mikeday9699]

Hey brother thanks. What is that craftsman tool that you used as a flexible extension to reach down to those transmission cover bolts? I think I need one of those. Thanks a lot.

[@RidinDad]

Hey man it’s not flexible. I used a t handle.

[@bandawg21ify]

Have you had any oil spewing all over out the breather from the Trask transmission cover. I hear it has happened. Just looking for some input before dropping that kind of coin. Not sure if this is the same question ask earlier it didn't specify which breather. Thanks. Your Channel Rocks!!!

[@RidinDad]

So they’re two different areas. The main issue with guys spewing out oil is the oil pump ring issues for sure. My checkm8 barely has anything coming out and it’s greatly reduced mist from the breather bolts!

[@RidinDad]

And thank you man!!!

[@albertbrinson4075]

Sounds like leak down issues, with the volume of oil being so large. Have heard of, “Rear Jug over heating,” causing excessive blow by. Seems to occur more often in the, “BRAPPP, BRAPPP, Crowd.” City driving + brapping that throttle at the lights. Heat kills. 😢

[@RidinDad]

I talked to Trask about the above issue specifically because it happened to me too. That’s why I know the biggest culprit of it is the oil pump seating. Oil pump, over filled oil and excessive crank case pressure are incredibly more common than overheating. These bikes have safety features built in and 9/10 times they will shut off or down before any heat damage is caused

[@jean-marcdamsgaard3772]

Hey Great Video on install , I just purchased the Trask Check M8 for my 2017 Road Glide , I have had a 124 S&S Kit put in it with S&S oil pump and cam plate. Does the S&S oil pump solve the puke issue of the stock one

[@RidinDad]

Hey thanks man!! And Sort of. When you had the s&s pump installed did you or the shop who did it buy a factory hd oil pump seal and place it in the cutout of the s&s pump? If not then no it’ll have that issue. That oil puke issue is from pumps with out the seal on them

[@vwt64motionsonofkombidoesa29]

G'day mate from Downunder in Australia. Great vids - thanks. I have a new 2022 Road Glide and know little about the M8 issue apart from the fact it was an issue up to around 2019??? Would I benefit from a 'breather' or has HD fixed the problem on newer models. Cheers.

[@RidinDad]

I would very much recommend you watching this video here. It explains all the possible issues and possible fixes in one handy video! Thanks man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaCumqSBgc19nbc

[@RidersUnited]

Any chance you can post info on this small ratchet you used to get this one tight screw on outside naxt to cylinder base. Video speed was so fast I couldn’t catch it :)

[@RidinDad]

It’s just a small 1/4 size ratchet. Any hardware store should have them

[@AaaaandYerDhem]

Is this different than an external breather mod at the air intake? The kits that use different banjo bolts for the air intake and reroute the breather tubes to go outside of the air intake. Is that something else or do these two things serve the same purpose? Can you do both or is that pointless? Thanks for sharing, brother

[@RidinDad]

Yes different. I have a video explaining the differences between all of them. The external breathers reroute the excessive crankcase pressure away from the intake. The checkm8 works to eliminate crankcase pressure in general so it doesn’t even become excessive. Some will still get out so the external breather is needed if you want absolutely no oil getting back in. I have both on my bike

[@AaaaandYerDhem]

@@RidinDad Right on, brother. Thank you for the response. Because I'm like you in that sense, I'm the type of guy that's gonna do both as well

[@RidinDad]

There ya go. You’ll make sure that there is nothing coming into the air intake but also that you have less crank case pressure. It’s very good to have both man. You’ll be happy.

[@MrDantastic423]

How is this working for you? I just bought a 21 road glide and it has 25 miles on it. Trying to get this thing vented so I don’t have as much blowback as I see on some people have

[@RidinDad]

It’s pretty good. I’m actually about to film a video with another route I tried that didn’t work at all. So that new video will basically be confirming the checkm8 works phenomenally.

[@Misty3133]

Loosing a small bolt happens to most of us and yes it absolutely sucks!! Great video. P.S. I never found screw from the last bike that I had,replaced and never found. 🤔

[@RidinDad]

It’s crazy how these things just disappear!!!!! And thanks!

[@bob5817]

Put one on my 2019 trike. Used Klein Tools 65200 Ratchet Set, 5-Piece Mini Ratchet Set , For Tight Spaces. Worked great for those 2 nasty ones.

[@RidinDad]

I’ll have to look in to that! Thankfully my long T tool worked pretty good with the seat off but I’m sure your set would have made it even easier

[@scottcarr4268]

Where and the exact name or part number to the black hose clamp, I couldn't find it. Thanks. Getting me a Trask checkM8 and installing myself...thanks for the info.

[@RidinDad]

Hey! These are the exact ones I got. Flexible Rubber Hose Pipe Clamps - 6an Hose Finisher Clamp with Screw Band for 3/8 Fuel Line Hose, 4Pcs/Pack Black Hose Connectors, Great for Fuel/Oil/Diesel/Gas/Air and Water Hose Tube www.amazon.com/dp/B07KLJSVKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_NMASJG07595MX17EXHYP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@Manonymous108]

Been watching videos regarding this issue of misting out the breather bolts in the head and into the air cleaner, and what I have determined is that excessive pressure from the crank is what is pushing the mist out of the breather bolts. Tell me if I'm wrong, but if you eliminate the pressure with this trask plate, what will come out of the breather bolts in the way of misting oil or water vapor? Wouldn't the vacuum created by the throttle body just pull hot air from the sump that is vented at the trans cover or vented dipstick? I saw that you and others have installed breather catch systems to catch oil and water vapor, but another video seems to indicate another function of these breather bolts in that they help create vacuum in order to help draw the oil back into the sump via the air intake as it pulls air thru the head breather bolts. I have asked the guys at DK customs if eliminating the pressure at the transmission cover or via a vented dipstick might just do what I suggested making the breather redundant at the air cleaner and they couldn't give me an answer. They said that these breather bolts have a one way valve also suggesting the purpose of letting pressure out but not allowing air flow in, which might point to a purpose for vacuum in the system. I also think that the amount of hot air is negligible when looking at the size of the vent holes in comparison to the huge amount of cool air that is let in via the air filter (when the system if vented at the crankcase via this trask device or any vented dipstick), thus not appreciable compromising the horsepower or torque that these aftermarket kit distributors claim their systems will save you. I haven't found any trained Harley Mechanics that engage in these discussions giving anybody any reason to address this system of excessive pressure or the application of any aftermarket products to alleviate the dumping of hot air and oil into the combustion chamber, and when I asked the salesman at the Harley dealer if it would void the warranty on my new bike if I installed this trask plate, he said "probably". Something I also thought of when seeing what the cover looks like and where it sits, is that I can't see the need to run a tube so high when there is no real visible oil within that chamber that the vent sits above. Similar applications of venting with a dipstick vent, I see there are products with a simple bolt with a filter screen so there is no attaching a rubber tube to the vent. You hear that there is a possibility of oil spillage if you tip the bike too far, but what is too far? The fact that they can sell this dipstick without a hose suggests to me there is no appreciable spillage. The transmission cover sits even higher above the sump than a dipstick vent and cosmetically it would seem that you could use a vented cap on top of the cover without any extra plumbing of hoses and filters. IT would be great if someone could nail down this issue in a simple way so that the answers don't just push more products to address a system that seemingly is created to aggravate the owner of an already expensive motorcycle.

[@RidinDad]

Heres the reality of the issue....there will never be a fix from Harley because it's created the way it is due to EPA regulations. As far as your harley mechanic qoutes....there are many Harley Mechanics both past and presently employed by Harley that speak highly of external breather kits and even vented dipsticks etc. I have a more recent video on this subject that deep dives in to what causes all the various issues and what products do what...I even touch on fluid transfer from the primary too. The one way vavles are to prevent things getting sucked in to your breather bolts which you obviously don't want. Regardless of an external breather kit or not your breather bolts will still allow the bike to maintain a vacuum since the bolts are not changing. And I've never heard of anyone spilling oil out of any of the systems regardless of lean angle. I hope I touched on all of your points. And yes, you're pretty much correct about the need for both systems. If you have the checkm8 you're pushing minimal, if any, gunk out of your breather bolts. If I did not have an external breather kit first I may not have added it after the checkm8. It is nice to quantifiably see how much crap is bring pushed out those bolts before and after the checkm8 though.

[@Manonymous108]

@@RidinDad Found this: "The major engineering decisions that make this engine new (and vastly improved) amount to these: twin-plug four-valve heads, single camshaft, gear-driven counter balancer, and… wait for it… crankcase venting to the transmission. There’s more, but mostly in detailed design, intended to enhance those main features. Yes, even though crankcase breathing is routed to a transmission sump cavity, some air and oil will manage to make it into the heads. So, there’s this new one-piece breather valve located in each head. It’s more efficient than earlier designs and has a lot less to deal with in the first place. Call it cheap insurance. Yes, even though crankcase breathing is routed to a transmission sump cavity, some air and oil will manage to make it into the heads. So, there’s this new one-piece breather valve located in each head. It’s more efficient than earlier designs and has a lot less to deal with in the first place. Call it cheap insurance." "Anyone tired of so-called “oil carryover” can rejoice in the fact that oil no longer goes anywhere near the air cleaner. Instead, it is routed into a cavity in the sump underneath the transmission. May not sound like much, but it’s a kind of quiet revolution in that age-old bugaboo of Big V-twins with small crankcases: oil control. The massive amounts of air and oil churning within is caused by the huffing and puffing of pistons pumping up and down, creating first pressure then vacuum inside. These pulses need to be vented properly. In the past it has been done directly from the cases, then up through the cylinder heads. Never, since 1936, has it been completely tamed. The proof has been found inside air cleaners for decades. After hard running, oil, in theory separated from air in advance, has still managed to make the occasional mess where you don’t want it… all along the right side of the motorcycle. No more… period! An under-appreciated improvement that can not be overestimated." thunderpress.net/motorcycles/harley-davidson/harley-davidson-milwaukee-eight-107-engine-the-next-generation-big-twin/2016/09/23.htm I understand there were problems with the sump systems in the early Milwaukee 8's that was supposedly addressed in 2020 when they installed a better oil pump to address the issues of foaming in the sump, which caused problems with oil distribution into critical areas of the motor creating wear. But the issues of blow by are suspect to conflicting information that seems to be carried over from the manufacture of older motors. I watched this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6DPmY19pauIgrM kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqC5poKrnaupetU

[@RidinDad]

Yeah the sumping is different from the excessive crankcase pressure. I agree with some of what you copy pasted from that article but not all. The M8's are incredibly well known for excessive blow by so I'm not sure why they claim that blow by is "a thing of the past" essentially. And as far as the excessive crankcase pressure routing back to the transmission ....the cavity is blocked off and ran back to the oil reservoir. Its just a channel within the transmission top cover area and not some magic space where pressure is allowed to vent unless you install an external vent like the checkm8 or vented oil dipstick so I'm not sure why they're writing all that on it.

[@RidinDad]

And that oil transfer is not an excessive crankcase pressure issue...that is a separate issue. The blow by is not for this oil transfer issue. A Lot of people think these are the same but they're not. The transmission vent (from stock setup) is for the oil transfer issue and blocked off from the crankcase side

[@RidinDad]

Hey I just wanted to follow up....I finally was able to sit down and read that whole article you posted from. I believe it was from 2016 which would explain all the issues I have with it lol. That was before all the issues were coming to light and all the problems were being brought to dealer ships. The M8 is an amazing engine don't get me wrong, but it is definitely NOT without its own share of problems.

[@burkedavid1]

Do you recommend the external breather upgrade AND the vented transmission cover? Or will one or the other fix this problem?

[@burkedavid1]

NVM - I just saw your reply below. Thanks for the videos.

[@RidinDad]

No problem! Glad I can help!

[@palmettolowlife1996]

Ridin dad, what craftsman tool is that ? I need that in my life. I just installed a SE heavy elite breather on my 21 fxlrs and been curios if I should do this mod or anything thing else to help alleviate any potential issues. Thanks. Great video.

[@RidinDad]

It’s a very useful mod for sure! I personally recommend it. And the tool irk the name. I purchased it from a local ace hardware years ago. And I just found out that they make a 1/4 size as well as the 3/8 too which is pretty cool

[@palmettolowlife1996]

@@RidinDad tell your boys at tucker speed to offer this on their site. I was gonna buy from them but not available so I had to go to getlowered. Did a new gasket come with the Trask or was it reused

[@RidinDad]

Reused the gasket. Did you contact them? 9/10 they can get the product you want even if it’s not on the site

[@palmettolowlife1996]

@@RidinDad no I didn’t I’ll do that next time and use your code ! Btw did you torque the top cover to spec or did u just give it a good ol allen key turn to tighten the lm down? I didn’t see it in video or comments I believe.

[@RidinDad]

@@palmettolowlife1996 Yeah for sure! And nah, I almost never torque stuff down to spec unless its internal engine work or a very niche item like the fork pinch bolts. I've sheered bolts in the past prior to getting to specs. I just use feel and base it off of location & bolt type

[@rustyshackelford7847]

I have the external breather kit, just haven’t installed it yet. Is it worth running both?

[@RidinDad]

100%. This relieves all of your excessive crank case pressure to begin with which is always good for the bike. And especially if your bike has a decent amount of blow by like mine did this will eliminate almost all of that.

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

It looks like a butch to get in and I can see why you lost a socket. My question is why due the fueling or trask vs just relaxing the oil pump with the 2020 H-D one or S&S oil pump that should solve the issue vs just correcting the symptoms If I was to do it , I would do it at the same time I did the stage 2. I’d replace the cam. Oil pump and add the trask. It would give easy access then. I believe the increases in HP would come from when the engine was really hot and bogging it down. I could see it running cooler potentially. Trask makes high quality parts and I am sure it is very well made. Trask giving you one is a smart move as these is no way I would consider it just in their word that it’s great.

[@RidinDad]

Well the 2020 oil pump was already on my bike and I never had an issue with it. I went with the upgraded oil pump when I did the cam job just for peace of mind and because it helps run more oil more efficiently and keep the bike cooler in general. The M8 engines are known for a ton of globi and excessive crank case pressure more so than the predecessor engines. And it’s a super well-known annoying issue that no matter the oil pump will always happen. So this illuminates that issue at the breather bolts almost completely. So that’s why I chose to do something like this

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

@@RidinDad your videos are helpful. I am going to add the S&S cam plate and pump , as well as the trask cover as a winter project. Mostly for engine longevity. I had a buddy that was heading out on a big trip and day one his oil pump died and with it the engine. I hope you find the socket.

[@RidinDad]

That sucks!!!! And have fun man! Thank you!!!!

[@fraserst1]

Not on the topic of the video but what seat is that? been looking for something cush for my fatboy and that thing looks super comfortable.

[@RidinDad]

I’m currently using the sdc pro seat by saddlemen and San Diego customs. It’s very comfortable but it’s definitely not a touring type squishy seat if that is what you were looking for. It really likes you into the bike and makes you really planted and feel one especially in the corners. I have a video comparing that with my older saddle man step up too!

[@fraserst1]

@@RidinDad Awesome thanks! I prefer a bit more lumbar support than sofness so that might be perfect. Will check out the other videos!

[@RidinDad]

Sounds good man!

[@brianb8846]

I'm in the door business & that broken spring behind you in the intro is bugging me 😂 but also thanks for the how to video!

[@RidinDad]

lol yeah it’s been like that for years. Other people have commented about it now too so I know now. But at the time I thought maybe it only needed the one spring lol

[@MostawesomistOG]

Hey, what craftsman tool are you using there? I cannot find that thing. Thanks

[@RidinDad]

I'm not sure the name of it, I bought it in person years ago at an Ace Hardware, sorry I can't help too much!

[@justanyguy]

Have you had any oil drip from the breather filter?

[@RidinDad]

Nope. Actually have a catch can on it now since I had one lying around. Pretty much nothing in it after 500 miles now

[@randybard224]

did you look in the driveway I have drop bolts and tools and literally found them in a space where you never would expect to find it

[@RidinDad]

It was under the bike in the morning. A Christmas miracle lol

[@thomascoach2255]

Have been using the Trask Vented Transmission Cover for about 3 months. Still getting blow by out the air filter and running the crank case 1/2 quart low.

[@RidinDad]

How much are you getting? I mean this is not going to eliminated at all completely, but it should help a substantial amount, obviously everybody’s bike is different. Do you know what it was like prior to installing this compared to what it’s like now for your blow by?

[@thomascoach2255]

@@RidinDad I have a 2018 heritage. I still get blow bye on the bags, pipes and the wife's leg but not as much as before. Probably need to replace the the oil pump and cam plate to rectify this issue. Before the Trask I was running the crank case 3/4 of a quart low to help minimize the oil slobbering.

[@RidinDad]

I would say still run it low. And you can do an external breather kit. Different oils make it worse too so might be worth it to try different oil

[@thomascoach2255]

@@RidinDad I use Harley's 20/50. What do you recommend?

[@RidinDad]

I’ve heard amsoil is good about decreasing the foamyness. But I use redline personally and have had good luck

[@nbafan9388]

I'm getting ready to get the new Low Rider S 117. Would I still need to do this on it to avoid any sumping issue?

[@RidinDad]

I would highly encourage you to watch my video titled blow by versus sumping. This is not a sumping issue, this is to alleviate pressure within the crank case which contributes to excessive pressure coming out by means of blow by and exiting the head breather bolts. But yes, any M8 engine will suffer from blow by, and will suffer from excessive crank case pressure from time to time. This unit is designed to alleviate the pressure. So any M8 engine can benefit from it

[@amg5795]

Do you feel difference when you ride after instillation ?

[@RidinDad]

No. I’m sure it freed up hp due to releasing pressure but it’s so minute you’ll never feel it. Anyone that says they feel a difference is experiencing a placebo or lying

[@dmax5431]

Did do air cleaner too? What seat is on your bike?

[@RidinDad]

Yes. Many videos on air cleaners I e done and ended up with. And currently the sdc pro seat. There’s a playlist on my channel devoted to everything I have done with the bike

[@rickanderson2359]

Hi, I’m from New Zealand & I have a June 2019 model Fat Bob, it’s just about to click over to 15,000km. All has been running well so far, but I prefer the safe than sorry approach & have ordered the Trask vented cover. Apparently I’ve fluked it and have the 8 lobe oil pump as well. I was just wondering how your finding the bikes performance after it’s been in and running awhile?

[@RidinDad]

It’s great. Cuts down on blow by a lot and does exactly what it’s supposed to. Very big fan of it. You might have a problem. If your ol oil pump does not have the seal that Trask vent may puke oil everywhere.

[@rickanderson2359]

@@RidinDad thanks for making me aware of the oil pump seal. Can the seal be easily added?

[@RidinDad]

Yes and no. Seal can’t be added to an early model pump because the seal cut out is not there. You’ll have to remove cover, remove cam plate, and remove pump and replace with whichever pump you decide to go with. I’m not 100% sure on the date that the new pump design exactly started in 2019 so try to get a solid answer from that either from Harley or a different shop or something concrete online then you can prove it. Maybe even do it with your Vin if you were able to that way you can for sure tell. There is a chance you will not have any issue without that seal being on the pump but it’s a super high chance that you will especially if you ride the bike in somewhat high RPMs. And it’s a terrible mess when all that stuff comes out of the transmission top cover hose

[@rickanderson2359]

@@RidinDad Thanks so much for the advice. I will have to do some investigation. I’ll also check with the shop that does my servicing as the bike is still under warranty until June.

[@RidinDad]

Good luck!

[@americanaztec876]

Did you notice less oil in your intake after the install?

[@RidinDad]

Very much so yes. I had a catch can at the breather bolt hoses so I could actually see the difference

[@MarshallStickles]

Harley should stand behind there bikes and fix this problem they built it they should make it right

[@RidinDad]

Due to EPA regulations, they have to have the pressure vented back into the intake. Myself as well as many other people have talked about this a lot. It has nothing really to do with the motor company and more to do with the inherent designs of the twin engines and the EPA cracking down on regulations.

[@MrDoyle07]

I usually get disgusted with whiners but, in this case, I think you’re right. Harley’s have been known since day one to be intended for those who can do and not whine but, this is a design flaw and their engineering team should be on the carpet over this one. Engineered could figure this out if they wanted to. Phech the government pony poop.

[@crvzer]

If the top cover is already vented, then why would your need to change it? What am I missing?

[@RidinDad]

I’m assuming you missed the entire video since I explained it. There are three partitions in that transmission top cover. The left is the transmission. The middle is essentially an empty cavity made for the transmission to vent out the already in place transmission vent. The right is just an empty compartment with a hole at the bottom that drains back to the crankcase. This checkm8 product retains the original transmission vent and adds a vent for the crankcase through that partition there.

[@crvzer]

@@RidinDad Note to self: drink more coffee before posting questions. 👍🏼 I suppose if a person were industrious they could accomplish this on their own and save a pile of cash.

[@RidinDad]

Lol all good man. And yeah there’s a bunch of guys diying it. Just have to make sure you have some sort of check/reed valve to try and keep oil in there

[@sLowRider114.]

did you fxlrs have issues leaking oil from the air cleaner?

[@RidinDad]

Yupp. I have a lot of blow by. And I’ve already checked, my rings are seated just fine. This fixed it a lot

[@sLowRider114.]

@@RidinDad one of my buddy has his at the harley dealer right now for the 3rd time because they can figure it out but if you have same problem i would get it checked out cause its not normal my bike and few other buddies with fxlrs or rgs with 114 doesnt have that issue. Was yours leaking a decent amount everytime you ride it hard for nice stretch of time?

[@sLowRider114.]

@@RidinDad ill keep you updated with what harley tells my buddy so hopefully you can just tell your dealer to check it out

[@RidinDad]

No. Not an every ride occurance. Blow by is normal with these bikes. Chances are if he’s there three times with no other symptoms or loss of power it’s just excessive blow by or an overfill of oil

[@RidinDad]

Lots of guys have this issue too. For me the filter had some oil drip out after about 2.5k miles of hard riding. And it wasn’t spewing out oil. My bike is solid and no problems.

[@kenpennino9090]

Did you ever find the socket?

[@RidinDad]

I did!

[@JCunningham21]

@@RidinDad in the bike, fridge or in one of the kids rooms? 😁

[@RidinDad]

Lol on the floor when I walked the bike out the colliding morning !

[@bap2139]

what kind of tools / wrench is that

[@RidinDad]

The t handle? It’s a t handle from craftsman. They make it in a few different sizes. This is 1/4. My buddy has a 3/8

[@bap2139]

@Ridin Dad looked like some sort of ball socket you were using too?

[@RidinDad]

The swivel attachments? Those are just swivel sockets. You can find them in all common sizes: 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 etc.

[@rickswindell1964]

Good video, however, when your engine gets hot enough to boil off the condensation out of the oil be prepared to smell hot oil fumes. You might want to run it down under the bike with a catch can. Just saying

[@RidinDad]

It’s a bike. They always smell typical engine smells so I’m fine with that. And my most recent update video talks about what I have done now but I do actually have a catch can to that vent and I am venting the external breather hoses to the atmosphere with a hose in between the primary and engine

[@TheYulick]

Muito obrigado por compartilhar essa informação, tenho uma Road Glide 2018 M8 e com certeza farei a troca da tampa!!

[@RidinDad]

Happy to help!

[@justinrichey13]

How is it working? Pros, cons?

[@RidinDad]

No cons at all. All pros. Vents a lot. Reduced blow by a ton.

[@justinrichey13]

@@RidinDad do you notice any oil leaking out of the breather at all or carbon build up?

[@justinrichey13]

@@RidinDad I was looking at this or the vented dip stick.

[@RidinDad]

I tried out the dipstick just to experiment. Had oil go everywhere. Never had any oil leak out the trask.

[@justinrichey13]

@@RidinDad ahhh man that sucks. Thanks for the info, I’m going to go with trask!

[@danielmorales8803]

Hope you find that socket man. It’d be a shame if something happened to your bike because of the socket!

[@RidinDad]

Mornin after I took it for a spin....came back & it was sitting on the floor lol. I have no idea how. I feel like it was a miracle from baby Jesus himself lol

[@LilYeshua]

Another HD mechanic on KZbin said that the main reason for excessive blowby is that the piston oiler mounting screws could be too long or loose.

[@RidinDad]

That’s not true at all. Is that one cause for oil in the filter?? Absolutely. But it’s incredibly less common than typical blow by caused by excessive crankcase pressure and poor Harley tolerances for ring seating.

[@LilYeshua]

@@RidinDad I'm sorry. The guy was talking about sumping, excessive oil in bottom of the crankcase

[@RidinDad]

Yeah but that’s also not true then lol. Sumping is most commonly caused by the lack of seal on the oil pump/poor oil pump performance. The pump cannot evacuate the oil fast enough out of the case to circulate and it essentially drowns itself. That’s why Harley changed their pump design in 19.5+ years to include the seal

[@RidinDad]

I also have a whole video on blow by vs. sumping which explains all the potential issues and products designed to fix them

[@LilYeshua]

@@RidinDad ok. Thanks. That guy owns a motorcycle shop. He sounded like he knew. This guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoK5dmahg9V-fbs Newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2msdJSvbNytbtU

[@stevenpierce4359]

How does it work

[@RidinDad]

Did you watch the video? I literally explained everything in it

[@palmettolowlife1996]

@@RidinDad lol😢😮

[@RidinDad]

Yeah, I just don’t understand some people lol

[@rcnages]

Torque specs?

[@RidinDad]

In my opinion you really should not worry about tq specs for something this small. Just tighten till snug and even all the way around and you’ll be good

[@greghinchley6277]

110 in lbs. Tighten in a criss cross pattern.

[@kpnomad7]

Looks ez, but really tight , my hands look like cat fight

[@RidinDad]

LOL it is a small opening for sure

[@jimvasilopoulos3189]

Hey Ridin Dad! Solid biceps brah lol Question for you...have you ever checked out Mike Beland's quick access trans cover compared to the Trask?? A bit less money with access to the pawl for easy tranny removal....considering both was curious if you ever looked into it prior to going with the Trask. Thanks Jim Calgary CANADA

[@RidinDad]

Thanks ma haha. And no, I never even heard of it. I just tried searching online for it and couldn't find it. You have a link for me to check it out or anything?

[@ronwhite1642]

If you tip the bike over all the tools will fall out 👌🤠

[@RidinDad]

Lol. Why did I think of that. I’ll just pick it up real quick and flip it upside down and shake it a few times lol

[@elperro_1448]

Hi my Fatboy is leak in the hose vent in tranny . what's is the problem

[@RidinDad]

I’m not 100% sure what you are trying to ask? Is it a leak from the hose on your check M8? Or is it a leak from your stock transmission vent hose? Is it just pushing out too much oil, and where is the placement of the vent if you do have the check M8? There is not nearly enough information for me to try to diagnose what issue you are having

[@elperro_1448]

Is the transmission hose in the top

[@RidinDad]

So the stock hose is leaking? If the stock hose is leaking I would take it to a shop. Prior to that check the level of your transmission fluid. Might just be way to filled for some reason?

[@elperro_1448]

Thank you

[@RidinDad]

No problem man!

[@ministergregg4675]

Turn the bike upside down and shake it!! Sorry for the humor but had to..

[@RidinDad]

I wish I could lol

[@ut1004bp]

Let me ask you something you might not want to entertain at the moment, but here we go.. the two components within the Trask cover, a check valve and the moderator (?) are not going to last, right? so what going to be when the check valve doesn't seal, and the Moderator material (so some sort, which the website doesn't mention or even talk about). I'm wondering a loss of vacuum scenario from a fail check valve will be like.. testing, removing, cleaning and or replacement isnt something people will want to do.

[@RidinDad]

Short answer is I honestly don’t know. Long answer is we have check valves at our breather bolts too so those won’t last either right? This is very very far down the road.

[@ut1004bp]

@@RidinDad I'm not aware of check valves on the breather (OEM) bolts. Maybe you are referring to another preventive modification to relieve case pressure? I'm wondering about installing my own hose tap onto my OEM plastic cover and installing one or maybe two, in-line check valves in the hose heading to a filter or can., then planning to pull the hose out to replace the in-line check valves on about every oil change(?)

[@RidinDad]

The breather bolts are one way valves

[@ut1004bp]

@@RidinDad ok, I guess it's not real obvious.. I just checked my trans cover, it cast aluminum so I'm planning to make my own, an make sure the check valve I install is easily accessible for replacement

[@RidinDad]

I really don’t think it’s as much of a concern as you think it might be man

[@johnbeardsley7360]

good info

[@RidinDad]

👌🏻 many thank yous for your valued input

[@briandrose]

The generally accepted cunty comment for useless unnecessary mods is .. "just ride" sooooo

[@briandrose]

just ride

[@RidinDad]

Not unnecessary at all. And if you feel that it’s unnecessary then don’t do it to your bike, problem solved

[@briandrose]

@@johnbeardsley7360 bla bla bla

[@djmysticalone321]

Shouldn’t Harley Davidson already done this

[@RidinDad]

Harley routes the oil most in to the intake again like pretty much everyone else does due to epa. So they’re not super concerned about stuff like this I guessp

[@RidinDad]

A lot of stuff you said is kinda false/misleading

[@RidinDad]

@Just J This top cover does not change the vent in the transmission partition. This top cover allows the crankcase to vent through the partition that channels back through the transmission cover. And the m8 is known to have very bad blow by compared to other engines......the breather bolts definitely get some work with oily mist coming out

[@ragnarockk1]

Your spring on your garage door is broken lol 😆😂🤣

[@RidinDad]

Huh? No it isn’t. What are you talking about?

[@ragnarockk1]

Yea it is I'm a door guy above the door top right spring. Your door motor will still probably lift the door but will eventually wear down the motor because it's lifting to much weight.

[@ragnarockk1]

It's not to hard of a repair u will be able to do it There are some KZbin videos on it u just need to make sure u get the right size spring and be careful when unwinding the spring.

[@RidinDad]

Do you know what, I just went out to the garage and I looked. Used to never be like that had to of just happen before this video LOL yeah I completely see what you are talking about now looks fairly straightforward so I’ll have to replace that in the next week

[@RidinDad]

You might have just save me a ton of money LOL

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

supposedly they fixed this issue with the 2020-21 models so you dont even need these mods.

[@RidinDad]

Blow by is the same. The only issue thats been fixed has been sumping and thats been fixed in year 19 and a half on up. The sumping deals with the oil pump and is not at all the same issue as blow by

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

@@RidinDad oh got ya, so sumping and blow by are two different issues?? So this solves blow by? My brother bought this for his bike and was going to return it because of the letter they sent in the package saying the issue has been resolved with 19-21s

[@RidinDad]

I don’t know what letter he is talking about or how he’s reading it but I have a 2020 and blow by is an issue with excessive crank case pressure. What this item does is alleviate some of that pressure before it gets to the breather bolts. Sumping is an issue where oil cannot be evacuated quick enough out of the crankcase by the oil pump. The new oil pumps have fixed this issue but it does not do anything for the blow by. And this does not necessarily fix blow by as much as it fixes the issue that is caused by blow by if that makes sense

[@RidinDad]

I’m very interested to see the exact letter he was given if possible

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

@@RidinDad check your IG, DM’d it to you.

[@patc5599]

Its nice but the cost is $350 for Trask ... For Approx $30 you can do it yourself

[@RidinDad]

Yes, if you want to leave the kind of crappy stock transmission top cover on there and do a DIY there are tons of guys doing that. I chose to use this option for my bike at the time and I’ve been very happy with it

[@patc5599]

@@RidinDad Bro its all good and happy that you like it and I'm sure others will too but I wish you could have mention cost with other options

[@RidinDad]

I did not mention any other options because there are no other options technically on the market like this. The cost of doing it yourself only comes if you know what you are actually doing enough to do it yourself in which case I don’t feel like you need to know cost because you already understand what is involved. As far as any other venting options nothing is the exact same as this so I didn’t even bother talking in depth about them in this video. I talk about a lot of different options for another video I have where I detail blow by versus sumping

[@joebolick112]

Did you check your pocket?? 😂

[@RidinDad]

Lol I did. It was not in there!

[@daymaker5460]

That is a gadget unnecessary Harley Davidson Trans is exactly the way it should be. However ever tinkering can be fun forget money.

[@RidinDad]

Has nothing to do with the transmission if you were paying attention. It vents where the crankcase pressure comes back through the partition in the transmission cover. Not a NEEDED part obviously but a very beneficial part indeed especially ally for the m8 engines!

[@albertbrinson4075]

I believe, Crank case pressure will vent as necessary, including via the engine and primary seal and primary and transmission seals, as well as the clutch rod seal/sleeve. While I agree with taking blow by away from the intake, the issues are due to excessive crankcase pressure. Cooling the Jugs, seems a priority in preventing, premature wear. I still agree with Riding Dad, but M8 disassembly videos and wear examination tells more of the story.

[@RidinDad]

Of course if you have truly excessive blow by there is probably an underlying issue. But these m8’s have more than typical to begin with and if there is something I can do to alleviate the excessive pressure and make the engine run better than I’m all for it

[@ronaldthomas9396]

Failure to research and develop the m 8 before release to the public! Inexcusable!

[@RidinDad]

Why do you say that?

[@briandrose]

"...after about 250 miles with it I can confirm it majorly reduces mist you get at the breather bolts" How are you confirming this lol

[@RidinDad]

Because I had a catch can attached to my external breather bolts if you’ve watched any of my stuff or listen to me talk. So it’s not even like it was a pod filter that it just vented to the atmosphere. I watched how much collected in the catch can prior to the check M8 and post installation

[@briandrose]

@@RidinDad I'm sure that catch can was filling to the brim baby.. mine is dry as the day I installed it. And I rail this bitch to 6400 rpm all the time. Are you sumping? or are you solving problems that you don't have?

[@RidinDad]

I am not some thing at all you obviously have not watched any of my other videos so I’m not even gonna have this conversation with you when I cover all of the stuff. There was a little bit after 100 or 200 miles in the catch can and now after running the checkm8 there is absolutely nothing. Every engine is different and I already have the S and S pump like I stated and It wasn’t necessarily a problem like I already stated as well that needed to be fixed. This product merely helps some thing and has not made to be a make or break thing.

[@RidinDad]

Sumping*

[@briandrose]

@@RidinDad kaaaaaaaay

[@samuelross5466]

Why not build the bike right to begin with. Always an upgrade

[@RidinDad]

If you referring to Harley….thats a question for them

[@samuelross5466]

Yep... keep up the good work. Enjoyed your video

[@RidinDad]

Thanks man!

[@RobertS81658]

Yeah, don’t waist your money. It does not work. There is no increase in HP and it does not keep oil out of your air cleaner. I called Trask Tec, zero help.

[@RidinDad]

It most certainly does work in keeping oil out of your air cleaner. It doesn’t cut it down to 0 but it makes a substantial difference and decrease. I have an external breather kit with catch can on the bike and I could see the difference before and after. It does vent a lot which reduces crank case pressure. Do you have the new oil pump with seal?

[@123456782304]

Yes, 2023 street glide.

[@RidinDad]

@@123456782304 It does help I assure you. Like I said it wont make all the fluid go away but it will cut down on it for sure

[@brewsterboss6312]

Great video! But please ditch the techno porno music! It's very annoying..

[@RidinDad]

Appreciate the compliment about the video man. And honestly, no matter what style of music I pick, somebody somewhere is going to hate it. So whether you dislike it, or somebody over in Alaska, dislikes it, or somebody that lives five minutes away from me in Florida dislikes it, no one is always going to be 100% happy with the music choice. So I tried to mix it up and I put music in there that I enjoy.

[@vitomaurizzio7715]

Can’t stand how you smack your lips at the start of each sentence lol it’s so annoying but I want to hear what you have to say. Try not to torcher us people

[@RidinDad]

🤠

[@scottkinkead6324]

Why in the hell would you spend all that money when all you have to do is drill and tap your cover and install a hose barb fitting ?

[@RidinDad]

Because it looks better and it more complete this way. I don’t like clearly visible diy things on my 16k dollar bike with 10k worth of add ons.

[@RidinDad]

And the top cover is plastic as well. Not as good of a seal/purchase for threading with a plastic cover

[@scottkinkead6324]

@@RidinDad I'm at a loss as to how the fitting Trask used differs from one you can get at any hardware store , but it's your bike and your money

[@RidinDad]

I just explained it to you, but I’ll try to dumb it down even further. This product is one that is a machine piece of metal specific with all metal hardware included included in the read valve that is underneath minus the actual read piece which is plastic obviously. It is a fully replaceable and serviceable part that is an upgrade from the plastic top cover that comes standard on these bikes as well. There is nothing physically wrong with doing a DIY job as many people have. If that’s what you want to do on your bike then by all means go for it and it will work just fine. Assuming you use the correct pieces. I did not choose to do that and chose to use a purpose belt replacement part that looks better and matches the aesthetics of my bike currently.

[@mikec6651]

@@RidinDad😊😊😊ñ 😊😊

[@michaelreed9805]

Lol

[@RidinDad]

What?

[@jamesmathis2921]

Music is obnoxious and annoying!

[@RidinDad]

Thanks for the input! I’ll make sure to stop all music immediately in my videos and I will remove every upload I have with any music in it. I’ll work tirelessly over the next 3-4 weeks to re edit all the videos without music & instead put heavy slow breathing in it’s place. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss these changes!!

[@shawnbickler3574]

@@RidinDad Great response haha

[@RidinDad]

I does what I can lol

[@JamesJones-qx8go]

😂😂

[@Alexander90212]

Did you check your pockets🫠

[@RidinDad]

lol I did. But I found it later on in the fooor

[@rdrnr033]

I have been looking at adding this cover. By using this do I not have to add the catch can directly to the air filter. Thanks.

[@RidinDad]

I have a video called Blow by vs sumping. I highly suggest watching this video because it details a lot of the stuff you're talking about. The top cover and an external breather do different things. The top cover cuts down on excessive pressure before it reaches the breather bolts, and an external breather kit obviously just keeps whatever comes out of the bolts out of your intake. I still have both on mine but there is a huge decrease of liquid from the breather bolts since the checkm8 install