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Originally Posted by Mrmax
The oil, filter, filter, drain plus and screens looked good other than strong fuel smell in the oil. I also noticed the catch/drain tube from the crankcase vent had almost 2 inches of clear amber liquid in it. Drained it and it smelled a bit like fuel as well.
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Great to hear that you're enjoying the bike! Love your collection of bikes! I bet making a choice in the morning is tough!
In terms of the fuel in oil and the fuel in the collection tube, this is something that has been discussed on the forums for a little while. I think Katflap and Pyoungbl has found the answer... the thermostat is a little too cool and fuel is condensing instead of burning off. A high temp thermostat (and a little milling of the thermostat housing) seems to have resolved the issue. I think I need to order one of Whitman's thermostats!
Here's the URL for that thread:
http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...ght=thermostat