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jbfla · 01-11-2017, 10:12 PM

I have hesitated posting about this air/oil separator catch can for several reasons:

There are less expensive ways to accomplish the same thing. You can purchase 3 or 4 stock OCS' for the price of the the replacement one.

The stock OCS functions exactly the same.

Where I have it mounted is subject to damage. It was the easiest place to mount it and I am still exploring alternate mounting positions.

I haven't finished exploring other catch can options.

However, I am convinced that some type of catch can, the stock RX3 OCS or a replacement, is beneficial for the health of your engine.

This is the Rutland Motors Oil Catch Tank from the UK

It is ~25 UK pounds. With shipping, and depending on the exchange rate at the time, is about $55 US.

The stock OCS from CSC is $13 US:

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Oil-ai...-p/z25-107.htm

You can read about the catch can Here:

http://oilcatchtank.com/

And order one here:

http://oilcatchtank.bigcartel.com/

Before you rush to buy one, continue reading, then make your own decision.

The catch can is mounted in the same location as the stock OCS:

Since it protrudes in front of the frame, it is subject to damage from road debris, especially in off road riding.

Here is another installed photo:

The other necessary task is to close the hole in the air box. I used a 1/2" rubber cap, purchased at a local auto parts store, fastened with a hose clamp.

The first photo of the mounted catch can shows the amount of fluid collected after about 150 miles.

IMO, sending that amount of oil (60% +) and combustion by products back into the engine is not beneficial for the engine.

In previous posts I have mentioned the consequences of doing so.

Here is the stock OCS in a configuration that accomplishes exactly the same thing.....and it is nearly free. The only cost would be for the 1/2" rubber cap and hose clamp for closing up the air box.

You have to decide how you feel about releasing the filtered gases into the atmosphere, and what to do with the liquid collected in the catch can.

And as mentioned in earlier posts, altering the stock emissions configuration is illegal.

I make no recommendations.

There may be less expensive options to the Rutland Catch Tank, besides the stock OCS, that I have not finished experimenting with.

jb

01-11-2017, 10:12 PM	#94
jbfla Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: FL, GA, NC Posts: 771	I have hesitated posting about this air/oil separator catch can for several reasons: There are less expensive ways to accomplish the same thing. You can purchase 3 or 4 stock OCS' for the price of the the replacement one. The stock OCS functions exactly the same. Where I have it mounted is subject to damage. It was the easiest place to mount it and I am still exploring alternate mounting positions. I haven't finished exploring other catch can options. However, I am convinced that some type of catch can, the stock RX3 OCS or a replacement, is beneficial for the health of your engine. This is the Rutland Motors Oil Catch Tank from the UK It is ~25 UK pounds. With shipping, and depending on the exchange rate at the time, is about $55 US. The stock OCS from CSC is $13 US: http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Oil-ai...-p/z25-107.htm You can read about the catch can Here: http://oilcatchtank.com/ And order one here: http://oilcatchtank.bigcartel.com/ Before you rush to buy one, continue reading, then make your own decision. The catch can is mounted in the same location as the stock OCS: Since it protrudes in front of the frame, it is subject to damage from road debris, especially in off road riding. Here is another installed photo: The other necessary task is to close the hole in the air box. I used a 1/2" rubber cap, purchased at a local auto parts store, fastened with a hose clamp. The first photo of the mounted catch can shows the amount of fluid collected after about 150 miles. IMO, sending that amount of oil (60% +) and combustion by products back into the engine is not beneficial for the engine. In previous posts I have mentioned the consequences of doing so. Here is the stock OCS in a configuration that accomplishes exactly the same thing.....and it is nearly free. The only cost would be for the 1/2" rubber cap and hose clamp for closing up the air box. You have to decide how you feel about releasing the filtered gases into the atmosphere, and what to do with the liquid collected in the catch can. And as mentioned in earlier posts, altering the stock emissions configuration is illegal. I make no recommendations. There may be less expensive options to the Rutland Catch Tank, besides the stock OCS, that I have not finished experimenting with. jb __________________ 2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........
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