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ratinthejat800xl:
I just got an ft from a buddy. It died on him two years ago and has sat ever since. I just pulled the air filter out and there was 2-4 ounces of oil in the bottle of the air box. This oil was clear and looked new. However when I drained the oil it was black as night. Any ideas? Thanks. Perhaps too much oil was put in the engine when it was changed last and seeped up through the breather vent. I dunno I don't have any experience with this bike and my service manual hasn't come it the mail yet.

J6G1Z:
Could be due to a high oil level. What is the crank case oil level at this time?

Could be a sign of excessive piston ring blow-by.

Hard to say without seeing it & having the engine run.

J.

ratinthejat800xl:
I didn't check the oil level before I drained it.  :-\

J6G1Z:
How many miles on the bike?

J.

ratinthejat800xl:
10,000. And I just checked compression. I have 0  :( that's assuming my compression tester is working correctly.

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