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Tomb:


A large diameter could be welded in place of the original tube of the Honda frame. I would always consider this mod over an engine mod to make it wet sump.

MrDavo:

--- Quote from: Green1 on January 29, 2018, 05:10:03 PM ---I don't fancy filling the engine up through the tappet cover  ???

--- End quote ---

The oil in frame T140, pictured above, was literally that, as Triumph used an old 650 tappet cover with a dipstick attached. Oh the fun I had tring to get it in the frame and not all over it, particularly at 250 miles to the pint.

When the frame cracked around the swinging arm pivot, as a result of riding it flat out on the motorway chasing a Suzuki T500, the oil made a spectacular bid for freedom. That frame is still in a friend's Mum's attic, there is no truth in the rumour that I claimed on the insurance for a missing bike.  ;)

Rozabikes Tim:
I have a Honda 650 Vigor (Dominator ish). Like many XL/ XR's oil in front frame tube.

Green1:
You just reminded me my Aprilia is oil in the front frame tube as well. You fill it up between the headstock and tank any faster then a dribble it goes over the tank and radiator. If your really messy the exhaust and front tyre as well. 

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