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My engine suddenly started missing and knocking. I noticed oil in my air filter when I stopped. I didnt ride far after the noise began. What would you suggest.
Hope you are talking about a Harley. Next time: year, model, mileage, and more accurate description of where the noise seems to be coming from. Oil in the air filter is normal from the top end breathers. Did you check your plugs to see if they are wet with oil? Plenty oil in the oil tank? When you start the bike can you see oil returning to the tank when you look in the dipstick hole? Is the oil light on?
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Roy Fowler
Expertise
Any questions about Harley-Davidson motorcycles, from flatheads to twin-cams. If I don't know, I'm not afraid to tell you!
Experience
Factory Certified Harley mechanic (HD Factory Service School, Milwaukee) Worked in numerous dealerships in Florida, Mass., CT, and RI. Did his first top end job in 1969. Has owned dozens of bikes including flatheads, panheads, shovelheads, sportster, evo, and twin-cams.
Education/Credentials
High school, college, and law school grad in additon to Harley Factory School and Harley update seminars.
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