I've got a screw loose!

danimal2 · 04-30-2017, 10:20 PM

O.k. it's not really loose. Maybe missing though? Please take a look at the photo below. I've been battling an oil leak issue and just replaced my spark plug tube orings. They were definitely bad, but not sure the complete cause of my issue.

Right by the crank case breather hose is a screw hole. It's threaded, but there's nothing in it. Not sure what it's purpose in life is and whether it shook itself out and is supposed to be there, or nothing to concern myself with.

Does anybody know what this is for if anything. Or maybe check your bike and see if you have anything in that hole, or if it's empty like mine? Can't get a good look inside to see if there's a bottom to it. or if it goes through.

Ridefree · 04-30-2017, 10:40 PM

I just went out and took a look , mine has that exact threaded hole . I haven't had any issues with my bike so I'm thinking it's nothing to worry about .

Like you , I'm also curious is to what it's for ...

danimal2 · 04-30-2017, 11:13 PM

Thanks for looking. I appreciate it.

Ridefree · 04-30-2017, 11:27 PM

Was no problem . I also found a thread on another forum that a guy with a 2005 nomad had the same question . Someone told him it might be an extra from the factory .

Hey ! now we have another threaded hole we bolt more bling on to !!!

**vulcanscott** · 05-01-2017, 07:47 AM

Yea Mine is Empty too.

Jllm02199 · 05-01-2017, 09:16 AM

Put a chrome screw in it.

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2017, 09:38 AM

Does the motor still leak oil, or did the o rings cure the leak. If its not dripping I'd say your done. Sometimes the cam plugs seep oil as well, give them a look.

Tortuga · 05-01-2017, 11:18 AM

Never noticed it, but my '06 has it too. Hmmm.

**Kawalski Rider** · 05-01-2017, 01:18 PM

I wonder if a guy could use it as a mounting point for a REALLY LOUD air horn. You know, one that sounds like a train coming! Just thinking out loud...

VulcanE · 05-01-2017, 04:09 PM

I think we discussed this hole a few years ago, and the general consensus was that it must have been used in conjunction with another point for lifting/placing the engine.
It sounded good at the time..............

danimal2 · 05-01-2017, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Does the motor still leak oil, or did the o rings cure the leak. If its not dripping I'd say your done. Sometimes the cam plugs seep oil as well, give them a look.

Still leaking. It's not as bad as it was and I haven't run the crankcase vent bypass deal yet. I've got the little filter, but was hoping I wouldn't have to do it. Guess that's my next step. l did the cam plug seals a couple years ago and I've got nothing coming from there.

The general consensus is that this is the culprit (crankcase breather to dog bowl) and that this little dude will fix it. Whatever it is, it seems to be spraying the check valve for the carburetor pre-heating deal. I usually find the heaviest concentration of oil on that thing/area. Then again, it only does it when riding the thing so it's blowing around and hard to pinpoint just where from.

**Top Cat** · 05-02-2017, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

I think we discussed this hole a few years ago, and the general consensus was that it must have been used in conjunction with another point for lifting/placing the engine.
It sounded good at the time..............

It still makes sense Cliff.

04-30-2017, 11:13 PM	#3
danimal2 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 987	Thanks for looking. I appreciate it. __________________ VBA member #01682 Green 1999 Nomad 1500 carb'd 43,000 miles JOG'd at 20,000, JOG failed at 40,000 SOG'd at 40,000 Darksider
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vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	Yea Mine is Empty too. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Jllm02199 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Morrow, Ga. Posts: 830	Put a chrome screw in it. __________________ 02 1500 Nomad (07 1600 Motor) 160,000 Red & Black 12" mini apes Galfer lines (6' over) EJK Dobeck Reckless Fairing. Led H4 headlight All LED lights Rockford Fosgate radio
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05-01-2017, 09:38 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Does the motor still leak oil, or did the o rings cure the leak. If its not dripping I'd say your done. Sometimes the cam plugs seep oil as well, give them a look. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Kawalski Rider Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 305	I wonder if a guy could use it as a mounting point for a REALLY LOUD air horn. You know, one that sounds like a train coming! Just thinking out loud... __________________ Cheers, David Baughan aka: Kawalski Rider VBA #03514 2002 Vulcan VN1500L Nomad fi Pearl Burnish Beige/Pearl Luster Beige
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04-30-2017, 10:40 PM	#2
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	I just went out and took a look , mine has that exact threaded hole . I haven't had any issues with my bike so I'm thinking it's nothing to worry about . Like you , I'm also curious is to what it's for ...
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04-30-2017, 11:27 PM	#4
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	Was no problem . I also found a thread on another forum that a guy with a 2005 nomad had the same question . Someone told him it might be an extra from the factory . Hey ! now we have another threaded hole we bolt more bling on to !!!
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05-01-2017, 11:18 AM	#8
Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 559	Never noticed it, but my '06 has it too. Hmmm.
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05-01-2017, 04:09 PM	#10
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	I think we discussed this hole a few years ago, and the general consensus was that it must have been used in conjunction with another point for lifting/placing the engine. It sounded good at the time.............. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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