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    Draining the oil condenser hose

    It probably easiest to find relative to the lambda probe in the left muffler (assuming they are still called that). I took a pic on a brand new Rocktane at a dealership; the drain plug is the plastic insert in the end of the hose circled in red below.
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    Draining the oil condenser hose

    Ok — found it! Dealer showed it to me as it is a small hose end that does hang down into easy view, but it is right where you said. Thanks a ton! As I told the dealer, “The more I know about my bike the more I enjoy it. And I have often found myself living a LONG way from a dealer, so knowing...
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    Draining the oil condenser hose

    Understood, with thanks. The purpose and concept seem quite sound, but there has never been a maintenance point like this on my other bikes, hence my question. Got a picture identifying the drain point on the bike? I was unable to locate it "down below."
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    Draining the oil condenser hose

    My mistake: The OM requires "draining the oil condensate hose" (p. 175). I guess I am not 100% certain what it is and why it would require draining. The hose pictured above would appear to not require any "draining" at all; does it not just return oil to the crank case from the air box? I...
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    Draining the oil condenser hose

    I have searched this title in the threads, but I do not see any discussion about what an oil condenser hose is, what it does, and how to service it as mentioned in the OM. If it is covered in a posted video, I have missed it, and would appreciate a point in the right direction. My thanks to one...
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