Harley Sportster oil compromised?

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MarcusO

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I just started noticing the bike backfires after I let it warm up a bit and the exhaust stinks with the smell of raw unburnt fuel. Sparkplug on the #2 cylinder was covered in carbon deposit and the oil was runny, and stank of gas. I know the fuel is in the oil and its parked and hasn't been ridden since, so what possible damage am I looking to have done? I only rode it about 4 blocks before the problem was recognized.
 
I was told by my dealer not to warm my sportster up just fire up and ride.But I would change the engine oil and filter - then see if it happens again.A new set of spark plugs wouldn't be a bad thing.How many miles on the clock since the last service?Good luck with your sporty.
 
I was told by my dealer not to warm my sportster up just fire up and ride.But I would change the engine oil and filter - then see if it happens again.A new set of spark plugs wouldn't be a bad thing.How many miles on the clock since the last service?Good luck with your sporty.
 
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