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The oil you see in the crankcase breather tube is as a result of blow by.
You will get more of it if your engine is not operating at normal op temp (180-190F). Much more at idle.
I have a semi permanent grill cover (custom made plywood cover) to keep the temp where it belongs.
My crankcase breather tube is plumbed via a filter w/sump back to the engine air intake. Filter canister is shown in lower portion of image below.
The sump collects about 1/10 of one quart of oil for every 1,000 miles.
I drive the deuce at rated top speed on the highway (2.500-2,600 rpm) and it loves it. Almost 10,000 miles during the last 18 months.

The primary reason for installing the filter was to simplify fording preparations, but it also makes the deuce more eco-friendly (not to mention the biodiesel).

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