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Old 05-23-2006, 07:52 PM
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05 1200 C I bought used a month ago with 1300 miles on it. Now have 4500 miles and I've used perhaps 1/4 quart.
 
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I have about 3K on mine. Had to add a Qtr about 1 month after dealer did a change so thinking the dealer shorted me. Since the add I have not used any!
 
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On top of mechanical condition of your bike,your riding habits can affect your oil consumption.I smack mine in the a$$ from time to time so I burn more than I would if I were riding like a geezer.[sm=gears.gif]
 
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I've about 2100 and have not had to add any oil, I check it everytime I stop for gas(it's hot them). One oil change so far at 1000 miles. Will change to Redline 20w60 at the 3000 mile mark.
 
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Never had to add oil between changes.
 
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ORIGINAL: skos

I have about 3K on mine. Had to add a Qtr about 1 month after dealer did a change so thinking the dealer shorted me. Since the add I have not used any!
You got shorted........IMO[:@]
 
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Default RE: How often are you adding oil?

I wouldn't even check it.The first oil change is on them. Let them do it. It is new.
 
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Should not use any oil between oil changes. I recommend checking regardless. Mine had the bad valve stem seals and used a qt every 1500 miles. Had them replaced under waranty, now it uses none. HD will tell you using some is OK, using none is OK IMO.
 
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Typically after every long ride
 
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Supposed to be checking my oil? Crap.....be right back.
 


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