Oil change?
#15
The techs at Zion HD do the transmission and primary at 10,000 mile intervals, and engine at 5,000. I just checked the engine oil yesterday at 4600 miles, and it was 1/2 quart low, and looked as clean as when it was changed last. This was the standard HD oil. I run Syn3 in the warmer temperatures, just for grins.
IMO if you feel better about doing the changes more often, do it. I don't see the need.
IMO if you feel better about doing the changes more often, do it. I don't see the need.
#17
I would definitely find out why your primary is black at 3000... there is something wrong going on. Black is usually an indication of "burning the clutch"... either it is not adjusted properly or you slip the clutch when taking off or sit still with it slipping and ready to go.
With the state of the art synthetics available today, longer intervals between fluid changes can be and should be adhered to... changing more often is wasteful.
With the state of the art synthetics available today, longer intervals between fluid changes can be and should be adhered to... changing more often is wasteful.
#18
You need to get that checked out...
#19
I don't think it's BAD to change oil sooner than what the manufacturer recommends... I just think it is not really necessary... I have had no issues in 43000 miles and my fluids come out looking pretty clean for the way i drive. Plus 20000 miles per years i would be changing my fluids way too often. Again... i am not saying it's bad to change it earlier, Hey i know guys how ride 1500 miles a year and they change their oil once a year... If i only put tat many miles a year on a bike i guess i would change it at 1500 mile intervals. No use in throwing away perfectly good fluids. MSRP has nothing to do with bike maintenance,,,just saying.
#20
I do all 3 with below fluids at around 7500 miles or twice a year. Oil analysys say I can go longer, but figure do all at same time and forget about.
Amsoil syn 20-50 engine
Amsoil syn 75-140 trans
H-D Formula+ primary
Amsoil syn 20-50 engine
Amsoil syn 75-140 trans
H-D Formula+ primary
Last edited by GARY DYER; 04-21-2010 at 11:17 AM.