I been told to change the motor oil every 3000 miles. Is that the same for the Primary and Trans? Thank you in advance

 

It's amazing how much info you can find in your owners manual if you'll just take a minute and look it up. And if you don't have one then you should order one so you'll know what other things might be needed as you work on your bike. Engine: 5,000 miles. Primary and trans: 10,000 miles. Some do it more often some not.

 

is that the spec for the 2005? i know that for my 07, and also for my 2010 it is 5,000 for engine, 10,000 for primary, and 20,000 for trans....

 

My '06 calls for the same intervals as your '07. I'm sure the '05 is the same.

But personally I change the primary and trans fluid at 10k miles. Easy to do them at the same time and easy to remember when they were both done.

 

i do my engine and transmission at 10k intervals as well. i was just curios cause the poster made it sound like that was hd's recommended intervals as well.

 

Sorry, it's just what I've gotten used to doing since it's only a quart. 20,000 for tranny is what is in the book.

Just read in interesting paragraph in the manual that says not to switch lubricant brands indiscriminately because some lubes interact chemically when mixed. Not that I do that but thought it was an interesting point. Pg 83 in the 07 Softail manual.

 

on our 07,, its

motor =- 5k
pri = 10k

tranny =20k..

 

Thanks Other ****... Opps I mean Sheep... I will be sure to run down and see if the manual I ordered is in yet. I should have just waited instead of asking your opinions. Well thanks so much again .....

 

I read that before, I think in an earlier hd owners manual. Since then I have never switched oils. That tidbit really stuck with me. Not sure how much truth is there but until I hear differently I'll stick be that.

 

You'll find it's pretty easy to do a search and find more info on oil than you'd care to read in a lifetime. And that's why I mentioned oredering a manual if you don't have one. Also get a service manual as that'll help you with other wrenching you might want to do.

Also since the bike is new to you it might be a good idea to check the tightness of your spokes. A few guys have destroyed hubs because spokes were loose and never tightened during normal service.