I tried the "total" oil change method...
#11
RE: I tried the "total" oil change method...
ORIGINAL: Lost1
30+ years as a professional wrench here and like the man said- I have never seen the slightest indication that a small amount of "skank" oil hurts anything.
But I also believe that it's your bike, and if it gives you peace of mind then do it.
Just my .02...
ORIGINAL: Soft06
I'm curious to see what you guys that turn wrenches for a living have to say..
Ride safe, and often
I'm curious to see what you guys that turn wrenches for a living have to say..
Ride safe, and often
But I also believe that it's your bike, and if it gives you peace of mind then do it.
Just my .02...
I believe in the total oil change too. It makes sense to remove all the acids and contaminated oil, it's a no brainer.
Will the "skank" oil hurt anything....who knows. Fresh oil will not hurt anything for sure.
#12
RE: I tried the "total" oil change method...
you'll probably will do more engine damage by leaving a hose clamp loose and having it blow off, then what a few onces of dirty oil would do. for some reason Harley owners are like fish, they'll bite on every new shiny do dad that some guy lookin to make a buck puts out.,,
#13
RE: I tried the "total" oil change method...
ORIGINAL: LUMPY100
seeing that i have been a mechanic for 150+ years, ive never ever heard of oil being "skank".. is that professional term. "skank" used to refer to less than desireable female, not oil. use a good quality oil, a good filter, change it between 2500 and 5000. and u should never have an oil related problem
seeing that i have been a mechanic for 150+ years, ive never ever heard of oil being "skank".. is that professional term. "skank" used to refer to less than desireable female, not oil. use a good quality oil, a good filter, change it between 2500 and 5000. and u should never have an oil related problem
#15
RE: I tried the "total" oil change method...
fish, skank, smelly vag, its all good. if it smells like chicken, its a tasty dish. if it smells like cologne leave it alone. i really like skanky women. @ a party they are the ones that are good for a bj at the end of the night. lol
#17
RE: I tried the "total" oil change method...
ORIGINAL: peppi
Would you take a shower and put your dirty skivies back on? Why?
Would you take a shower and put your dirty skivies back on? Why?
It's your rig & your money, but if you really want to know if the "X" dollars you spent on the total oil change equipment is doing anything for you, do a used oil analysis using the total change equipment. Then do another UOA without using the total change equipment. This will show differences in wear metals, contaminates, total base number remaining, etc. between the two oil changes.
Then you'd have factual evidence to prove your point, which is much better than an anecdotal comparison to dirty underwear...
#18
RE: I tried the "total" oil change method...
I too pulled the return line off and pumped out 30 oz of old oil. It was a simple operation and nothing is pumped dry since you have already changed the oil in the tank. I have an 06 heritage and you don't need any special tools to pull the return line off.
I too am a wrench and would never change the oil in anything without removing all of it so why leave 25% of the oil unchanged in your bike when it's so easy to remove?
I too am a wrench and would never change the oil in anything without removing all of it so why leave 25% of the oil unchanged in your bike when it's so easy to remove?
#19
RE: I tried the "total" oil change method...
AAAAAHHHH...you guys are refering to models with the external oil tank?......sometimes it takes a while for me to see the obvious....obviously not an issue on my DYNA....:>
#20
RE: I tried the "total" oil change method...
You guys are killing me lol
I have over 78k on my 2k standard 95", and I have been using amsoil since day 1, and I change my oil every 8k, Do not waste your money on oil changes.
angelodimorte
I have over 78k on my 2k standard 95", and I have been using amsoil since day 1, and I change my oil every 8k, Do not waste your money on oil changes.
angelodimorte