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Old 08-24-2009, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by VibratingPotato
Went to dealer today.
They wont touch it unless something breaks or oil pressure drops.
They said I could call HD customer service but HD wont do anything if all it is is copper in the oil.
Im gonna put a pressure gage on it and ride it.
Are you going to call HD customer care? It would not suprise me if they don't do anything but it least it will be documented and when it fails you can say "I told you so".

How long before warranty is up? Did you get an extended warranty?

I did a UOA on my truck 1 month before warranty expired and found potassium and sodium in oil. I was suprised Chevy dealer didn't say the same thing but they replaced both heads.
 
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Old 08-24-2009, 09:50 PM
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I might call customer care. Probly would be good idea to get it on record.
Bike will be a year old this Saturday and I have another year left on warranty.
I switched from dino oil to Mobil 1 V-twin.
Next change I will do another UOA.

Glad your truck got fixed. I guess dealers will surprise you every now and then.
 
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Went for a ride today then put a mechanical oil pressure gage on it.
Pressure at idle was 16 lbs.
Pressure at 2000 rpm was 34 lbs.
Took dip stick out and checked temp with a cooking thermometer.
Temp was between 210 & 215
I guess I will check pressure every now and then or put a gage on the bike.
 
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Old 09-10-2009, 11:57 PM
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Just got another UOA
The copper dropped from 123 to 51
Other levels look fine
Switched from dino to Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w50 this time
Bike has 15750 miles
Oil had 2330 miles
Did the Mobil 1 oil cause the copper to improve ?
Would it have improved on it's own ?
I guess I will never know
Still no nasty vibrations or noises coming from the engine
I hope it continues to improve
Thanks everyone
 
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Old 09-11-2009, 10:02 PM
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You're on the right path! The synthetics have always been a better barrier to prevent engine wear...Stick with what what works for you and don't go changing brands every oil change....

Mixing different oils has always been a "don't do" even with with the dino oil...Something I learned from the 'ol greybeards who were doing it long before I was on 2-wheels!
 
 
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