I use syn oil and do 5,000 mile oil changes with frequent checking of oil level.

 

5k change in all 3 holes. Use HD syn and filter cause its about the same price as any other syn.

 

5K on the dot...if I'm not at dealer when odo reaches the mark, I radio in the helo to airlift bike into service...

JK, don't worry so much on hitting service marks, you can set the oil change schedule to your schedule/needs.

 

I find it therapeutic to do maintenance on my bike. In the early days of spring, late days of winter, i may go out and check it just to do it. It's not expensive and gives me the opportunity to tinker around. Not hurting anything, not helping anything.

 

I'll cast my vote for 5k oil changes. The thing I hate about synthetic oil is that it's thinner and I hear more engine noise.

 

Exactly! Oil every 2500, filter at 5k.

 

don't trust the dealer. they say they service their trade ins but that is bs. remember they are trying to turn a profit on it so the less they have to spend on making the bike sellable the better. the only thing i've seen them do is change tires because by law they can't sell a bike with tires below the legal tread wear.
with that in mind every time i buy a used bike the first thing i do is change fluids since i dont know when was the last time the previous owner did it unless service receipts are provided. then i go on 3k intervals on the engine and 6k on the trans/primary. i do syn too so it might be overkill but at least it makes me feel good lol

 

Agree about the dealers BSing about this. Me I follow the service manual recommendations on service intervals. I use conventional HD motor oil and HD Formula+ trans and primary.

 

Anyone here use a savenger puck? LOL
I do. Why I go 5k. JS

 

5K for me always ... 130K on the engine