Every 2500 Miles using conventional oil, does that sound right?

 

Your asking for a bunch of different opinions. Follow your owners manual. If it says 5,000 miles for say engine oil, then 5,000 miles change it or sooner. I for example am on my second Harley. The manual calls for 5,000 miles engine oil changes. Longer on transmission and primary. I'll change all three at or before 5,000 miles using Mobile 1 V-twin 20W - 50 oil in all three boxes. Now if I only ride say 3,500 miles this year before winter, Ill change all three boxes in the spring before I ride again. Some will say to change it before storage.
Using conventional oil and changing at 2,500 miles sure won't hurt and will ensure your oil is doing it's job to the fullest. Oil's job is to lubricate and to contain dirt, gas, crud and hang on to these bad things till you drain it. Some oils additive packages can do a better job than others. Do a lot of research for yourself and come up with an oil that will suit your needs. Are you a high speed rider, stop and go rider, cruiser, etc. I hope this helps.

 

Your asking for a bunch of different opinions. Follow your owners manual. If it says 5,000 miles for say engine oil, then 5,000 miles change it or sooner. I for example am on my second Harley. The manual calls for 5,000 miles engine oil changes. Longer on transmission and primary. I'll change all three at or before 5,000 miles using Mobile 1 V-twin 20W - 50 oil in all three boxes. Now if I only ride say 3,500 miles this year before winter, Ill change all three boxes in the spring before I ride again. Some will say to change it before storage.
Using conventional oil and changing at 2,500 miles sure won't hurt and will ensure your oil is doing it's job to the fullest. Oil's job is to lubricate and to contain dirt, gas, crud and hang on to these bad things till you drain it. Some oils additive packages can do a better job than others. Do a lot of research for yourself and come up with an oil that will suit your needs. Are you a high speed rider, stop and go rider, cruiser, etc. I hope this helps.

 

leave it till 4k. OK?

 

Overkill. Stick to the manual. If you use synthetic, it can even be extended beyond that.

 

Didn't your new Sporty come with an "Owner's Manual?" Suggest you read through it...especially the section on maintenance...JMO.

 

Oil mileage depends on your driving environment, and how you drive your bike. Dust, dirt, heat, humidity, cold, etc. Hotrod, stop/go, or cruise, etc.

Maybe tell us where you live and how you ride, and then some in your area can give some more specific ideas.

John

 

Every 3k here, I use dino not synthetic.

 

I think the only place I've seen, every 2500 miles, is at some Harley dealers that are trying to keep their service departments busy and their customers wallets lighter. If your dealer told you 2500 miles, then you already know he's out to screw you.

 

No! It sounds like you're guessing. Read your owners manual, it is all laid out in there. If you plan on doing your own servicing the factory service manual is a great idea.