Oil change?
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RE: Oil change?
I don't what he's certified in, but it ain't in engine longevity. \\; He's smokin' crack if he thinks MOCO 20-50 will do the job after 5000 miles.  \\; It's too long in my opinion even for synthetic. \\; To each his own, but go turn the key on his bike and see how many miles he's got. \\; That counsel is NOT wise, but then again, it's your motor.... \\; I'm bettin' that 90% + on this Forum say that's too long to run oil. \\; Your call. \\; CCRyder
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RE: Oil change?
I think it depends on miles driven per year, type of riding, and other conditions, just as much as total miles logged on the odometer. \\; If you only put 2,500 miles on the bike in a year, would you wait two years before a fluid change? \\;
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Common sense is often purchased at an uncommon price.
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Common sense is often purchased at an uncommon price.
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RE: Oil change?
After I bought my 07 SG I took it in for the 1K \\;service. \\; At that \\;time, I took in 4 quarts of Mobil 1 V-Twin 20-50 synthetic oil, 1 quart of Redline Severe gear synthetic for the tranny and Harley Performance plus for the clutch. \\; \\;I change the engine every 5,000 miles and all 3 holes every 10,000. \\; Now have over 22,500 miles and no problems what so ever. \\; My \\;fairing mounted oil temp guage \\;runs \\;at 230 degrees when it is hot out as it is now, about 100 degrees. \\; When it's cooler \\;outside, it runs about 180-190 degrees. \\; No worries! \\;
#9
RE: Oil change?
 \\; Change the oil as manufacturer suggests.......use viscosity or equivlant.......
and how can you go wrong?
 \\; Or you could change your oil every weekend......
 \\; I change my fluids a little sooner than needed.
 \\; Are people so **** about automobile tranny fluid changes?
Differential oil changed this decade?
 \\; I think 5000 miles is fine for some bikes......but most would qualify as
being used in "extreme conditions" and oil should be changed more frequently.
and how can you go wrong?
 \\; Or you could change your oil every weekend......
 \\; I change my fluids a little sooner than needed.
 \\; Are people so **** about automobile tranny fluid changes?
Differential oil changed this decade?
 \\; I think 5000 miles is fine for some bikes......but most would qualify as
being used in "extreme conditions" and oil should be changed more frequently.
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RE: Oil change?
I ditch my oil about every 3000 miles or so. I never keep an accurate estimate of mileage, but it's certainly sooner than 5000 miles.
I run Red Line fluids, all 3 holes.
6 1/2 qts. Oil
1 qt. Primary
22 oz. Tranny
And last but not least, a groovy K&\\;N oil filter with that cute, yet \\;worthless, 17mm nut on the end.
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Chrome, of course!
I run Red Line fluids, all 3 holes.
6 1/2 qts. Oil
1 qt. Primary
22 oz. Tranny
And last but not least, a groovy K&\\;N oil filter with that cute, yet \\;worthless, 17mm nut on the end.
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Chrome, of course!