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&nbsp\\; Harley certified mechanic said it is a waste of money to change oil before 5000 miles. Using regular 20w-50 in crankcase. For an air cooled engine this seems like alot of miles between changes to me. Please respond.

 

He's right.

 

Can you give me his number? i have been looking for a good connection for my pharmaceutical needs.

 

I don't what he's certified in, but it ain't in engine longevity.&nbsp\\; He's smokin' crack if he thinks MOCO 20-50 will do the job after 5000 miles. &nbsp\\; It's too long in my opinion even for synthetic.&nbsp\\; To each his own, but go turn the key on his bike and see how many miles he's got.&nbsp\\; That counsel is NOT wise, but then again, it's your motor....&nbsp\\; I'm bettin' that 90% + on this Forum say that's too long to run oil.&nbsp\\; Your call.&nbsp\\; CCRyder

 

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.&nbsp\\; If you only put 2,500 miles on the bike in a year, would you wait two years before a fluid change?&nbsp\\;
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Common sense is often purchased at an uncommon price.

 

owners manual calls for 5k oil changes. also nothing in manual that says you cant change it sooner if you want. i run syn and do 3k just for peace of mind

 

Mine 07 FLHX&nbsp\\;goes 5k, and still looks decent! My carbureted Softail looked very bad @ 1K though....my 2 cents
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After I bought my 07 SG I took it in for the 1K&nbsp\\;service.&nbsp\\; At that&nbsp\\;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.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;I change the engine every 5,000 miles and all 3 holes every 10,000.&nbsp\\; Now have over 22,500 miles and no problems what so ever.&nbsp\\; My&nbsp\\;fairing mounted oil temp guage&nbsp\\;runs&nbsp\\;at 230 degrees when it is hot out as it is now, about 100 degrees.&nbsp\\; When it's cooler&nbsp\\;outside, it runs about 180-190 degrees.&nbsp\\; No worries!&nbsp\\;

 

&nbsp\\; Change the oil as manufacturer suggests.......use viscosity or equivlant.......
and how can you go wrong?
&nbsp\\; Or you could change your oil every weekend......
&nbsp\\; I change my fluids a little sooner than needed.
&nbsp\\; Are people so **** about automobile tranny fluid changes?
Differential oil changed this decade?
&nbsp\\; 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.

 

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&amp\\;N oil filter with that cute, yet&nbsp\\;worthless, 17mm nut on the end.
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Chrome, of course!