Oil Change....How often?
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RE: Oil Change....How often?
Oil is the cheapest thing that you can put into your engine/trans. Yes, mileage is important, but if you have many idle weeks/months that can be a catalyst for changing also (moisture). This is not an area to scrimp....but on the other hand don't let it worry you. Have fun working on your ride! I do enjoy some of my "bike projects" as much as riding. Remember, I said "some".
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RE: Oil Change....How often?
I stick to a 3k routine. I live in South Fl, where it gets funky hot in the summer. I did an oil change mid summer, due to idling in the extreme heat. ( I ops checked the EFI heat management a couple of times)
On my RK I just got (bought it used with 3900 miles) I rode it home(230 Miles) I switched out the fluids.
I run Mobil 1 V twin 20-50 in the engine
Mobil 1 75-90 gear lube in the tranny
HD primary in the primary
changing oil is cheap insurance
On my RK I just got (bought it used with 3900 miles) I rode it home(230 Miles) I switched out the fluids.
I run Mobil 1 V twin 20-50 in the engine
Mobil 1 75-90 gear lube in the tranny
HD primary in the primary
changing oil is cheap insurance
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RE: Oil Change....How often?
I use Amsoil 20w50 in the engine and primary, 75w90 in the tranny. I change mine every 2500 miles. All three. After spending 20k+$ on a bike.....why save a penny or two now? It's easy, it only takes about an hour, and I get to look at everything BEFORE I have a huge problem. At 2500 miles, the engine and primary oil looks pretty dirty....the tranny looks the same as the day I poured it in.....
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RE: Oil Change....How often?
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I have SYN-3 in all holes right now, but I wonder if the other brands are that much better than the recomended SYN-3. I have two cases of Mobil1 V-Twin 20-50 that I use in my boat engines, what do you guys think about that oil over the SYN-3.
I have SYN-3 in all holes right now, but I wonder if the other brands are that much better than the recomended SYN-3. I have two cases of Mobil1 V-Twin 20-50 that I use in my boat engines, what do you guys think about that oil over the SYN-3.
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