I think there's a difference between a new bike/engine off the dealer floor as opposed to a new engine build. The new bikes/engines have gone through a break in period at the factory so you don't need to break them in like you would with a new engine build. Hence the manual saying 1k miles for first oil change.

 

yep- I agree here.....just my .02...anything else is overkill and waste of time and money..and..BTW..Congrats! Go enjoy your new ride!

 

I'm kinda **** about taking care of my bike. I go by the break in riding instructions in the owners manual. I also don't believe changing your oil and using a good quality Synthetic oil is a waste of money. I changed my oil at 500 miles. At 1K miles I went to Synthetic and changed all three holes. I changed the motor oil again at 2500 miles. I did the 5K on my bike about 2 weeks ago and changed all three again. I'll change the engine oil again at 7500. At 10K I plan to change all three again. Then I will start the 5K mile service schedule. I made a deal with my Dealer when I bought my RK that I would do the 1K mile fluids and they do the rest. He only charged me 130.00 to do his part. Unless I have warranty work, I'm doing all of it from now on. Enjoy your new SG. Ride Safe!

 

Not a typo. The OP asked about first oil change, not intervals.

 

sOME OF THIS **** IS FUNNY.

 

HD recommends 1000 miles.
I did my first one around 100 (all 3 holes). Then had dealer do 1000 mile service (free). I switched to Syn at 2500 miles, change oil every 2500 miles, Trans and Primary every 5k.

 

I've been told by several experts first 1000 miles is good and more importantly no matter how few miles you have on the oil never go past a year, specially if you live in the south.

 

1st oil change on my 09' SG was at 1200 miles. Every 5kmi after that with Syn3 oil.