How often do you change your oil and filter

glider · 06-20-2008, 10:48 PM

Amen to that Smitty!

TCSTD · 06-23-2008, 03:13 AM

I asked a friend about synthetic and he recommended Moble 1. Since I switched to M-1, I change my oil and do my recommended checkups at the same time, every 5,000 miles. I like doing them both at the same time, it saves me in the long run.

formike56 · 06-24-2008, 01:59 PM

I changed from syn3 to amsoil in the engine.. What is good for the trans? I have heard of using a fossil oil?????

glider · 06-24-2008, 02:31 PM

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I changed from syn3 to amsoil in the engine.. What is good for the trans? I have heard of using a fossil oil?????

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01dynaglide · 06-24-2008, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the help guys. This is my first Harley so i'm new to keeping it up a par.

USMCCWO5 · 07-02-2008, 11:13 PM

Oil & Filter every 2500 miles.

The Owner's Manual for my 07 FLHRC says change engine oil every 5000 miles. For regular services (E.G. 10,000 miles) it goes to my local chopper shop.

For inbetween (2500 miles), I change the oil and filter in my garage. I have been using RevTech non-synthetic.

Les Williamson · 07-03-2008, 02:56 AM

Every 3000 miles with mobile 1 synthetic.

SIX SHOOTER · 07-21-2008, 05:35 PM

For my '08 Dyna (15,500mi) Mobil 1 for sure every 2500 (it'll be dirty) and Spectro GL5 for 6 speed for the trans comes highly recommended but I did not find that it was any quieter then Harley brand. Just turned 1000 on my new FLHRC, LOVE IT, can't afford the 1000mile dealer service (fixed income) yet and I don't want to park it, soooo.....thought I'd just do all the fluids myself right now and have the dealer do the rest when I get the $$$. I have heard from an "oldtimer" that Harley's new V-Twins can expect 150,000 mi + with regular service. That's what I'm talking about.

smitty901 · 07-21-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SIX SHOOTER

For my '08 Dyna (15,500mi) Mobil 1 for sure every 2500 (it'll be dirty) and Spectro GL5 for 6 speed for the trans comes highly recommended but I did not find that it was any quieter then Harley brand. Just turned 1000 on my new FLHRC, LOVE IT, can't afford the 1000mile dealer service (fixed income) yet and I don't want to park it, soooo.....thought I'd just do all the fluids myself right now and have the dealer do the rest when I get the $$$. I have heard from an "oldtimer" that Harley's new V-Twins can expect 150,000 mi + with regular service. That's what I'm talking about.

The 1000 mile checks are not hard to do. On older bikes primary chain needed adjusting new bikes do not.
Just go down the list in your book one at a time and check or lube as it says and the bike will be just fine.

enormousdwarf · 07-23-2008, 03:22 AM

Mobil 1 has a synthetic designed especially for V-Twin engines at about $8.00 a quart and its available at most parts houses.

06-20-2008, 10:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 8,057 My Mood:	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Amen to that Smitty! __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

06-23-2008, 03:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
TCSTD Community Star Join Date: 2007, Jul 06 Posts: 414	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter I asked a friend about synthetic and he recommended Moble 1. Since I switched to M-1, I change my oil and do my recommended checkups at the same time, every 5,000 miles. I like doing them both at the same time, it saves me in the long run.

06-24-2008, 01:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
formike56 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 fxdwgi Join Date: 2008, Jun 12 Posts: 50 My Mood:	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter I changed from syn3 to amsoil in the engine.. What is good for the trans? I have heard of using a fossil oil????? __________________ 2007 FXDWGI, D&D Fat Cat 2 into 1, Power Commander PCIII, Scream Eagle Heavy Breather Intake.

06-24-2008, 04:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
01dynaglide Play The Throttle Ride: 2001 DYNA GLIDE Join Date: 2008, Jun 13 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 183	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Thanks for the help guys. This is my first Harley so i'm new to keeping it up a par.

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USMCCWO5 Play The Throttle Ride: 2007 Road King Classic Join Date: 2008, Jun 06 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 195 My Mood:	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Oil & Filter every 2500 miles. The Owner's Manual for my 07 FLHRC says change engine oil every 5000 miles. For regular services (E.G. 10,000 miles) it goes to my local chopper shop. For inbetween (2500 miles), I change the oil and filter in my garage. I have been using RevTech non-synthetic. __________________ Semper Fidelis, James

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07-03-2008, 02:56 AM	#17 (permalink)
Les Williamson Warming The Wheels Ride: 1997 Heritage Softail Join Date: 2008, Feb 08 Location: Corbin, Kentucky Posts: 65 My Mood:	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Every 3000 miles with mobile 1 synthetic.

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SIX SHOOTER Start The Engine Ride: "just passin thru on 2" '08 Road King Classic Join Date: 2008, Feb 07 Location: Virginia-East of the Blue Ridge Posts: 13 My Mood:	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter For my '08 Dyna (15,500mi) Mobil 1 for sure every 2500 (it'll be dirty) and Spectro GL5 for 6 speed for the trans comes highly recommended but I did not find that it was any quieter then Harley brand. Just turned 1000 on my new FLHRC, LOVE IT, can't afford the 1000mile dealer service (fixed income) yet and I don't want to park it, soooo.....thought I'd just do all the fluids myself right now and have the dealer do the rest when I get the $$$. I have heard from an "oldtimer" that Harley's new V-Twins can expect 150,000 mi + with regular service. That's what I'm talking about.

07-23-2008, 03:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
enormousdwarf Start The Engine Ride: 1997 FLSTF Fatboy Join Date: 2008, Jul 19 Posts: 22	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Mobil 1 has a synthetic designed especially for V-Twin engines at about $8.00 a quart and its available at most parts houses. __________________ Enormousdwarf

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