How often do you change your oil and filter

Slick02 · 07-25-2008, 05:13 AM

Mobil 1 Vtwin syn, NAPA filter(Wicks) every 5000 miles

The Bad Man's Angel · 07-25-2008, 06:23 AM

XL883L every 3000 miles
VRD every 1/4 mile pass

bjryman · 08-11-2008, 12:08 AM

Every three thousand miles or so and I use synthetic HD oil

zyepod · 08-31-2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty901

Once we get him on good oil we have to get that right stuff in his tranmission and primary and he will be good to go

Ok Seems the Mobil 1 is the choice for engines. What about transmission and primary? What oils do you recommend? Also according to the manual these oil changes are stretched a little further. Transmission every 20k and the Primary every 10k. Are these numbers good or should it be sooner?
Well I'm editing this because had I gone to the "Self Help Information and Tips" link from gliders post I wouldn't have made the post... Good stuff in there... Video's too...

glider · 08-31-2008, 12:22 PM

Good move zyepod, there's a lot of info in there.

eludac · 09-01-2008, 11:40 AM

I'am in the habit of changing oil and filter every 5000km when I ride my Dyna 1340 on long trips, every 4000 on roads and towns.
I use Motul 20/50 or 15/50 semi synthetic special HD.
Oils filters are very expensive and flow restritives. I have fitted a Billet oil cooler and a Golan oil filter and I clean it myself when I want...nice parts.
I can send you a picture if you want, but I think that you can find theses parts on the web (Parts and accessories various catalogs)

ericeuton · 09-06-2008, 10:48 PM

unless you have warrenty then go ahead and use the Moble 1, lol
no but seriouly, id use Royal Purple or regular/Syn HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR OIL!!!
and if u hav a new bike. your first oil change is 1,000 miles, then 3,000, 5,000, ect... change all your fluids though. Primary, Trans, and Engine. and for all bikes ( except V-Rods ) check the oil on the Jiffy stand/ kick stand up 2 2007 modles i believe. V-Rods, you check the oil having the bike stand straight up. ohh and dont forget your oil filter! :P chrome or black...

smitty901 · 09-06-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ericeuton

unless you have warrenty then go ahead and use the Moble 1, lol
no but seriouly, id use Royal Purple or regular/Syn HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR OIL!!!
and if u hav a new bike. your first oil change is 1,000 miles, then 3,000, 5,000, ect... change all your fluids though. Primary, Trans, and Engine. and for all bikes ( except V-Rods ) check the oil on the Jiffy stand/ kick stand up 2 2007 modles i believe. V-Rods, you check the oil having the bike stand straight up. ohh and dont forget your oil filter! :P chrome or black...

Warranty is not a problem with any brand oil that meets requirements and all 20/50 vtwin oils do.
There are a lot of great SNY 20/50 oils for the engine Royal Purple is one of them. Spectro,M1, and many others make a great engine oil HD SNY3 is sadly near the buttom of the list.
Normaly a strong support of Hd parts any suppllies but the lube department just don't rate. And it made By our old buddy HUGO.
My total care packageRG every 5000 by the book HD filter

07-25-2008, 05:13 AM	#21 (permalink)
Slick02 Start The Engine Ride: 02 Heritage Join Date: 2008, Jul 22 Posts: 11	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Mobil 1 Vtwin syn, NAPA filter(Wicks) every 5000 miles Last edited by Slick02 : 07-25-2008 at 05:40 AM.

07-25-2008, 06:23 AM	#22 (permalink)
The Bad Man's Angel Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 XL883 Low Join Date: 2008, Jun 04 Location: West Virginia 37.3742°N 81.213°W Posts: 121	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter XL883L every 3000 miles VRD every 1/4 mile pass

08-11-2008, 12:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
bjryman Start The Engine Ride: 2008 105th Annv. Ultra Glide Join Date: 2008, Feb 15 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 42	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Every three thousand miles or so and I use synthetic HD oil

08-31-2008, 12:22 PM	#25 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 8,045 My Mood:	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter Good move zyepod, there's a lot of info in there. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

09-01-2008, 11:40 AM	#26 (permalink)
eludac New Family Ride: 1998 Dyna glide Join Date: 2008, May 28 Posts: 4	Changing oil and filter I'am in the habit of changing oil and filter every 5000km when I ride my Dyna 1340 on long trips, every 4000 on roads and towns. I use Motul 20/50 or 15/50 semi synthetic special HD. Oils filters are very expensive and flow restritives. I have fitted a Billet oil cooler and a Golan oil filter and I clean it myself when I want...nice parts. I can send you a picture if you want, but I think that you can find theses parts on the web (Parts and accessories various catalogs)

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09-06-2008, 10:48 PM	#27 (permalink)
ericeuton New Family Ride: 2005 Softtail standard Join Date: 2008, Sep 06 Posts: 2	Re: How often do you change your oil and filter unless you have warrenty then go ahead and use the Moble 1, lol no but seriouly, id use Royal Purple or regular/Syn HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR OIL!!! and if u hav a new bike. your first oil change is 1,000 miles, then 3,000, 5,000, ect... change all your fluids though. Primary, Trans, and Engine. and for all bikes ( except V-Rods ) check the oil on the Jiffy stand/ kick stand up 2 2007 modles i believe. V-Rods, you check the oil having the bike stand straight up. ohh and dont forget your oil filter! :P chrome or black...

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