Synthetic Oil Change POLL

glider · Oct 11th, 2009, 04:52 PM

Let's get an idea of those that are using synthetic oil in the engine just when you changed over to synthetic oil. It's not really that important what brand you used but how many miles you had when you put in the synthetic oil.

This should be interesting.

wagsrk08 · Oct 11th, 2009, 06:25 PM

First 1,000 mile service I switched over to synthetics in all 3 holes.

fin_676 · Oct 11th, 2009, 06:30 PM

I still use mineral oil but then my bikes are older

Brian

Bud White · Oct 11th, 2009, 08:05 PM

at 1k mile service

futurerider · Oct 11th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Syn 3 @ 1,000 miles.
Read more and more.
Amsoil @ 2,000

oppirs · Oct 11th, 2009, 08:38 PM

Never ever went too syn 1986 evo.... to old

rothladoad · Oct 11th, 2009, 11:34 PM

Went to syn. at 250 miles.

NEWHD74FAN · Oct 12th, 2009, 12:13 AM

Went to 100% Synthetic in the engine when I first got my first HD V-Twin after finding HDT recommended, never looked back... Never used it before because my Katana sportbike used one oil for Engine, Clutch, Trans & Chain case...and was fed regularly with 4 stroke motorcycle MA rated dino oils.

mnultra · Oct 12th, 2009, 08:28 AM

I switched over at about 400 miles with my second oil change.

paulmack · Oct 12th, 2009, 09:24 AM

I bought my bike, a 2006 Heritage, in June and changed the oil as soon as I got it home and uses synthetic.

View Poll Results: When Did You Change To Snythetic Oil?
Right away when I got home	10	6.94%
At 100 miles	9	6.25%
At 1000 miles	51	35.42%
At 2000 miles	12	8.33%
At 3000 miles	13	9.03%
At first oil change	29	20.14%
I waited longer	16	11.11%
I wouldn't use synthetic oil	4	2.78%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 11th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#1
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Synthetic Oil Change POLL Let's get an idea of those that are using synthetic oil in the engine just when you changed over to synthetic oil. It's not really that important what brand you used but how many miles you had when you put in the synthetic oil. This should be interesting. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 11th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#2
wagsrk08 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 FLHR w/ABS Join Date: May 24th, 2009 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 55 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL First 1,000 mile service I switched over to synthetics in all 3 holes. __________________ 2008 FLHR Vivid Black ABS Brakes, Cruise Control SERT, SE A/C, V&H Oval Slip-On's

Oct 11th, 2009, 06:30 PM	#3
fin_676 Moderators Ride: 1992 Softail Custom Join Date: Dec 21st, 2008 Location: Banffshire,Scotland Posts: 452 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL I still use mineral oil but then my bikes are older Brian

Oct 11th, 2009, 08:05 PM	#4
Bud White Moderators Ride: 2008 Road King Classic. Join Date: Jun 8th, 2008 Location: Wayne , MI Posts: 2,686 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL at 1k mile service __________________ "Tell me where I'm going, let my bones fall in the Dust, can't you hear that Ghost thats Calling as my Colt begins to Rust, in the Dust"

Oct 11th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#5
futurerider Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Road King Join Date: Mar 3rd, 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 114 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Syn 3 @ 1,000 miles. Read more and more. Amsoil @ 2,000

Oct 11th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#6
oppirs Start The Engine Ride: 1986 flhtc Join Date: Mar 2nd, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 14 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Never ever went too syn 1986 evo.... to old

Oct 11th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#7
rothladoad Start The Engine Ride: 07 FLHX Join Date: Jan 9th, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 36 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Went to syn. at 250 miles.

Oct 12th, 2009, 12:13 AM	#8
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 3,715 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Went to 100% Synthetic in the engine when I first got my first HD V-Twin after finding HDT recommended, never looked back... Never used it before because my Katana sportbike used one oil for Engine, Clutch, Trans & Chain case...and was fed regularly with 4 stroke motorcycle MA rated dino oils. __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< Last edited by NEWHD74FAN; Oct 24th, 2009 at 02:14 PM.

Oct 12th, 2009, 08:28 AM	#9
mnultra Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Ultra Join Date: Jan 11th, 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 153 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL I switched over at about 400 miles with my second oil change. __________________ Good judgment comes from experience...and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

Oct 12th, 2009, 09:24 AM	#10
paulmack Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: Sep 9th, 2009 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 158 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL I bought my bike, a 2006 Heritage, in June and changed the oil as soon as I got it home and uses synthetic.

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