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Oct 14th, 2007, 12:03 PM
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Ride: 06 Harley Sportster
Join Date: Sep 18th, 2007
Location: Ebensburg Pa.
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Oil Change for Winter?
Do I need to change oil in my Sportster before storing for Winter? Or can I do it when I get it out of storage. I just had it changed at 1500 mi. it now has 2500 mi on it
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Oct 14th, 2007, 01:18 PM
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Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob
Join Date: May 18th, 2007
Location: The Shires UK
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Re: Oil Change for Winter?
i always have mine ready for a good day during winter .
Check Gliders Tips on winter storage here http://www.hdtalking.com/general_tip...r_storage.html its the acids/water/carbon in the oil that causes the issues also top the tank with fuel and add a stabiliser to. |
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Oct 14th, 2007, 02:19 PM
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Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
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Re: Oil Change for Winter?
Hobbit has it covered already, but I would change it before storage for reasons that were said already.
Thanks Robb 
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Oct 14th, 2007, 04:34 PM
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Ride: 2007 Heritage Softail Classic
Join Date: Oct 6th, 2007
Location: Southern Illinois
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Re: Oil Change for Winter?
How long of a time limit would you guys consider (being stored)?
I'm planning on riding as much as I possible can barring ice, snow and sleet. As long as it is above 32, I'm ridin....  |
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Oct 14th, 2007, 07:13 PM
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Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
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Re: Oil Change for Winter?
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I do the same thing, keep it "wet" over the winter and ride when I can too but I do a full service of all oils going into the winter season to remove any acid or moisture. I also do start it even when I can't ride over the winter once the snow flies. The key here is to put a good size floor fan on it and get it to operating temps for a while so water vapor isn't a problem. Many schools of thought on this one.
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