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Oct 25th, 2009, 03:06 PM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2008 Ultra Classic
Join Date: Jul 12th, 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Synthetic Oil Shelf Life
Does fresh synthetic oil and new filter installed when winterizing hold up over the winter, or is it better to replace both in the spring before spring riding?
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Oct 25th, 2009, 03:09 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
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Re: Synthetic Oil Shelf Life
Best to do it before the winter layup to remove any acids in the oil that can attack the bearings and get any sludge out of the motor.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 03:23 PM
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Ride: 2009 Dyna Low
Join Date: Aug 16th, 2009
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Re: Synthetic Oil Shelf Life
Think he is. Wants to know if it's ok to use that oil in Spring time or change it again.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 04:16 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
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Re: Synthetic Oil Shelf Life
No reason the change it again then in the spring IMO.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 07:00 PM
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Play The Throttle
Ride: 2009 Street Glide
Join Date: Jan 21st, 2009
Location: Winter Springs, FL
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Re: Synthetic Oil Shelf Life
I would take the bike for a ride after I changed the oil to get it all through the motor. Then if you have to park it for the winter all should be fine. At least you got that last ride in. Maybe that will hold you over for the winter?
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Oct 25th, 2009, 10:27 PM
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Ride: 06 WIDE GLIDE
Join Date: Oct 20th, 2009
Location: Sacramento ca at least for now
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Re: Synthetic Oil Shelf Life
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Oct 25th, 2009, 11:04 PM
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Ride: 2009 Dyna Low
Join Date: Aug 16th, 2009
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Re: Synthetic Oil Shelf Life
Long term, maybe use a GoldenRod to keep it dry and maybe take the weight off the tires. Maybe spray some corrosion X on the chrome and other vitals. Breathable cover (cotton sheet).
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Oct 25th, 2009, 11:44 PM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2005 ultra
Join Date: Sep 27th, 2009
Location: Williamsburg, Ohio
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Re: Synthetic Oil Shelf Life
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Oct 25th, 2009, 11:49 PM
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Ride: 06 WIDE GLIDE
Join Date: Oct 20th, 2009
Location: Sacramento ca at least for now
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Re: Synthetic Oil Shelf Life
no the wife and kids will be around i will mail the volt reg tommarrow thanks
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Oct 25th, 2009, 11:50 PM
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Ride: 06 WIDE GLIDE
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