Big question:

I just did my first 500 mile oil change on my Ultra classic.... (boy I was glad to remove them metal shavings from the magnetic plug!)

Now- on putting my new oil in.... I was able to only put in 3 1/2 quarts before it was full--- (that was after putting in 3 quarts... starting it and idle for a few seconds.... put in another 1/4 quart.... rode it around the neighborhood.... and put in another 1/4 quart and went on a 5 mile ride..... dip stick reading full....)

I did oil and filter change.... let the bike sit and drip for about 2 hours b4 putting plug back in and new filter on.... .Does 3 1/2 quarts sound right to anyone else doing their changes?

Thanks
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That's the same mine took.

I think a 1/2 quart is left in the engine since the capacity with filter is 4 quarts.

 

Yep, that's 'bout right.

 

Your manual says to add 3½ qts., then check when hot and add if necessary to bring it up to the full level. I have a cooler and add 3.75 qts. If you add 4 qts. you may get some barfing of oil through the breather like I did.

 

With a 5-qt jug of Mobil 1 I have 1.5 qts left after an oil change, so I'd say you're about where you need to be.

 

3 1/2 qts. puts mine right on the mark!

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Thanks all for the4 quick replies [8D]

 

I just did by 5,000 mile service. Although I noticed quite a bit of metal on the magnetic drain plug at the 800 mile mark, when I went to Syn3, and again at the 1,600 mile mark when I swapped it out for Mobil 1, there were no metal filings at 5,500 miles whatsoever. Interesting, wonder if it was a break in thing, junk from the initial build, or if Mobil 1 is making the difference. Anyone else notice something like this?

 

Lots of metallic debris is common in new engines. Should drop even more as you approach/pass 10,000 miles...

 

What type of oil are you guys putting in at 500mi.... knowing that at 1000mi the dealer is going to drain it all out. Manual says diesel grade 15W40 if I need to top up.... so what is everyone using at 500mi.... I do plan on using synthetic after the 1000mi service.