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Old 03-16-2018, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by babaharley
is it same oil? Or different oil?
THank god the guy told me.....
if u want to keep it simple, use syn in all 3 holes.
 
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Old 03-16-2018, 05:59 PM
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if u want to keep it simple, use syn in all 3 holes.
Congrats; worst advice that's ever been offered.

You should be ashamed...
 
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Old 03-16-2018, 06:16 PM
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I like Platypus blood in the primary.
Whale Oil seems best in the engine.
The transmission seems to like a 50/50 mix of diatomaceous earth and spring water.

<shrug>
 
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Old 03-16-2018, 07:00 PM
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Giraffe milk would of been my first choice. High in omegas for the primary. Too bad its too expensive.
 
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One more heads up. You're going to probably need a dirby cover gasket and three O rings. They come in a neat little package from your dealer.
I'd recommend getting a shop manual for your bike and reading through this procedure.
I think you can get platypus blood at any good fish market.
 
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Old 03-17-2018, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rjo3491
One more heads up. You're going to probably need a derby cover gasket and three O rings. They come in a neat little package from your dealer.
nooooo

all you can eat o-rings
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davi...RVFbHB&vxp=mtr


 
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Old 03-17-2018, 09:59 AM
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Actually that’s incorrect. You only need to change oil and filter once every 5k Miles and your transmission and primary oil once every 10K Miles. Actually the manual says transmission every 20k, but you mine as well change it at the same time as primary since it’s the same oil. Don’t believe the hype and spend more $$ than you have to. Don’t believe the dealers. People on this board like to spend more $$ than they need to.
 
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Old 03-17-2018, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by babaharley
I was just at the service guy, trying to buy oil for oil change, i want to do at home, like I did 2 years ago.
But he said I need to change three different oils...I guess transmission also and another one.
And I asked him, dont I have to chane only main oil?
He just changed transmission oil few months ago...
Is he bullshitting me or not?
yep he’s full of ****, trying to steal your money. Oil and filter change every 5k, primary and trans every 10K. I’m reading this right out of the manual. I’d trust the manual before trusting any dealership or someone on this board. You only need to replace primary o ring, others replace if they look warn out. You want to use motorcycle oil and a separate oil for primary/trans. Hope that helps.
 
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Originally Posted by cvaria
nooooo

all you can eat o-rings
.....you're absolutely correct. I noted the HD part for the other gasket which may or may not need replacing.

Thanks for the link, I'll order some today. Hope to get out in the next week or so!
 
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I Change the Engine Filter,Engine Oil,Primary & Transmission oil on my Harleys every 3000 miles . I use Mobil 1 50 Weight Synthetic for the Engine , Spectro 75 Weight Synthetic for the transmission,and Spectro Primary Oil . I use K&N ( part # 171 C ) Oil Filters with the 17mm nut on the end for ease of removal and installation . I also use the same oils and filters on My S&S Engined Bikes as well .
 
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