Simple Oil Question
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Simple Oil Question
I just bought my bike and it has about 700km on it (its a 2015). I plan on taking it to the dealer for the 1500km first service, however I want to do a quick oil change now because the oil light is on.
Is it ok to use any type of 20W50 oil? I know there are oils branded for motorcycles but they are quite expensive. I am not looking for a big oil debate, just some quick guidance. Keep in mind the oil will be changed again in another 800km or so.
Thanks,
Is it ok to use any type of 20W50 oil? I know there are oils branded for motorcycles but they are quite expensive. I am not looking for a big oil debate, just some quick guidance. Keep in mind the oil will be changed again in another 800km or so.
Thanks,
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Motorcycle specific oil has additives for the type of abuse it will see in an air cooled, large bore motor. Spend the extra $20 for Vtwin specific oil. If you dont want to go synthetic, and you dont care about the +/- of each type...get a name brand VTwin oil. The HD oil is respectable,
I just bought my bike and it has about 700km on it (its a 2015). I plan on taking it to the dealer for the 1500km first service, however I want to do a quick oil change now because the oil light is on.
Is it ok to use any type of 20W50 oil? I know there are oils branded for motorcycles but they are quite expensive. I am not looking for a big oil debate, just some quick guidance. Keep in mind the oil will be changed again in another 800km or so.
Thanks,
Is it ok to use any type of 20W50 oil? I know there are oils branded for motorcycles but they are quite expensive. I am not looking for a big oil debate, just some quick guidance. Keep in mind the oil will be changed again in another 800km or so.
Thanks,
mobil 1 vtwin 20w50 is sitting in walmarts and auto parts stores for you.
Last edited by cvaria; Apr 26, 2018 at 12:42 PM.
that's normal. it will come on as soon as the pressure drops. no running engine, no pressure. you aren't in danger at all.
grab your owners manual here and read through it.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....cle/lookupForm
pretty sure you would have been mad/confused if you went through the oil change only to see that light on again. lol
grab your owners manual here and read through it.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....cle/lookupForm
pretty sure you would have been mad/confused if you went through the oil change only to see that light on again. lol
Last edited by cvaria; Apr 26, 2018 at 12:49 PM.
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that's normal. it will come on as soon as the pressure drops. no running engine, no pressure. you aren't in danger at all.
grab your owners manual here and read through it.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....cle/lookupForm
pretty sure you would have been mad/confused if you went through the oil change only to see that light on again. lol
grab your owners manual here and read through it.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....cle/lookupForm
pretty sure you would have been mad/confused if you went through the oil change only to see that light on again. lol
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I just bought my bike and it has about 700km on it (its a 2015). I plan on taking it to the dealer for the 1500km first service, however I want to do a quick oil change now because the oil light is on.
Is it ok to use any type of 20W50 oil? I know there are oils branded for motorcycles but they are quite expensive. I am not looking for a big oil debate, just some quick guidance. Keep in mind the oil will be changed again in another 800km or so.
Thanks,
Is it ok to use any type of 20W50 oil? I know there are oils branded for motorcycles but they are quite expensive. I am not looking for a big oil debate, just some quick guidance. Keep in mind the oil will be changed again in another 800km or so.
Thanks,
Last edited by stixvrad; Apr 26, 2018 at 01:29 PM.
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Thanks! The bike didnt come with an owners manual so this is helpful. I am not sure if the oil has ever been changed so I`m guessing it should be done right away since it potentially could have been in there for a couple of years. For now I will probably just dump the oil and leave the filter. Then I will get them to do a full change on the first service.