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Checked the oil level cold with bike on kick stand, showed low. Got it hot, checked with bike level and the oil was at the cold mark. How low is it?
I found a good Indy thru people at work, I can get a complete tire to tire service for $100 less than the dealer. I want it checked out good by a pro since I just bought the bike. But I want to take it for a good ride tomorrow.
I found a good Indy thru people at work, I can get a complete tire to tire service for $100 less than the dealer. I want it checked out good by a pro since I just bought the bike. But I want to take it for a good ride tomorrow.
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Checked the oil level cold with bike on kick stand, showed low. Got it hot, checked with bike level and the oil was at the cold mark. How low is it?
I found a good Indy thru people at work, I can get a complete tire to tire service for $100 less than the dealer. I want it checked out good by a pro since I just bought the bike. But I want to take it for a good ride tomorrow.
I found a good Indy thru people at work, I can get a complete tire to tire service for $100 less than the dealer. I want it checked out good by a pro since I just bought the bike. But I want to take it for a good ride tomorrow.
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Checked the oil level cold with bike on kick stand, showed low. Got it hot, checked with bike level and the oil was at the cold mark. How low is it?
I found a good Indy thru people at work, I can get a complete tire to tire service for $100 less than the dealer. I want it checked out good by a pro since I just bought the bike. But I want to take it for a good ride tomorrow.
I found a good Indy thru people at work, I can get a complete tire to tire service for $100 less than the dealer. I want it checked out good by a pro since I just bought the bike. But I want to take it for a good ride tomorrow.
Just do what superfast said.
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It's 3/4 inch below the cold mark while on the stand cold. I'm pretty sure it's dino from the burn test I did ( rags with syn don't burn easy) but I don't want to add unless I have to because mixing is bad. Is it good enough to run or not?
I really appreciate the input.
I really appreciate the input.
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I know that hydrocarbon based oils and synthetic oils don't mix well, if you get enough of a mix it causes the molecules between the two to bond together, resulting in a sludge that can slow movement through the journals on the bearings and other passes the oil makes. I know my engines, but not air-cooled. My first Harley, just don't want to F it up. Maybe the low volume of oil has something to do with it? I know if you mix 5 quarts syn and dino it gets nasty real quick.
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Now if only my computer would cooperate and let me upload a photo of my new bike. I sure do think she's purrty. Lol, I know, that's a different thread. Thanks guys.
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I know that hydrocarbon based oils and synthetic oils don't mix well, if you get enough of a mix it causes the molecules between the two to bond together, resulting in a sludge that can slow movement through the journals on the bearings and other passes the oil makes. I know my engines, but not air-cooled. My first Harley, just don't want to F it up. Maybe the low volume of oil has something to do with it? I know if you mix 5 quarts syn and dino it gets nasty real quick.
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