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Old May 10, 2015 | 01:16 AM
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Startup with 98 Big Bore kit. 2001 Road King.:
 
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Old May 10, 2015 | 02:46 AM
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Well, I read some other posts on the weeping cylinders, and in most of those cases, it went away after a few hundred miles. Hopefully, this will be the case with my motor.

I'll clean it off tomorrow and go for another ride.
 
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Managed to get a nice little ride in today, only 40 miles. The weeping oil is gone from the rear cylinder and the front has diminished. Not really going to worry about it at this point in time. Bike runs well, definitely feels like it has a little more oomph!

On to the next mods...
Cam, maybe 510 Gear
2 into 1 exhaust, Pro Pipe or Drago.
Road King Custom leather saddle bags

Still might buy another bike later this year.
 
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Originally Posted by Road Star
Yeah, I guess every builder has his favorite. My build sheet recommends Shell Rotella. I have always used SAE60 in my bike. Should I change to synthetic at this point, or just continue with What I have always used?


Oil change now over-due. Should I stick with the Shell Rotella or go back to the HD SAE 60?
 

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I Switched to PennzOil 25w-50 It has higher amounts of zinc for better protection and I did notice a small increase in oil pressure. It's a Performance oil. So far I really like it...
 
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