When to replace oil lines

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May 27, 2013 | 05:56 PM

2006FLST

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When to replace oil lines

Hey guys. I was cleaning up my bike last night and was thinking about my oil lines. When do you guys recommend they be replaced? Mine look fine and no dry rot signs but I was just wondering. My softail is low miles about 25K. Just curious

May 27, 2013 | 06:03 PM

texashillcountry

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I wouldn't worry about it till you see dry rot or the hose is splitting.

May 27, 2013 | 07:32 PM

Dr.Hess

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I replaced mine when they got hard and wouldn't seal well at the fittings.

May 27, 2013 | 08:19 PM

EVOrider

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I replaced mine on my 1998 Ultra two years ago....hoses were dry rotted and badly cracked.

May 27, 2013 | 09:31 PM

RidemyEVO

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Yes what they said.

May 27, 2013 | 10:18 PM

ironoxide

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when needed

I don't plan om changing mine until they start to leak. I don't expect a complete rupture.

May 29, 2013 | 10:47 AM

grbrown

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I replaced mine when installing the S&S engine a few years ago. So any engine out job, although they are rare, removing the oil bag or trans, for later bikes.