How many miles between oil changes ?

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Sep 17, 2008 | 11:32 AM

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YUMMY44

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Originally Posted by dope_man_21

Well in order to answer correctly are you running dino or synthetic oil?

Good question ... just bought the bike (2007 1200C SPORTSTER) a couple weeks ago & only had 1,200 miles on it (I have put 600 from last Friday to today).

Thanks for all of the comments / suggestions !!

Sep 17, 2008 | 11:42 AM

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2002flstc

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AMSOIL... 10,000 or every year which ever comes first...

Sep 17, 2008 | 12:08 PM

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Hester

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It's probably overkill but I change mine when it gets dirty.

Sep 17, 2008 | 12:10 PM

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FastHoss

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I use syn Mobile,change at 5,000,then I put the used oil out of my bike into the tractor,I'm sure it's still good.

Sep 17, 2008 | 12:56 PM

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Glyde

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Originally Posted by solorider

Just changed my AMSOIL 20W-50 after 6,150 miles and just over a year of use. Sent the oil in for analysis (Blackstone Labs) and it came back in excellent shape, with the additive ingredients still at top ppm's. In fact they even recommended that I do the next change at 7,000 miles.

That's really interesting. I tend to think we change oil way too often and waste money. Having some hard data certainly helps to make an informed decision versus following a preset schedule.

Sep 17, 2008 | 01:07 PM

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Cajun King

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Using Mobil 1 V Twin change every 5000. Mobil 1 in Primary change at 10,000 or once a year. Mobil 1 75w90 in tranny, change at 10,000 or once a year.

Sep 17, 2008 | 01:31 PM

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wagsrk08

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change engine oil at 5,000 miles just like in the service manual schedule. 5,000 for primary and 10,000 transmission. I use HD Syn3 in all 3 holes. If you change it sooner thats great also I guess. Do it yourself and save!

Sep 17, 2008 | 01:49 PM

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2whlr4life

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inquiring minds want to know...

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Originally Posted by solorider

Any way to post your report? Always been interested but never seen a report like that. I got 10K coming up. Had the dealer put Syn3 in @ 5K. I'm gonna try a switch to Amszoil, based on what I'm reading on the Forums. Thanx!