2017 Road Glide using oil
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2017 Road Glide using oil
I have approximately 3500kms on my 2107 Road Glide. I checked the oil after the first service at 1500kms and it was full. Now some 2000kms later the oil dip stick indicates the oil is now at the 1/2 full mark. I did not notice any smoke when the bike starts up or any leaks. Is this normal or maybe a concern that i should bring to the attention of my dealer?
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Yeah, one well known member who owns about 5,000 Harleys said that his Road Glide's air filter was full of oil when he took it off to clean it.
On a twin cam the solution to that problem was to run the oil level at less than full, not sure if it will be the same for the M8.
On a twin cam the solution to that problem was to run the oil level at less than full, not sure if it will be the same for the M8.
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The M8 does not vent into the air box. It vents into the transmission. New motor so new thoughts needed........
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The M8 does reroute to the airbox. Nothing really changes with Harleys. Stick around a while and you'll see.
Next thing you know a guy is gonna come in here and tell me HD has never had a single cam engine before
Last edited by Campy Roadie; Oct 18, 2016 at 09:58 PM.
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Thanks for the info. I will check condition of air box this weekend.
Having a great time with this bike, love the new engine and the handling on the highways!
Having a great time with this bike, love the new engine and the handling on the highways!
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Know what you think but the new engine does not vent to the air cleaner but to the transmission. Oh well everyone will learn about the new engine over time I guess
