5000-mile Service Question
#22
11-17-2018, 04:24 PM
Cruiser
Unlike the PowerVision, I believe that the Cobra PowerPro is strictly a "piggy-back" controller and does not overwrite the ECU. As such, it should not leave a digital "footprint" after it is removed. However, as the OP wrote, it would be a hassle to physically remove. Unless the bike is going in for an idle speed re-calibration (as some 2017 models have required under warranty) it may never be noticed by the tech.
#23
11-17-2018, 04:35 PM
Club Member
#24
11-18-2018, 08:34 AM
Here’s the thing here, if you put in the synthetic oil, your engine oil is good for 10k miles. So the only thing being done at 5 k is checks and a couple torques.
With synthetic the change intervals are 10k for the engine and primary, 20 k for the tranny. Don’t let all the nay sayers waste your money, changing synthetic at 5k is an utter waste of money.
With synthetic the change intervals are 10k for the engine and primary, 20 k for the tranny. Don’t let all the nay sayers waste your money, changing synthetic at 5k is an utter waste of money.
#25
11-18-2018, 09:05 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Here’s the thing here, if you put in the synthetic oil, your engine oil is good for 10k miles. So the only thing being done at 5 k is checks and a couple torques.
With synthetic the change intervals are 10k for the engine and primary, 20 k for the tranny. Don’t let all the nay sayers waste your money, changing synthetic at 5k is an utter waste of money.
With synthetic the change intervals are 10k for the engine and primary, 20 k for the tranny. Don’t let all the nay sayers waste your money, changing synthetic at 5k is an utter waste of money.
Last edited by mjwebb; 11-18-2018 at 09:06 AM.
#26
11-18-2018, 09:07 AM
uhm, seriously? sure the oil "can last" whatever your interpretation is on that..it's the additives that break down..and of course the oil filter needs to be changed by 5K unless you believe that "can last" 10000 miles too...the naysayers you speak of are everyone in the industry and your recommendation here is just your opinion
#27
11-18-2018, 09:17 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
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#28
11-18-2018, 10:01 AM
I'm not interested in an apology or going to look it up to prove anything. You can change your oil and filter every 500 miles, I don't care. But the fact is, the 5000 mile oil change interval is based on the standard SAE 20W50 standard oil, not the SAE 20w50 synthetic blend. With the synthetic blend you can extend your oil and filter interval to 10000 miles (according to HD, in reality its probably closer to 15k). The biggest advantage to synthetic oils IS its ability to not degrade between oil changes, not its viscosity.
Last edited by wardo5757; 11-18-2018 at 10:02 AM.
#29
11-18-2018, 10:17 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
I'm not interested in an apology or going to look it up to prove anything. You can change your oil and filter every 500 miles, I don't care. But the fact is, the 5000 mile oil change interval is based on the standard SAE 20W50 standard oil, not the SAE 20w50 synthetic blend. With the synthetic blend you can extend your oil and filter interval to 10000 miles (according to HD, in reality its probably closer to 15k). The biggest advantage to synthetic oils IS its ability to not degrade between oil changes, not its viscosity.
Last edited by mjwebb; 11-18-2018 at 10:18 AM.
#30
11-18-2018, 10:24 AM
Road Captain