Oil ?`s
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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RE: Oil ?`s
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What I plan to do is alternate. 1st time drain & fill, next oilchange drain & scavenge and fill etc. thanks for the help. Now if I`m wrong correct me , on the engine oil - Mobil 20w/50, primary 20w/50 also, using the mobil1 VTwin 20w/50?......Tranny mobil 1 75-90 gear oil which I havnt been able to find yet.
What I plan to do is alternate. 1st time drain & fill, next oilchange drain & scavenge and fill etc. thanks for the help. Now if I`m wrong correct me , on the engine oil - Mobil 20w/50, primary 20w/50 also, using the mobil1 VTwin 20w/50?......Tranny mobil 1 75-90 gear oil which I havnt been able to find yet.
RE: Oil ?`s
$58 seems like a lot, but well worth $$. I priced one out from both C-HD & Zanotti and the shipping co$t made it only a few $$$ difference, so it is a wash.
I made the the switch to Mobil 1 15w50 and still use the HD stuff (formula+) in the primary and the old Semi-Syn trans fluid (while you can still find it). When that is gone then I will prolly make the switch to Mobil 1 75-90 gear lube. I change it ALL evry 5k. Put 70k on a 2002 SERK w/o a problem that was oil related.
Buy the manual, you won't regret spending the $$.
JMHO
I made the the switch to Mobil 1 15w50 and still use the HD stuff (formula+) in the primary and the old Semi-Syn trans fluid (while you can still find it). When that is gone then I will prolly make the switch to Mobil 1 75-90 gear lube. I change it ALL evry 5k. Put 70k on a 2002 SERK w/o a problem that was oil related.
Buy the manual, you won't regret spending the $$.
JMHO
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RE: Oil ?`s
First oil change after buying a used Harley? Change everything, and sump it.
You might want to have an oil analysis done on the old oil. http://www.blackstone-labs.com/motorcycle.html Their standard analysis is only $20 bucks and they have tailored the test expecially for motorcycles. I ordered my test collection kit today.
I just went with Mobile V-Twin 20w-50 for my 2006 FXDLI. Dumped the Syn 3 out of both holes. The Transmission got Mobile Synthetic 75/90. Just too much damn noise with the syn3. And noise means wear.
I got my service manual on ebay. Cost me about $45, but Zanotti's has good prices as well.
Enjoy your ride.
You might want to have an oil analysis done on the old oil. http://www.blackstone-labs.com/motorcycle.html Their standard analysis is only $20 bucks and they have tailored the test expecially for motorcycles. I ordered my test collection kit today.
I just went with Mobile V-Twin 20w-50 for my 2006 FXDLI. Dumped the Syn 3 out of both holes. The Transmission got Mobile Synthetic 75/90. Just too much damn noise with the syn3. And noise means wear.
I got my service manual on ebay. Cost me about $45, but Zanotti's has good prices as well.
Enjoy your ride.
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Got my manual today also 
. I`m putting Mobil one VTwin 20w\50 oil in the Oil Tank & primary. Here`s what I have read so far, remove oil plug from the Tank drain,let it drain out then remove the filter, clean everything & inspect , install the new filter and add 3 qts. run engine for 5 min or so & then check oil level for correct amount. I couldnt find 75\90 gear oil by mobil so I picked up some REVTECH 80\90. So far does everything sound OK to you guys as to the oils I`m using and the location of each? I havnt changed anything yet, studying a bit before I do anything. I Have a Manual WOOOHOOOO!!!!! Now if I could learn to read!!! LOL.. thxs gents,things would be Scary without your support.
. I`m putting Mobil one VTwin 20w\50 oil in the Oil Tank & primary. Here`s what I have read so far, remove oil plug from the Tank drain,let it drain out then remove the filter, clean everything & inspect , install the new filter and add 3 qts. run engine for 5 min or so & then check oil level for correct amount. I couldnt find 75\90 gear oil by mobil so I picked up some REVTECH 80\90. So far does everything sound OK to you guys as to the oils I`m using and the location of each? I havnt changed anything yet, studying a bit before I do anything. I Have a Manual WOOOHOOOO!!!!! Now if I could learn to read!!! LOL.. thxs gents,things would be Scary without your support.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: USA
RE: Oil ?`s
ORIGINAL: NC_Biker
Got my manual today also. I`m putting Mobil one VTwin 20w\50 oil in the Oil Tank & primary. Here`s what I have read so far, remove oil plug from the Tank drain,let it drain out then remove the filter, clean everything & inspect , install the new filter and add 3 qts. run engine for 5 min or so & then check oil level for correct amount. I couldnt find 75\90 gear oil by mobil so I picked up some REVTECH 80\90. So far does everything sound OK to you guys as to the oils I`m using and the location of each? I havnt changed anything yet, studying a bit before I do anything. I Have a Manual WOOOHOOOO!!!!! Now if I could learn to read!!! LOL.. thxs gents,things would be Scary without your support.
Got my manual today also
. I`m putting Mobil one VTwin 20w\50 oil in the Oil Tank & primary. Here`s what I have read so far, remove oil plug from the Tank drain,let it drain out then remove the filter, clean everything & inspect , install the new filter and add 3 qts. run engine for 5 min or so & then check oil level for correct amount. I couldnt find 75\90 gear oil by mobil so I picked up some REVTECH 80\90. So far does everything sound OK to you guys as to the oils I`m using and the location of each? I havnt changed anything yet, studying a bit before I do anything. I Have a Manual WOOOHOOOO!!!!! Now if I could learn to read!!! LOL.. thxs gents,things would be Scary without your support.
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Funny you should say that, I have put off the lubricants changes until tomorrow until i get the torque wrench.. Like I said earlier I want to know its done right... thxs
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RE: Oil ?`s
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