Changing to synthetic motor oil

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 11, 2011 | 06:09 PM

mcneal

Thread Starter

Novice

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 22

Likes: 0

From: Abbotsford, B.C. Canada

Changing to synthetic motor oil

I'm planning on going to synthetic Mobile 1 20/50 in my 2009 RK for my next oil change...What would be necessary as far as getting the original H-D oil out of the engine prior to changing to synthetic?

Feb 11, 2011 | 06:13 PM

Jeff W

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Dec 2009

Posts: 2,312

Likes: 12

From: Missouri

Just go for a goodride, get the oil temp up so it will drain good, and then just change it.

Feb 11, 2011 | 07:14 PM

#1rocketman

Road Captain

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 734

Likes: 0

From: Southern Missouri ( ozarks)

a wrench or a socket...

Feb 11, 2011 | 07:20 PM

xwhyz1959

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Dec 2009

Posts: 2,913

Likes: 2,541

Just be sure to idle the motor after the oil warm up ride for 2 minutes to get as much oil out of the sump as possible. I believe the HD manual states that also.

Feb 12, 2011 | 03:56 PM

KBFXDLI

Big Kahuna HDF Member

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 23,881

Likes: 34

From: USA

Just do a normal oil change. Mixing the 2 oils won't hurt anything

Feb 18, 2011 | 10:47 AM

breezeair

Intermediate

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 32

Likes: 0

Get some ear plugs. The tick, tick, tick, may drive you crazy. It made me crazy. 3 thousand miles and out. Im stickin with conventional oils.

Mar 11, 2011 | 08:45 PM

brgtr3

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 2,573

Likes: 0

From: Minneapolis, MN

And whatever you do, DON'T put in Mobil-1... me and 5.36% of the other HDF members agree that you should ONLY put in Red Line oil.

Last edited by brgtr3; Mar 12, 2011 at 03:04 PM.

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Verdad Gallardo

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Verdad Gallardo

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Verdad Gallardo

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Verdad Gallardo

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Verdad Gallardo

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Verdad Gallardo

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Verdad Gallardo

Mar 12, 2011 | 11:32 AM

soft 02

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 66,948

Likes: 4,573

From: TOAK western branch

Just try it. If you dontlike it change brands next oil change. I use mobil1 and love it. I tried Amsoil and it made too much noise. Others say just the opposite. There is no right answer. Some engines love dyno oil. Mobil 1 is the least expensive and easyest to find for me. Only 35 bucks for a case of 6. Frekkin Amsoil and redline are like 12+ a quart here. Way too much info on oil here. I don't think any of them will hurt your engine its just personal preference. Goodluck.

Last edited by soft 02; Mar 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM. Reason: oops

Mar 12, 2011 | 11:36 AM

#10

CHOPPIN' CHARLIE

Road Master

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 862

Likes: 3

From: East Tennessee

Oil change

Search www.roguechopper.com about the SCAVENGER total oil change to flush all the old from the system. I know it be not a have to do procedure when changing from/to or just a regular change. But, why leave about a quart of dirty oil in your beloved DAVIDSON at each change? Ok boys and girls, flame on!