The Big Loop
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From: MD
Yes sir, good tip as I have done that as well, id your hands shake like mine pick up a cheap funnel while your in there. To keep your hands oil free I usually have a few pairs of those nitril gloves in my tool bag or just grab some gloves at the gas station pump when you fill up!
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Road Warrior
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From: Lake Tahoe California
if you are in the south part of ms when it comes due to change give me a shout and you can use my shop
I have the tools you need and the oil if you want to use amsoil 20-50
price for the oil will be same as I pay about 8.50 a quart no charge for the shop
I am not a motorcycle dealer this is my personal shop at the house
let me know if you think this will work if so we can exchange info
mule
I have the tools you need and the oil if you want to use amsoil 20-50
price for the oil will be same as I pay about 8.50 a quart no charge for the shop
I am not a motorcycle dealer this is my personal shop at the house
let me know if you think this will work if so we can exchange info
mule
Again, thank you for your kindness.
Ride Safe!
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Road Warrior
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From: Lake Tahoe California
I've done a motor oil/filter change in a campground. (Cabbage Patch in Samsula, Florida during bikeweek. I wasn't living down here in Florida back then). I lined a cardboard box with a trash bag to catch the oil. Closed it up with a twist-tie and threw it along with the old filter and empty oil bottles in the closest dumpster. I also carry a spare quart on a road trip but wouldn't bother carrying the oil and filter for a change en route when it's so easy to just pick'em up when needed.
As to your upcoming ride: That is the BIG one for sure. Enjoy it..!!
How old are the batteries in both bikes..?? Do you carry a "jumper" for that morning when you crawl out of the tent and the battery on one of the bikes is dead..??
I don't leave home without one anymore.
Good Luck, and ride'em safe.
As to your upcoming ride: That is the BIG one for sure. Enjoy it..!!
How old are the batteries in both bikes..?? Do you carry a "jumper" for that morning when you crawl out of the tent and the battery on one of the bikes is dead..??
I don't leave home without one anymore.
Good Luck, and ride'em safe.
My buddy just put in a new battery, I am replacing mine next month. My buddy likes to carry one of those lithium-battery jumper boxes, as his bike has had its fair share of electrical bugs over the many years of our rides (his is a '96 FLHP).
Ride Safe!
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Road Warrior
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From: Lake Tahoe California
I've never found a way to change the filter without making a mess. Darn Harley engineers, they should have found a way to mount the oil filter vertically. So much less messy that way.
My bud and I can share a 5 quart Mobil 1 15w50 synthetic and one extra quart, if needed, from Wal Mart, Cheap and will work just fine.
Thanks again, and ride safe!
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Road Warrior
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From: Lake Tahoe California
Yes sir, good tip as I have done that as well, id your hands shake like mine pick up a cheap funnel while your in there. To keep your hands oil free I usually have a few pairs of those nitril gloves in my tool bag or just grab some gloves at the gas station pump when you fill up!
Ride Safe!
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: San Antonio, Texas
A few years ago I did a multi-state cross country road trip when the oil needed changing, I went to a local dealership in Rogers, AR. Got the oil change, a new shirt and they washed the bike. Hell, the bike wash was worth the money, let alone the oil change. I highly suggest you let someone else do the oil change, use the time to do something locally.
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From: Boise, ID
For what it's worth my local Walmarts carry the K&N oil filter. In chrome & black. In the motorcycle accessories section.
I was going to say to use the 5 qt oil bottle as an oil catch, but it's full at that time. LOL
I have used an extra I had before. Laying it flat on its side after cutting a large opening.
I was going to say to use the 5 qt oil bottle as an oil catch, but it's full at that time. LOL
I have used an extra I had before. Laying it flat on its side after cutting a large opening.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Dallas area
David - post about your ride on HSOA, too. Some of our Springer buds will probably offer up accommodations. If you guys get close to DFW, give a shout. You're welcome to overnight here - food, refreshing beverages, and oil change assistance included.
Enjoy the ride!
Enjoy the ride!
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From: Michigan
I can only remember changing or having my oil changed three times in all of my years of touring.
When I went to AK in 2000 (on a new 2000 UC) I had a "full service" done on my bike and they had a porter wash and wax it when they were doe servicing it! The porter came in to the showroom and asked who the UC belonged to and when I raised my hand he said "that's the dirtiest motorcycle I've ever washed'!
As someone else stated, the wash (and wax) was well worth the cost of the oil change/service and they even offered me a "loaner" if I wanted to go somewhere while my bike was being worked on but I opted to sit around and "rest-up" after many days of being cold, wet and tired.
I wanted to wash it more often but at that time, there wasn't a lot of spray washes along the way and we had 5, solid days on the ride up.
I had that bike until the spring of '13 and I swear there was still some traces of silt in some of those "can't-get-to" crevices!
When I went to AK in 2000 (on a new 2000 UC) I had a "full service" done on my bike and they had a porter wash and wax it when they were doe servicing it! The porter came in to the showroom and asked who the UC belonged to and when I raised my hand he said "that's the dirtiest motorcycle I've ever washed'!
As someone else stated, the wash (and wax) was well worth the cost of the oil change/service and they even offered me a "loaner" if I wanted to go somewhere while my bike was being worked on but I opted to sit around and "rest-up" after many days of being cold, wet and tired.
I wanted to wash it more often but at that time, there wasn't a lot of spray washes along the way and we had 5, solid days on the ride up.
I had that bike until the spring of '13 and I swear there was still some traces of silt in some of those "can't-get-to" crevices!
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From: Below the Gnat Line
if you are in the south part of ms when it comes due to change give me a shout and you can use my shop
I have the tools you need and the oil if you want to use amsoil 20-50
price for the oil will be same as I pay about 8.50 a quart no charge for the shop
I am not a motorcycle dealer this is my personal shop at the house
let me know if you think this will work if so we can exchange info
mule
I have the tools you need and the oil if you want to use amsoil 20-50
price for the oil will be same as I pay about 8.50 a quart no charge for the shop
I am not a motorcycle dealer this is my personal shop at the house
let me know if you think this will work if so we can exchange info
mule
You too, @gtmalone; you guys are solid!