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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Default When do you change Fluids?
Being overly cautious ~ I've always just changed all three holes @ 2500 miles. Takes about an hour. Knowing all would be fine for many more miles, I've always felt it's cheap maintenance and a good way to keep an eye on all the scary parts. Been using Amsoil for years for a reference. But my oil choice is not the issue. Any one else crazy like me?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 02:39 PM
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I change the engine and primary between 3 and 5k, and the tranny at 10K miles.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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I gonna do all right before I put away bike for winter using schaeffer oil..
Cuz that's what my Indy sez..then at intervals he sez
 
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5000 miles on the engine.. haven't had to do the transmission because i've had the clutch housing cover off the past few years, so i had to drain/replace the oil anyways. Primary i've only done once, will probably do it next year.

i basically go by the time table in the back of the owners manual
 
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all 3 holes every 5
 
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I change according to Harley recommendations.
I also change according to manufacturer recommendations on my other vehicles which aren't highly modified from stock, and are basically used as the manufacturer anticipated.
 
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Primary and tranny every 5,000, engine oil every 2500.
 
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All fluids with SE Synthetic at 5000 mile intervals.
 
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engine oil , once a year (2-6K depends on which bike)


HD /SS tranny 2-three years, primary same.


Honda one Hole , once a year.


Rotella 15-40 in all holes, on all four bikes
 
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all 3 holes every 5
This is my plan as well. On my Heritage I only get between 2500-3500 miles a year, but I always put it away with all clean fluids.
 
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