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Old 04-01-2015, 08:56 PM
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It's trashed.
I'll pay you $500 bucks salvage for it.
 
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Old 04-01-2015, 09:24 PM
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Don't sweat it. 55,000 miles on my 03 Fatboy. I cleaned the filter once, at about 10,000 miles, when I pulled the fuel pump out to switch to a different tank.

Synthetic oil can go at least 5,000 miles before needing to be changed.
 
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Old 04-01-2015, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by QC
You're gonna get a lot of feedback on this, but my opinion is you're gonna be fine.

Yeah - Just fine.....You will be razzed about it 'till the end of time, but the bike will be fine!
 
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Old 04-02-2015, 05:50 AM
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Did you tip a whole quart in or just top your oil up?
You did check your oil level afterwards didnt you?????
 
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Old 04-02-2015, 06:01 AM
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Sorry, but she's a ticking time bomb...

JK...you're fine - don't sweat the small stuff.
 
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Old 04-02-2015, 06:12 AM
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Man, you are being so paranoid. I got 120K on my Road King and it's never seen the inside of a dealer since it left there. Change your oil every 5K or so and you will be OK. Beyond a throttle cable break at 75K and a few worn out wheel bearings, nothing has gone wrong. Fuel filter replace? Why?
 
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Old 04-02-2015, 01:21 PM
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The best info I can give you is to buy a Manual specific to your bike. I also agree, 25K mile check up is bullshit. I do and check everything, every time I detail my bike out. If I find something I fix it or replace it or get it fixed if something goes wrong above my skill level and the tools I have.
 
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Old 04-02-2015, 01:45 PM
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You killed the scoot, a slow death you gave it! Damn it, man...lmfao
You're gonna be just fine, do get the maintenance done sometime soon tho. I did get a laugh out of that, like theres some 5k monster going to get loose if it's not done at exactly the 5k interval.
 
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