Oil Changes....
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RE: Oil Changes....
Well it never hurts to change oil but it can get redundant and a bit pricy. If you changed the oil at 1000 you can do it again at 5000 with no worries. No better prevention than clean oil but every \\;4000 to 6000 miles is sensible.
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From: Tennessee
RE: Oil Changes....
I changed mine out at 2,500 miles. The only reason was to switch everything over to synthetic. \\; Since you are already running syn, I would say you are good to go until 5000 miles, unless your owner's manual states differently. \\;
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RE: Oil Changes....
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I've never had a dealer suggest a 2500 oil change. My suggestion would be to find an honest dealer, cause you're talking to a stealer.
I've never had a dealer suggest a 2500 oil change. My suggestion would be to find an honest dealer, cause you're talking to a stealer.
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Road Master
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From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
RE: Oil Changes....
The 2500 oil change is for severe service such as extreme heat and or dusty areas. I live in Sierra Vista Arizona which is almost on the Mexican border. I bought Harley's maintenance program and they change my fluids every 2500.
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RE: Oil Changes....
I change my oil every 2500 miles during the summer, spring and fall months because it is so hot. \\; The other fluid I change every 5000 miles. \\; I changed it after 2000 miles the other day because of a long trip and the tranny and primary fluid was still gold.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Spotsylvania, VA
RE: Oil Changes....
My dealer says you don't have to do a 2,500 to maintain the warrenty, but they do recommend it. Heres a list of what HD recommends for 2,500 and what my dealer does.
http://www.waughhd.com/motorcycle-service-compare.html
http://www.waughhd.com/motorcycle-service-compare.html