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Aug 20, 2008 | 10:57 PM

14U24ME

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New Bike Using Oil

My 2008 FatBoy is going in for its 1600KM (Canada) 1000 mile service next week..anyway I checked the oil tonight after a little 100 mile trip and the oil is down about 1/4" inch on stick..Do the bikes use a little oil on break in??

Aug 20, 2008 | 11:02 PM

MetalSpike

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I've had my FB since Feb and have almost 6K miles on it without losing any oil. I would have the dealer check it out.

Good luck and let us know what you find out.

Aug 20, 2008 | 11:20 PM

sawinwa

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I have an 07 FXSTC and at 1000mi I had all the fluids changed to synthetic. At about 3000mi, I notice that I'm down about a 1/2 qt. I'm going to ask about it when I go in for the 5000mi service.

Aug 21, 2008 | 04:46 AM

dbleagle

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It is not unheard of... some engines will some don't...

But usually, over time it gets to be less and less...

If it is not smoking or leaking I would say keep a check on it and give it time...

Charlie D.

Aug 21, 2008 | 05:00 AM

JayStronghawk

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Most engines use a little oil on Break in .. after the 1,000 Service keep an eye on it .. check it about every 100 miles ...

Aug 21, 2008 | 06:26 AM

RjCapp

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Oil will blow out of the breathers and into your A/C. Not sure if it will ever amount to .25 qts over 1k.

Aug 21, 2008 | 09:38 AM

tmitchellof PG

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Do you check the oil the same way every time? The engine needs to be up to operating temperature. You are suppose to let it idle for a few minutes, before shutting it off. Then wait 4 to 5 minutes before checking the oil . The bike has to be on the jiffy stand.
Tom