Noob with an oil question
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Road Captain
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From: Tipp City Ohio
Noob with an oil question
First off,I'd like to say hi and after reading a bunch of posts and viewing some pics of your scooters,all I can say is "sweet!"
I've owned bikes all my life but my this is my first Harley and I wanted to be sure I took the proper care it deserves.I'm hooked.There is definitely something about the Harley that can't be said about any other bike I've owned.It just feels alive when I ride it.
Anyhow....
It had just over 13k on it when I bought it so I took it in to my local Harley shop for a 10k service.
I was only able to put 3k on it last year and decided to change the oil myself last week.
When I drained the oil it was as black as anything I've ever seen.
Is this normal or did the dealership possibly not change the oil during the service?
Oh and it's a '96 Heritage Softail.
Thanks for your responses in advance.
Shoemaker
I've owned bikes all my life but my this is my first Harley and I wanted to be sure I took the proper care it deserves.I'm hooked.There is definitely something about the Harley that can't be said about any other bike I've owned.It just feels alive when I ride it.
Anyhow....
It had just over 13k on it when I bought it so I took it in to my local Harley shop for a 10k service.
I was only able to put 3k on it last year and decided to change the oil myself last week.
When I drained the oil it was as black as anything I've ever seen.
Is this normal or did the dealership possibly not change the oil during the service?
Oh and it's a '96 Heritage Softail.
Thanks for your responses in advance.
Shoemaker
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From: River City Western Canada
Right after an oil change the oil will start to darken due to the fact there is a about a 24 oz of old oil left inthe engine...pulling the plug does not get it all out.
I made my own scavenger for about $10.00 and use it every time I change oil and have really noticed a differance how clean my oil stays.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ci9_915qYA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esIWBd7q3Gg
I made my own scavenger for about $10.00 and use it every time I change oil and have really noticed a differance how clean my oil stays.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ci9_915qYA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esIWBd7q3Gg
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Road Captain
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From: Tipp City Ohio
LMAO. Job and family severly cut into my ride time last summer.
I have already put on over 500 miles the last 3 rides alone.
And thanks 2kids3pets.
That's exactly what I've been looking for to get to the remaining oil.
I have already put on over 500 miles the last 3 rides alone.
And thanks 2kids3pets.
That's exactly what I've been looking for to get to the remaining oil.
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Here is the link I posted on how to make your own scavenger puck for about $10.00
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/oil-r...r-10-00-a.html
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Road Captain
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From: Tipp City Ohio
Alright since I've got that problem out of the way,I used Screaming Eagle synthetic oil.
Anyone have a preference for other oils?
Oh and thanks for the fast/great responses.
I've come to the right place it would seem
Anyone have a preference for other oils?
Oh and thanks for the fast/great responses.
I've come to the right place it would seem
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