How often do you guys change your oil? I've got an 04 Heritage that's a little over a year old, with 3,100 miles on It. I'm out of town a lot, so it sits for a couple months at a time. I got it changed at the 1,000 check up (about 6 months ago). should I change the oil before my 5,000 check up, or wait until then. it'll probably take 4-6 months to reach the 5,000 mile point. Also, the bike is always riden in hot Texas sun.
thanks for any advise

 

I changed the oil in my Softail at the 1000 mi check up, then again at 2500 mi. Then I'll have the 5000 mi service and do it every 2500 after that. Like you, I don't get to put that many miles on. But clean oil is cheap insurance.
motorhead

 

Since we ride quite a bit, I target changing the oil every 2500 miles. If I run over by a few hundred miles, I don't sweat it. I run Amsoil or Mobil 1 V-twin.

 

Good advice above, I did mine at 100/1000/2500 and then at every 2500 mile interval always with a filter, it's cheap insurance after what we invest in these machines.

 

I change every 2,500 miles religiously. I have been thinking about going to Mobile I however, and if I do I will go to 5,000 intervals.

Regards,


Bill

 

Bill,

I just changed the fluids in my bike this weekend. Put Mobil 1 V-twin in the crank and primary. It may just be my imagination, but I would swear that it runs smoother than before when I was running Amsoil. Plus, I got the Mobil 1 at Wallyworld for $6.88 a quart. Beats the thunder out of $8.95 I had to pay for Amsoil.

Pat

 

Pat,

I am seriously considering a change to Mobile I. My son-in-law in Albuquerque, is a district rep. for the Mobile dealer, and he will get it for me for cost. I think he said 16.95 a gallon. That's not that much more than the HD dino oil, and I would feel comfortable with 5,000 mile changes instead of 2,500 mile changes with it.

Regards,

Bill

 

Pat

I said the exact same thing when I went from Syn3 to M1 V Twin in my bike. I thought it was my imagination at first but now I see it is so. Now you have to try out the redline shockproof heavy in the trans. It cuts the wear and your speed sensor will not crap out on you and leave you stranded because it just about eliminates the magnetic "fuzz" that builds up on it so it doesn't short out.

 

If I can find it I will surely give it a try. Right now, I'm running Amsoil gear oil. Maybe my local bike shop has it. I'll look around.

 

You can get it here delivered to your door

myoilshop.com I paid $6.97 a quart for it. Seems to be a problem with their web page right now.

I believe the price has gone up a buck or two right after I bought it.