Oil usage before first oil change.
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Cruiser
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Oil usage before first oil change.
I just got done doing my 1000 mile service and my bike used about 3/4 of a quart on breakin. It went though various riding conditions and temperatures as well as load conditions. I'm curious to see how much oil usage on the average is normal for these '07s.
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RE: Oil usage before first oil change.
That's a little odd, mine didn't use any during the first 1000 miles. Its only up to about 1300 now and getting hard to find decent riding conditions so I don't know if that will continue, but its still full after the last 300 miles.
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RE: Oil usage before first oil change.
I didn't do my own Oil change but I checked it regularly, and I did not have a noticeable oil loss...? You should have a warranty, I would check with the dealer... Good luck
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RE: Oil usage before first oil change.
Used nothing at the 1000 oil change. Have 2700 on it now and still nothing and I don't baby mine either. Did you vary your speed (rpm's) during your first 500 miles, its very important to seat the rings properly.
RE: Oil usage before first oil change.
3/4 of a quart sounds like a problem. Could be bad valve guides or your rings are not seating. I would bring it in and lean on the dealer to find the problem.
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RE: Oil usage before first oil change.
Well it's good to see Harleys quality control is where it should be. To me 3/4 of a quart isn't excessive. I have a sneaking suspecion it wasn't checked to close when it was PDIed. The next 1000 miles will tell the true tale. I've seen more then one new bike not come in with a full tank, that's the reason Harley pays the dealership to check that stuff.
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Well it's good to see Harleys quality control is where it should be. To me 3/4 of a quart isn't excessive.
Well it's good to see Harleys quality control is where it should be. To me 3/4 of a quart isn't excessive.