oil change question
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oil change question
changing oil in my 06 883 at 3500 just as a precaution. went to the dealer yester day an got the oil all they give me was 3 Q of the ingine oil an 2 Q of the primairy. in my sevice manual i bught it says to put 3.6 quarts in the bike. if im seeing it right they didnt give me enought oil at the dealer
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3.6 is correct if you change the filter also.I will assume you bought a new filter.I will also assume you mean 350 miles not 3500 for your first oil change.If this is your first oil may I suggest you go back and buy the filter wrench so you will be able to get the filter off.Mine was on so tight I could not remove it with a regular filter wrench.It's only $13 or $16 I forget to be honest with you.I used syn 3 in both the engine and primary.
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RE: oil change question
My 2005 1200C takes exactly 1 quart of fluid in the primary/tranny, and 3 quarts of fluid in the enigne (with filter change)..
3.6 quarts in the engine (with filter change) will overfill it's tank.
I like to run the "hot oil level" no higher than the halfway mark on the dipstick..
3.6 quarts in the engine (with filter change) will overfill it's tank.
I like to run the "hot oil level" no higher than the halfway mark on the dipstick..
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YEP!!!!
Same on my 05 883
Same on my 05 883
ORIGINAL: OldFenderGuy
My 2005 1200C takes exactly 1 quart of fluid in the primary/tranny, and 3 quarts of fluid in the enigne (with filter change)..
3.6 quarts in the engine (with filter change) will overfill it's tank.
I like to run the "hot oil level" no higher than the halfway mark on the dipstick..
My 2005 1200C takes exactly 1 quart of fluid in the primary/tranny, and 3 quarts of fluid in the enigne (with filter change)..
3.6 quarts in the engine (with filter change) will overfill it's tank.
I like to run the "hot oil level" no higher than the halfway mark on the dipstick..
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ORIGINAL: DJJSR
I don't know about the newer bikes, but mine only takes 1 quart in the primary. Maybe he made a mistake and one of those primary quarts should have been for the motor???
I don't know about the newer bikes, but mine only takes 1 quart in the primary. Maybe he made a mistake and one of those primary quarts should have been for the motor???
how many miles you go before changing? HD dealer said they would change it at 1k, 5k and 10k? should I go ever 3K like a car?
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RE: oil change question
ORIGINAL: spottedfool
how many miles you go before changing? HD dealer said they would change it at 1k, 5k and 10k? should I go ever 3K like a car?
ORIGINAL: DJJSR
I don't know about the newer bikes, but mine only takes 1 quart in the primary. Maybe he made a mistake and one of those primary quarts should have been for the motor???
I don't know about the newer bikes, but mine only takes 1 quart in the primary. Maybe he made a mistake and one of those primary quarts should have been for the motor???
how many miles you go before changing? HD dealer said they would change it at 1k, 5k and 10k? should I go ever 3K like a car?
I would go the 3k route if I was you, actually I go a little sooner than that in the summer, but that's just me....(most automotive manufacturers say 5k also, but the service departments push the 3k thing)
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Mine is a 1995 1200 and I use 3 qts in the primary and 1 qt in the transmission. Tim
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The type of riding you do will affect how often you should change your oil. If you ride a lot "around town" or short trips that don't get the bike up to temperature, your oil will probably get contaminated more quickly and need changing more often. If most of your riding is highway, 3000 miles is fine. Keeping your bike well tuned also helps. If your running rich, fix it asap. Gasoline WILL contaminate your oil and it's a lousy lubricant!!