5000 mile service
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
Nope. Synthetic offers better protection, however.
I use Mobil 1 20w50 V-Twin Oil, can be found under 9 bucks a quart.
I also use the K/N 171C Oil Filter, ordered from Amazon for between $12 - $15 each.
Greater protection, compare with the dealer prices and you decide.
Be sure you get a service manual, if you don't have it already.
I use Mobil 1 20w50 V-Twin Oil, can be found under 9 bucks a quart.
I also use the K/N 171C Oil Filter, ordered from Amazon for between $12 - $15 each.
Greater protection, compare with the dealer prices and you decide.
Be sure you get a service manual, if you don't have it already.
Nope. Synthetic offers better protection, however.
I use Mobil 1 20w50 V-Twin Oil, can be found under 9 bucks a quart.
I also use the K/N 171C Oil Filter, ordered from Amazon for between $12 - $15 each.
Greater protection, compare with the dealer prices and you decide.
Be sure you get a service manual, if you don't have it already.
I use Mobil 1 20w50 V-Twin Oil, can be found under 9 bucks a quart.
I also use the K/N 171C Oil Filter, ordered from Amazon for between $12 - $15 each.
Greater protection, compare with the dealer prices and you decide.
Be sure you get a service manual, if you don't have it already.
Mobil1 20w50 Vtwin is at WalMart for 8 or 9 bucks. I use Red Line Primary, a bit more spendy at around 15, and Amsoil Severe Gear 75-110 in the trans.
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 435
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From: Colorado
I think it's inadvisable to not use synthetic, but it need not be HD. Temps where I live dictate good ol' 10w40, and I've chosen to use Red Line in all three sumps this time. Fluids and filter (K & N) are in, just waiting for the right weather.
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Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Lawton, OK
Yea what he said.
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Utah
Mobil1 V-Twin 20-50W in the engine.
Red Line Shock Proof in the trans
Formula one in the Primary.
Red Line Shock Proof in the trans
Formula one in the Primary.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Pacific Northwest
Oh boy....an oil thread.
OP: there's SO many threads already dedicated to this subject that it has become as boring as soft ****.
There's a 'Search' function on this site....you'll be reading for hours on end.
OP: there's SO many threads already dedicated to this subject that it has become as boring as soft ****.
There's a 'Search' function on this site....you'll be reading for hours on end.
Last edited by Leftcoaster; Mar 9, 2015 at 11:30 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 420
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From: Bradenton,Florida
Too funny...but I was thinking the same thing. I like the reference to "soft ****" it's all about lubricants!