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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 10:48 AM
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Just turned 100k on my 2009 ultra classic , no major engine work, just lots of oil changes, Mobil 1 V-twin, changed all 3 at 5k miles, bike runs strong, ESP expires Sept 15,,2015
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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Nice! I wanted to hit 100K on my '09 by this time (picked up 7/2009) but I'm only at 64,500.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Ultrathunder
Just turned 100k on my 2009 ultra classic , no major engine work, just lots of oil changes, Mobil 1 V-twin, changed all 3 at 5k miles, bike runs strong, ESP expires Sept 15,,2015
Does this dispell the belief that the newer hotter running engines don't last as long? Timely oil changes is key?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 12:05 PM
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Congrats, keep that beast busy!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by USAFANGWINGNUT67
Timely oil changes is key?
timely oil changes have always been key to long life.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 03:46 PM
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wow 100k, awesome, I can't wait to see my bike roll that. My '14's only got 17k so far, so i got quite a while to go.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 04:46 PM
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That's impressive.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 05:11 PM
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I've got 55K on my 09 Ultra. Had to do a compensator change a month ago, but so far that's it. I too, change the oil between 3k and 5k. All 3 holes. Purrs like a room full of tom cats licking sweet cream!

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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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I got 115,694 on mine change dino oil every 5,000. change primary trans every 10,000 no major engine work. u use syn oil it's good for 10,000+ y change so soon wasting money
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 05:41 PM
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Nice. These Twin Cams are great motors. Regular maintenance is the key.
 
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