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Old 07-20-2017, 08:20 PM
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so, just wondering, if the recommended service interval performed by the dealer is every 5000 miles, why are you guys changing it at 2000 and 3000. just curious. piece of mind?
Dealer did the 1K, I run it 2K miles but Im partial to mobil 1, now that Im changed over I will follow the regular scheduled route.
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Old 07-20-2017, 10:17 PM
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Mobile 1 states can be run in all 3 holes. I have always changed at factory intervals but sometimes I just don't want to take it in and get it changed!
 
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Originally Posted by smokingjoe
Dealer did the 1K, I run it 2K miles but Im partial to mobil 1, now that Im changed over I will follow the regular scheduled route.
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Same here, run with the best.
When new, I changed mine to M1 at 1K, now it's every 5K.
Different types of Mobil Syn goes in all my engines, and I have quite a fleet of 'em! Never an issue.
Hope you run the table, Joe!
 
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Mi computer has the same problem.
 
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I've run Mobil 1 20-50 in all 3 since I bought my RKC. Change it as near to 5K as I can.
no hiccups, no issues, just smooth sailing.
 
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I change mine twice a year. Once in May and again late November/early December. Usually ends up being around 3K per oil change. Sometime 4K.
 
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When I had my '08 Road King I did Mobile 1 every 5k.

Since I just got this bike and changed the Syn3 to Mobile 1 at 22,000 miles... My next change will be 25,000 miles and then I will get back to my 5k schedule...

My question is do all of you do all 3 holes every 5k?

I did, but I have a friend who said they only did the oil every 5k and the Primary and Tranny every 10k

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The service Manual says primary and tran every 10 k
 
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Originally Posted by fiv_oh_po_po
When I had my '08 Road King I did Mobile 1 every 5k.

Since I just got this bike and changed the Syn3 to Mobile 1 at 22,000 miles... My next change will be 25,000 miles and then I will get back to my 5k schedule...

My question is do all of you do all 3 holes every 5k?

I did, but I have a friend who said they only did the oil every 5k and the Primary and Tranny every 10k

RON
Depends on how I feel, since we aint talking much oil and I like to wrench on my Harley ............... And no it aint a waste of money if it makes me feel good [smile]
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