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What oil filter, and did you change it.
With motor oil that black, filter is going to be fouled out as well, and if you did not change it, then could be only flow through clogged filter is out of the blow by valve, or if wrong filter used, too much flow resistance through the filter and motor not getting enough oil at lower RPM's as well.
With motor oil that black, filter is going to be fouled out as well, and if you did not change it, then could be only flow through clogged filter is out of the blow by valve, or if wrong filter used, too much flow resistance through the filter and motor not getting enough oil at lower RPM's as well.
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What oil filter, and did you change it.
With motor oil that black, filter is going to be fouled out as well, and if you did not change it, then could be only flow through clogged filter is out of the blow by valve, or if wrong filter used, too much flow resistance through the filter and motor not getting enough oil at lower RPM's as well.
With motor oil that black, filter is going to be fouled out as well, and if you did not change it, then could be only flow through clogged filter is out of the blow by valve, or if wrong filter used, too much flow resistance through the filter and motor not getting enough oil at lower RPM's as well.
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Short answer not impressed with new bikes.
Same pig (more power), instead of lipstick Harley put different clothes on the pig. IMHO of course.
Got home late last night. Will sit down, recollect my experience and write down a review later today or tomorrow.
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Checked oil at the end of the ride yesterday (320 miles), was 2 dots below full line on jiffy stand. Same level from when I changed oil 2 days ago.
I think Ill keep checking regularly going forward.
I did not know this. Now I know.
Last edited by pyuchem; May 3, 2024 at 08:56 AM.
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Ideally, when you check your oil when its hot, you do it after youre done fuelling and letting the engine sit for about 10 or 15 minutes Its best not to add cold oil to a really hot engine this was always my normal practice on my motorcycles Especially when I was touring Which equated to about 300 miles between oil level checks
1 quart of oil for every thousand miles driven is not considered abnormal by engine manufacturers
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Dang…tough crowd… I know everyone is going Gaga over new bikes….I understand it….but this is just for me, that it felt blahhh..nothing extraordinary….it just didn’t deliver Grand American Touring comfort like it’s advertised to my liking. I believe competition makes better bike that is plush from the showroom without forking more dollars. Their bikes sit lower and has more suspension travel than T-Shirt company bikes. Funny they just started making bikes just recently and know what touring actually is. Unlike motor company that touts 100+ years of service.
Again that’s just my humble opinion on a product.
I definitely liked the sport mode (power) and other features, no doubt....but I felt comfortable riding back on my lazy, springy 103 motor. I must say I'm still struggling finding a comfortable after market suspension, I have tried, Legends/ProAction/RWD. Next Supershox or ohlins.
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i have progressive 944 i really like them. The consensus says ohlins. my 944's feel sporty not soft.
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Dang
tough crowd
I know everyone is going Gaga over new bikes
.I understand it
.but this is just for me, that it felt blahhh..nothing extraordinary
.it just didnt deliver Grand American Touring comfort like its advertised to my liking. I believe competition makes better bike that is plush from the showroom without forking more dollars. Their bikes sit lower and have more suspension travel than Tshirt company bikes. Funny they just started making bikes just recently and know what touring actually is. Unlike motor company that touts 100+ years of service.
Again thats just my humble opinion on a product.
I definitely liked the sport mode (power) and other features, no doubt....but I felt comfortable riding back on my lazy, springy 103 motor. I must say I'm still struggling finding a comfortable after market suspension, I have tried, Legends/ProAction/RWD. Next Supershox or ohlins.
Again thats just my humble opinion on a product.
I definitely liked the sport mode (power) and other features, no doubt....but I felt comfortable riding back on my lazy, springy 103 motor. I must say I'm still struggling finding a comfortable after market suspension, I have tried, Legends/ProAction/RWD. Next Supershox or ohlins.
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From: Lost
Ahh Got it...thanks for that....in that case I'm sorry to assume that....
As far as my oil maintenance, I definitely screwed it. I'm just glad I caught it before it did a major damage.