How much oil does your bagger use?

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Oct 28, 2008 | 06:01 PM

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captjon37

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I don't monitor my oil use in ounces because i have a life but i can tell you i do not have to add any between changes.

Oct 28, 2008 | 06:39 PM

#12

SG 1

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From: Monroe, Louisiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by captjon37

I don't monitor my oil use in ounces because i have a life but i can tell you i do not have to add any between changes.

I hear ya. None on mine as far as I know.

Oct 28, 2008 | 06:40 PM

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Jim Dawson

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None yet on my '08 with 13,000 miles.

Oct 28, 2008 | 06:40 PM

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spizzyman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by captjon37

I don't monitor my oil use in ounces because i have a life but i can tell you i do not have to add any between changes.

What he said

Oct 28, 2008 | 06:50 PM

#15

wagsrk08

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From: On the lake, Ohio

So far so good between changes. I check my oil once a week. 12,000 miles plus and no issues. What type of oil do you use? I use HD Syn 3 in all 3 holes.

Oct 28, 2008 | 06:53 PM

#16

RBWIDE

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I don't use any significant amount of oil between changes. 12K miles so far.

Oct 28, 2008 | 07:01 PM

#17

SamStone

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From: Tipp City, Ohio

I've only had to add oil one time. That was when I let the dealer do the 500 mile service and they shorted me 1/2 quart. I just did my 15,000 and the level was right where it was when I filled it at 12,000. I do mine every 3,000 miles.

Oct 28, 2008 | 07:05 PM

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1HD1BLK

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3/4 to 1qt between changes at 5,000 mile intervals. But I run it hard,
80 mph is my normal ride speed. 06 Street glide, 37,000 miles on it.

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Oct 28, 2008 | 07:07 PM

#19

johnkn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nocarb

My 02 Ultra used a quart in 5000 miles. Had 68,000 when I traded it in. My 08 uses none. I have 18,000 on it. The 08 I broke in a little harder than the 02. That may have something to do with oil consumption. I tried to follow Motoman's break in procedure for the 08 but didn't have the heart to follow 100%.

What is Motoman's preceedure?