The ticking sound
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Michigan
That may have been true back in the day, but not any longer. No flush or anything necessary these days. Back in the day something with the formulation of the synth. oil affected seals, so when you went back to dino oil it would cause leaks...no longer though.
There are a few threads on this topic BTW, check the OIL forum
There are a few threads on this topic BTW, check the OIL forum
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Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: clearwater, fl
yeah i found out this past weekend, that i was about a quart low for some reason. so the only thing i had at that time was dino. so i added about 3/4 of a quart into my amsoil.
well i was told DONT EVER MIX. so that evening did a oil change back to amsoil.
but back to the original issue. glad to hear, i guess. that everyone else hears the ticking to.
well i was told DONT EVER MIX. so that evening did a oil change back to amsoil.
but back to the original issue. glad to hear, i guess. that everyone else hears the ticking to.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Kingwood, Texas
PLEASE explain, I think I am experiencing this and it is driving me crazy. This is my first HD and I don't know what is normal and what isn't
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: London, Canada
Bottom line is that they are aluminum, air cooled motors. You are bound to hear some noise. Mine sounds like it is about to deliver a bale of hay, but it has sounded like that for 45000 miles with no issues.
BTW, Amsoil states that you CAN mix it with other types of oil, you will just lose the effectiveness of the extended drain interval.
BTW, Amsoil states that you CAN mix it with other types of oil, you will just lose the effectiveness of the extended drain interval.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: Topeka, KS
I have to agree on the dino oil. I replaced Amsoil 20W 50 with the HD360 and feel the bike runs quieter. I thought the Amsoil was better in metric bikes I've owned but with my 08 EGS I like the dino oil better. I change my oil more often than required anyway so change intervals are not an issue for me with the dino.
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Wichita, Ks
Sounds on my RK that I had on my metric:
1. ticking from cylinder heads
2. sounds like sewing machine
3. occasional "jetsons" chirping sound from exhaust
Figure if it starts making loud, metal to metal noises, burnt rubber or visible smoke, something's up.
Was that an old Tom Petty song at the beginning someone says "it just the normal noises in here"?
1. ticking from cylinder heads
2. sounds like sewing machine
3. occasional "jetsons" chirping sound from exhaust
Figure if it starts making loud, metal to metal noises, burnt rubber or visible smoke, something's up.
Was that an old Tom Petty song at the beginning someone says "it just the normal noises in here"?
