spark plugs, oil, etc. maintenance
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Road Captain
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From: Indiana
spark plugs, oil, etc. maintenance
I am gonna do my yearly maintenance here in a few weeks when it warms up and was going to change out the plugs this year. What are your'all recommendation on plugs? I put synthetic oil in'er last season and it sounded like a sewing machine. was gonna try a synthetic blend, any recommendations? Same with primary and tranny. What yah'all running. Thanks.
also, I got a Bassani Road Rage, what exhaust gasket work best? I heard some rumors on them, but dont remember what we best. Thanks.
also, I got a Bassani Road Rage, what exhaust gasket work best? I heard some rumors on them, but dont remember what we best. Thanks.
Cruiser
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From: South Texas
You were doing good right up until you asked what oil people were using, it can go all to hell and back from that innocent little question. I was interested in oil choices too until I read the thousands of posts, and strong opinions about it. Now I am confused and need new glasses. Good luck!
Cruiser
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From: maryland
I use the stock plugs in my bikes. as for oil, you will get alot of opinions and ideas from alot of people. I have always used reg harley 20w50 oil in all of my bikes. as far as the trans and primary, i use formula plus. the stock exhaust gaskets give the best seal
Road Captain
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
As for a syn blend, I hear the Harley Syn 3 is really a blend, not a full synthetic. Bel Ray is another co. offering a blend. I run the Syn 3, but have run Amsoil in the past, and am going back to it. The Harley is not cheap, and if I'm gonna spend that kinda $, may as well get the full syn at a cheaper $.
Tourer
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From: League City, TX
I changed out my stock plugs and wires to the SE high performance plugs and phat spark plug wires. I feel it gave me a little boost to my basically stage one build. I'm not sure why but I like SE products.
Road Master
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From: Columbus Mississippi
As far as oil, let's just say yes I use it..in the crankcase and primary and I use severe gear 75/140 in the tranny......I also use Autlolite #4164 plugs.
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Road Captain
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Yeah, i dont want everyones comments on the motor oil! LOL. I seen have seen them and read some of em. I was wondering about the syn. blend really and the sewing machine noise i have with the fully syn. Yeah harley oil is some no el cheapo by no means. I am really looking for opinions on the primary and tranny fluids.
I was thinking about getting the SE orange wires, but not sure i would like the look. What about plugs those new E3 plugs?
I was thinking about getting the SE orange wires, but not sure i would like the look. What about plugs those new E3 plugs?
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From: anacoco, la
i also use the autolites 4164. you can buy 2 of them for less than the cost of 1 hd plug. change them out yearly, whether needed or not.
i use mobil 1 15/50 synthetic available in 5qt jug at walmart for $26.00. formula + in the primary (i may try atf this next time around), and royal purple 75/150 gear oil in the tranny.
i use mobil 1 15/50 synthetic available in 5qt jug at walmart for $26.00. formula + in the primary (i may try atf this next time around), and royal purple 75/150 gear oil in the tranny.