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Jun 30, 2010 | 08:03 PM

trlrdr

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synthetic oil

i have an 09 ultra that im using harley synthetic oil.my dealer told me that you could go 5000 miles easily without having to change the oil.they cant get me in till another week for my maint.service.by then i will probly have around 7500 on the same oil.will that hurt my motor or should i just park it.we were planning on going for a big ride over the 4th.never used synthetic before so just not sure how good it works.

Jun 30, 2010 | 08:07 PM

soos

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Your motor certainly won't blow up if you go over, but if you are concerned about going too long on the oil, why not get your hands dirty and change it out yourself? For something as simple as an oil change, I would never let my scoot sit.

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Jun 30, 2010 | 08:08 PM

Mike

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save some money and change it yourself?

Jun 30, 2010 | 08:12 PM

sifularson

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Originally Posted by trlrdr

IMO you will be fine. However, it is always a good idea to try to time your oil changes around big trips. I'll change mine early rather than later if I have to. Synthetic can go up to 10K but I never do. I change mine at between 4 and 5K especially in the summer when my bike is running hotter.

I might suggest that you look at your trip and find a shop along the way that can change your oil. Call them up and schedule it. Most shops will accomidate a quick oil change for an out of town rider.

Jun 30, 2010 | 08:15 PM

Wanna Ride

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Bud, it's stupid-easy to change it yourself. Save the money you would have given them for their labor, and buy the shop manual. If nothing else, at least you can read it and learn more about your bike. A new manual is about $60, and has a wealth of information. But if you can change your oil in your lawnmower, you can change your oil in your bike.

I'll go as far as to tell you how to do it, and I'll walk you through it over the phone. Just pm me and I'll give you my cell number.

Jun 30, 2010 | 09:50 PM

Wassup8687

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I'd also recommend doing it yourself but you won't do any damage waiting till 7500 miles. Just make sure to check the oil level and add some if its low.