Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Factory 103's

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 06:44 AM
  #11  
Notgrownup's Avatar
Notgrownup
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 24,709
Likes: 9,209
From: Snow Hill, NC
Default

My condolences....I want one but the trade value on my 07 was crapped on with 50k miles so i am keeping it and upgrading some stuff on it....
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 06:49 AM
  #12  
VETERAN75's Avatar
VETERAN75
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,444
Likes: 1
From: SC
Default

I'd say it was syn3. But you can run whatever you want to in it when you change it but I would stay with synthetic. I use mobil1 vtwin. enjoy your ride.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 07:55 AM
  #13  
Coolhawg6622's Avatar
Coolhawg6622
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 900
Likes: 4
From: Wisconsin
Default

Harley doesnt put synthetic in ANY non CVO models from the factory......you get 20/50 citgo oil just like EVERY other bike off the line...........
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:02 AM
  #14  
Ultra Street Jewell's Avatar
Ultra Street Jewell
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 671
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
Default

Normally, I don't put syn3 till after the first thousand miles on a new bike.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:38 AM
  #15  
Captain Itch's Avatar
Captain Itch
Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,770
Likes: 662
From: Granville, Tennessee
Default

Originally Posted by Ultra Street Jewell
Normally, I don't put syn3 till after the first thousand miles on a new bike.
True I run a 103 from the factory,and run Mobil 1,syn..Right now I am using Lucas.. wait till ya hit 1000 miles before switching to syn..or you could have a problem with the rings not seating..
 
__________________
www.Captain-Itch.com

































Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:50 AM
  #16  
2WheelGlider's Avatar
2WheelGlider
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 930
Likes: 4
From: Jacksonville, FL
Default

As stated earlier, the only models that come from the factory with Syn3 are the CVO models. Your bike has standard issue dino oil in it.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 10:13 AM
  #17  
skratch's Avatar
skratch
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
Likes: 4,440
From: anacoco, la
Default

Originally Posted by OnTheFence
Curious as it appears as though EITMS is a more frequent event with this vs. my 2008 SG that I traded.
i would not be surprised. you have a bigger engine, that alone is gonna generate more heat, but right now you are still in 'break in' mode, so all the parts in the engine have not yet done their final settling in, which is gonna generate more heat. and i don't know about where you live, but this summer has been brutal here.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
clackavosticus
Screamin Eagle CVO Models
9
May 28, 2015 07:11 PM
CB Cornbread
General Harley Davidson Chat
30
Dec 16, 2014 07:10 AM
mayo
Dyna Glide Models
0
Sep 9, 2012 07:29 AM
Old Cool
Touring Models
6
Jul 22, 2011 09:30 PM
hd4evr2008
General Harley Davidson Chat
8
Jul 9, 2011 05:46 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:48 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE