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Mar 15, 2011 | 06:10 PM

#11

Groversue

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From: North Central Ohio

The only reason I would change it is if it sat out in the weather. If you had it inside.....stay on your schedule!

Mar 15, 2011 | 06:29 PM

#12

Dionicio

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From: El Paso, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by gambler109

I always change my oil after the bike has sat all winter. Maybe it is overkill, but it makes me feel better and won't hurt the bike at all. My thought is it is cheap insurance to avoid any issues...

+1..I agree with You. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:20 PM

#13

69cj

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From: Riverside, Ca.

How much does an oil change cost compared to an engine. Not saying you will lose one but my peace of mind is worth a few bucks. Your bike, your money and your choice. I make my own decisions on things like this.

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:26 PM

#14

never say never

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i am more concerned about the oil filter sitting and gumming up more than the oil loosing its vescosity.

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:45 PM

#15

69cj

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From: Riverside, Ca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by never say never

i am more concerned about the oil filter sitting and gumming up more than the oil loosing its vescosity.

I would never, never change oil without changing the filter. How cheap can you get??

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:51 PM

#16

Iceman24

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From: Eastern NE

I'm w/the majority - ride it. Never changed oil in my 05 Sporty before winter...sat in garage from Nov - Apr & rode as strong as new. You're good to go...

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:58 PM

#17

never say never

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 69cj

I would never, never change oil without changing the filter. How cheap can you get??

get a life that is exactly why you need to do a complete change,because of the filter you tool!!

Mar 19, 2011 | 04:24 PM

#18

brgtr3

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From: Minneapolis, MN

Ride it... the oil is as good-as-new.

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Mar 19, 2011 | 04:46 PM

#19

Port Dawg

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From: New Hampshire

My RK has about 500 miles on it. It has been in my garage since early December hooked up to a tender and fuel grated with Seafoam. I plan on riding it until 1000 miles when I will do first change