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Mar 14, 2011 | 09:27 AM

Pops Road King

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Spring Oil Change?

Have only 600 miles on my change from the fall! It was time (5,000). Dealer changed, Mobil 1, red line, etc. Stored from mid Nov. until now! Do I need to change the Oils?

Mar 14, 2011 | 09:33 AM

lionsm13

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I wouldn't. I think it's over-kill. That synthetic should be good for at least another 5K.
I changed my dino oil out to amsoil in July and I still have it in and that was 1700 miles ago. I plan on leaving it in for a while, as the tranny and primary too.
Not necessary, unless you're just looking for something to do.. IMO.

Mar 14, 2011 | 10:55 AM

MrMax

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Just make sure your first ride is long enough to get her up to temperature and burn off any condensation that may have developed while sitting over the winter.

Mar 14, 2011 | 10:58 AM

skdvr

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I agree with the others... I would not worry about it just ride it and enjoy. Lots of people change the fluids at the end of the riding season so that it sits with good clean oil...

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Mar 14, 2011 | 11:43 AM

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I agree as well.... Just Ride It !

Mar 14, 2011 | 11:43 AM

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I wouldn't change it. Like said above,make your first ride a long one.

Mar 15, 2011 | 05:48 PM

gambler109

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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...

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Mar 15, 2011 | 06:03 PM

88racing

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Just ride it......

Mar 15, 2011 | 06:06 PM

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tibadoe

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Originally Posted by MrMax

Just make sure your first ride is long enough to get her up to temperature and burn off any condensation that may have developed while sitting over the winter.

Yep......just go for a nice long ride.