Darned oil change intervals . . .

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Jul 29, 2012 | 09:09 AM

#31

Yellotang

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From: Amherst, VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by rushbass

Changed all my fluids at 20K (using SYN3). Currently have @ 22,200 miles on bike now.

Plan on putting @ 4,000 - 4,500 miles on the bike in the next 2 weeks on my road trip to Sturgis and back.

Not considering changing the fluids until I get back, which will be at @ 26,000+ miles - am I crazy for planning like this?

Nope, you'll be fine.

Jul 29, 2012 | 05:10 PM

#32

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

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Originally Posted by risuperglidecustomman

Change it with Amsoil 20W-50 & your good for 5K miles!.......

or with any other decent oil....

i would go on the ride and change it when you got back.

Jul 29, 2012 | 05:21 PM

#33

Stiggy

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From: Oxford, Nc

Just hit 113,000 miles on mine, and it barely drinks a drop between it's 5,000 mile oil changes.

Jul 29, 2012 | 05:36 PM

#34

Gliden

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From: NJ

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Originally Posted by davessworks

Fixing to set off on a 3k plus mile ride on Sunday. Got almost exactly 2k miles on filter and oil right now.

I know - I guess I should just change the oil and filter now and get on with it . . . I'm not taking along tools to change the oil on the road.

Agree?

Stop in a dealer on the road....I'd change it at 3 -4 max just me....