2500 mile oil changes
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RE: 2500 mile oil changes
ORIGINAL: ffb
and the dealer in miami ,of course, specifies 2,500 miles all liquids ,cost is $108.
and the dealer in miami ,of course, specifies 2,500 miles all liquids ,cost is $108.
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RE: 2500 mile oil changes
ORIGINAL: Gutman
If MOCO says you have to run their oil or warranty is voided, they must provide it. Look into Magnusen-Moss act 1975. If you would like to read the true skinny on oil go to this web site. I do warn you, this will change every perception of oil and oil manufacturing you might have. It will answer any questions youmight have also.I read this article years ago.
http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/
follow down left hand side of the pageuntil you see "All about oil." Take your time and enjoy. If you cannot be biased don't read.
Also read the article by Consumer Reports where they tested several Brand named oil's against non name brand in NYC taxi cabs.
If MOCO says you have to run their oil or warranty is voided, they must provide it. Look into Magnusen-Moss act 1975. If you would like to read the true skinny on oil go to this web site. I do warn you, this will change every perception of oil and oil manufacturing you might have. It will answer any questions youmight have also.I read this article years ago.
http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/
follow down left hand side of the pageuntil you see "All about oil." Take your time and enjoy. If you cannot be biased don't read.
Also read the article by Consumer Reports where they tested several Brand named oil's against non name brand in NYC taxi cabs.
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RE: 2500 mile oil changes
If fram motorcycle filters are built like the ones for auto's I would never use a fram.
Very weak designed media spring to keep media sealed against flange to prevent unwanted bypass, paper end seals that leak by osmosis.
Nope I would do HDmoco, napa, wix, carquest, or others like v-twinetc, but not a fram.
just my .02
Very weak designed media spring to keep media sealed against flange to prevent unwanted bypass, paper end seals that leak by osmosis.
Nope I would do HDmoco, napa, wix, carquest, or others like v-twinetc, but not a fram.
just my .02
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From: South-Central Minnesota
RE: 2500 mile oil changes
Mobil 1 Oil changes every 7500 miles with HD filter changes every 2500 miles and appropriate top offs with the new filter.
Based on the vast ammount of reading, I feel secure running it a little farther than most of you, knowing that I am having my oil cleaned better with more frequent filter changes, and the top offs adding someadditives back to the sump...plus my oil is cooled with an engine guard cooler.
Based on the vast ammount of reading, I feel secure running it a little farther than most of you, knowing that I am having my oil cleaned better with more frequent filter changes, and the top offs adding someadditives back to the sump...plus my oil is cooled with an engine guard cooler.
RE: 2500 mile oil changes
Engine..........Red Line 20W50....................every 5000 miles or 1 year(whichever comes sooner).
Primary.........Red Line MTL.......................every 10000 miles or 2 years
Tranny..........Red Line Shockproof Heavy....every 10000 miles or 2 years
These oils meet and exceed the OEM, and the service intervals meet or shorten HD's recommended change intervals.
Primary.........Red Line MTL.......................every 10000 miles or 2 years
Tranny..........Red Line Shockproof Heavy....every 10000 miles or 2 years
These oils meet and exceed the OEM, and the service intervals meet or shorten HD's recommended change intervals.