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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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Thanks for the input, I will pass on the info!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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I bet the stealers won't tell him that when the warranty runs out. Using too much oil.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AmishindianHD
its not normal to not need oil between oil changes

I have owned three Harleys, none of them used any oil between 5k changes. None of my more than 10 or so Jap bikes ever needed oil between changes.

None of my more than 15 automobiles ever needed oil between changes....wait, my 85 S15 Jimmy used a little, but I never changed it, just put in used motorcycle oil when it needed some. Went more than 225 k miles, about the last 100k on the same filter and no changes.

I say it is normal to not need any oil, but it is also acceptable to use a little, perhaps a quart in 5K mikes, I would accept.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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My 103 didn't use any until I got the stage4 kit, used 1.25 qts in 3500 miles, going to keep a closer eye on it now
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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My Street Glide burns some oil, but not that much. My Dyna with the 96 not a drop.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Had a quart with me on my 4900 mile trip. Used half of it up for top-off's. Not worried.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Make sure the oil isn't being pushed into the primary due to a leaky seal. Just measure how much comes out when you drain the primary.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Conventionasl vs. Synthetics isn't about which is "better"; it's about which lasts longer, while assuring safe operation, in relation to cost. Any product can be over or under utilized.
Make an informed decision; first consider your operating conditions, next determine your maintenance plan, and then pick your lube and filter. Don't do it the other way around ...
 
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Originally Posted by RoadGlidinFreak
Mine has needed a total of just over a quart and a half in about 5000 miles and I run a 50/50 split between Amsoil 60 and Valvoline 50
What is your thinking on running a mix like that?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by groovna
I know a guy with a 2012 103" trike that is using about a quart of oil to every 2000 miles.
I have a 2012 Trike, 103, SE255 cams with 20,000 miles. The cams were put in at 15,000 miles. I do not baby it; but, don't pound the crap out of it all the time either. It might be down 1/4 quart when I get ready to change the oil at 5,000 mile intervals. I use Amsoil 20/50 but don't think that makes a difference, just a matter of personal choice.
 
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