changing all 3 oil holes every 3k is a good thing
#61
05-22-2014, 07:41 AM
It's not bubbles on the stick its in the oil. And I've checked it after a hard run with a thermometer and yes its boiling. I've torn down Harley motors where the oil was changed ever 5k and some where it was changed every 2-3k and all I can say is there's a difference of sludge build up. Also are you guys forgeting that most oil has a shelf life? Good practice to change it every 3 months regardless of the miles. So before you guys bash know what the hell your talking about please!
I always wonder how Harleys and a chat room can redefine the laws of physics?
Oil has a shelf life? It is a billion years old! Are you saying that after a billion years it might be expiring tomorrow? Modifiers will outlast any regular oil change interval and has been regularly proven.
#62
05-22-2014, 07:56 AM
#63
05-22-2014, 07:58 AM
I'm not trying to be mean or anything, but you, sir, are full of it.
http://www.ask.com/question/what-is-...t-of-motor-oil
If you have boiling oil in your Harley, your do-dads are probably roasted, too. 572 degrees, Fahrenheit. Yeah, sure.
Diggs
http://www.ask.com/question/what-is-...t-of-motor-oil
If you have boiling oil in your Harley, your do-dads are probably roasted, too. 572 degrees, Fahrenheit. Yeah, sure.
Diggs
#66
05-22-2014, 08:31 AM
Road Warrior
#67
05-22-2014, 08:34 AM
Road Warrior
I change all 3 every 3k miles. I dont think its over kill. Its not about the oil break down and synthetics and all that but its more about getting all the contaminates out asap. Metal chips. fibers and so on. In a race bike the oils are changed out after every moto, run or race. i figure it costs 400 bucks for a dealer to do it and i do it myself for about 65 bucks so why not. Maybe its just me but after a 3 holes are changed she just seems to run better. Im not rich but im not lookin to save money on maintenance either. i save by doin my own routine maintenance. anybody else do this.
#68
05-22-2014, 08:37 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
This brings up an interesting question from me. My 11 RKC only has 3k miles on it. I changed all fluids at 1k miles to synthetic. Now that's been almost 2 years ago. I work a lot and don't get to ride much. So I don't think the normal change intervals apply in my situation. As little as I ride I think a change every year as opposed to 3k or 5k miles is a better rule for me to follow. Thoughts?
#69
05-22-2014, 08:40 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
This brings up an interesting question from me. My 11 RKC only has 3k miles on it. I changed all fluids at 1k miles to synthetic. Now that's been almost 2 years ago. I work a lot and don't get to ride much. So I don't think the normal change intervals apply in my situation. As little as I ride I think a change every year as opposed to 3k or 5k miles is a better rule for me to follow. Thoughts?
#70
05-22-2014, 08:41 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
This brings up an interesting question from me. My 11 RKC only has 3k miles on it. I changed all fluids at 1k miles to synthetic. Now that's been almost 2 years ago. I work a lot and don't get to ride much. So I don't think the normal change intervals apply in my situation. As little as I ride I think a change every year as opposed to 3k or 5k miles is a better rule for me to follow. Thoughts?