Changing all the fluids
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Changing all the fluids
I just got a motorcycle lift and since I bought the bike used and don't know the "real" history, I figure I should change all the fluids. I'm thinking about going with royal purple. I'm sure there is a lot of debate on which is better/worse, but I'm not looking for that argument. I'd just like to know what fluids there are to change? I guess I'm a bit confused on the term "primary" I hear that some. I'm assuming that the ones to change are motor oil, tranny & brake?
Thanks, J.
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RE: Changing all the fluids
The V-rod doesn't have a seperate engine and transmission. The drain plug in the pan takes care of it. I suppose you can change the brake fluid if you want. The coolant should be good for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
I change the oil and oil fiter, wash the air filter (I have a K&N) and replace the tires. Not much else to do.
I change the oil and oil fiter, wash the air filter (I have a K&N) and replace the tires. Not much else to do.
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The V-rod doesn't have a seperate engine and transmission. The drain plug in the pan takes care of it. I suppose you can change the brake fluid if you want. The coolant should be good for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
I change the oil and oil fiter, wash the air filter (I have a K&N) and replace the tires. Not much else to do.
The V-rod doesn't have a seperate engine and transmission. The drain plug in the pan takes care of it. I suppose you can change the brake fluid if you want. The coolant should be good for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
I change the oil and oil fiter, wash the air filter (I have a K&N) and replace the tires. Not much else to do.
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Don't forget to replace the blinker fluid as well.
Don't forget to replace the blinker fluid as well.
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Speaking of the blinkers.....I recentely put smoked lenses on both ends. They came with amber bulbs. Ever since I swapped them over, when I turn on either blinker they blink like normal for 5 blinks or so then speed up to a fast blink(kinda like when one is burned out on a car) Perhaps it is some sort of built in feature? Any ideas?
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Speaking of the blinkers.....I recentely put smoked lenses on both ends. They came with amber bulbs. Ever since I swapped them over, when I turn on either blinker they blink like normal for 5 blinks or so then speed up to a fast blink(kinda like when one is burned out on a car) Perhaps it is some sort of built in feature? Any ideas?
J.
Speaking of the blinkers.....I recentely put smoked lenses on both ends. They came with amber bulbs. Ever since I swapped them over, when I turn on either blinker they blink like normal for 5 blinks or so then speed up to a fast blink(kinda like when one is burned out on a car) Perhaps it is some sort of built in feature? Any ideas?
J.