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Oil in a new engine

#1 User is offline   SilentRider 

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Posted 06 July 2011 - 07:44 AM

When buying a brand new bike, or new engine, do you trust the oil it came with? Do you ride it right away, or are you quick to replace the oil? Also, any other things you do when buying your bike to make it last longer?

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Posted 01 September 2011 - 02:24 PM

The oil that comes in the newer bikes is pretty good. I believe Harley previously recommended changing the oil after 500 miles but now have extended it to 1000 miles. I would ride the first 1000 miles then change the oil, then again at 5000, then recommended intervals or at least once a year.
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Posted 14 September 2011 - 02:28 PM

Same as above.
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Posted 12 October 2011 - 02:38 PM

I still like to change oil at around 500. Any bits or pieces of engine "cast" material would be removed.
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Posted 24 December 2011 - 01:52 PM

View PostFatboy3, on 12 October 2011 - 02:38 PM, said:

I still like to change oil at around 500. Any bits or pieces of engine "cast" material would be removed.

This is correct and what I would do to be on the safe side!
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 08:45 PM

View PostJustDennis, on 01 September 2011 - 02:24 PM, said:

The oil that comes in the newer bikes is pretty good. I believe Harley previously recommended changing the oil after 500 miles but now have extended it to 1000 miles. I would ride the first 1000 miles then change the oil, then again at 5000, then recommended intervals or at least once a year.


I agree that is what i do.
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