I've not been riding a long time (4 seasons) But since I only ride 5 or 6 months out of the year and the my bike sits in the garage( with an occasional ride if a nice day appears) I was told I should change the oil every season. Was this just another way to get more of my hard earned money from my favorite HD dealership?!?!:small3d031::small3d015::newsmile093:
If your running 20/50 standard oils they are pretty thick.
A switch to a true 100% sny oil will be good for you Fall, winter spring and summer.(HD SMY3 does not count)
Your bike will thank you
I'm no pro by any means, & I'm sure the guru's will steer you right, but I would, better safe than sorry IMO.Now don't I feel stupid... I'll bet that's what I bought was standard oil... It was in a black plastic container... what was I thinking... I wasn't on planet earth I guess... Well I'm taking that out... Question... Should I change the filter as well? Seems like I've read somewhere that you shouldn't mix these oils. Will what's in the filter be to much mixing?
Now don't I feel stupid... I'll bet that's what I bought was standard oil... It was in a black plastic container... what was I thinking... I wasn't on planet earth I guess... Well I'm taking that out... Question... Should I change the filter as well? Seems like I've read somewhere that you shouldn't mix these oils. Will what's in the filter be to much mixing?
I change my oil and filter every 3000 miles unless I'm going on a long trip 2-up and packed for a few days of riding. Then I change it before and after the trip. Overkill? Maybe but no crankcase noises to scare me and now that I have changed to Mobil V-Twin 20-50 it's quieter than new.:bigsmiley11:
Now don't I feel stupid... I'll bet that's what I bought was standard oil... It was in a black plastic container... what was I thinking... I wasn't on planet earth I guess... Well I'm taking that out... Question... Should I change the filter as well? Seems like I've read somewhere that you shouldn't mix these oils. Will what's in the filter be to much mixing?