I'm a complusive sorta guy, so I put a few days between each of the 3 fluid changes (crankcase, primary, trans) to make it easier to figure out the source of any leaks that might crop up. I change every 5000 miles, using synthetics.
Money to burn.......FXSTBI said:I change my oil every 1700 miles.Also I change all the fluids at the same time
In general the two really are very different. The V-twin is (with the exception of the VR) air cooled. And there lies the rub. You would never expect your car to idle and/or rev between 1000-1500 for an hour in the hot sun without a radiator would you? Well that's what you do every time you with your Harley.crawdaddy said:Fact is, bikes are no different than cars or trucks.. (Which you could be using to customize)
Of course not. That doesn't mean Harleys need radiators either. The designs are different, but the lubrication requirements are similar, perhaps a bit more demanding on the air cooled.DJW said:
In general the two really are very different. The V-twin is (with the exception of the VR) air cooled. And there lies the rub. You would never expect your car to idle and/or rev between 1000-1500 for an hour in the hot sun without a radiator would you? Well that's what you do every time you with your Harley.
You need a new hobby, dude.I change my oil every 1700 miles