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Sketchy
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 08:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

anyone know when im really supposed to change my firebolt, 2009 XB12R for the second time? I did the initial one at 1000 miles and used synthetic from Harley. I am currently approaching 3600 miles.
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Firebolt020283
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 08:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

the owners manual I have on pdf that i took from the website before they took it down says 5000 miles.
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Gunut75
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 08:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Now is a good time. I change mine with dino juice every 2000. Runs awesome. 05 12R 18.5k miles. 49 mpg average.
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Skinstains
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 08:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do it now, I do all of mine (both engine & gearbox)at 3000 or before with Amsoil. I know it's viewed as wasting money by most but it gives me peace o' mind and all my stuff works great.
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Sketchy
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 08:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

do i also change the transmission fluids?
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Skinstains
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 08:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I do both every time, but every person on this board will tell you something different. That is good in a way as you will know that just about anything will work just fine.
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Sketchy
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 08:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Skinstains, so just to get this correct, every 3 to 5 thousand miles i should change everything, yes?
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 09:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm a firm believer in every 5000 miles. Its easy for me to keep track of.
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Shatrat
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 09:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Every 10,000 miles whether I need it or not.

Just kidding. I usually change the oil around 4500 or so. I don't stick to a round number, but I don't lose track of where I'm at either.
I always keep one of my trip meters tracking the last oil change, and the other tracking the last fill-up.
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Skinstains
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sketchy, I can't tell you what to do but I can tell you that if you do as I do your bike will be happy for a long long time. I change both the engine oil and gearbox oil every 3000 miles. Because I run Amsoil 100% synthetic I don't worry if I'm on a trip or something and the mileage will be more that 3000 before I get home to change it as the particular oil I use DOUBLES the manufacturers change/drain intervals. Take a few minutes to read the whole description in this link and you will probably be buying Amsoil. I am in no way connected to Amsoil besides being a purchaser/user and stand to gain nothing by you using or not using it.
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Skinstains
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 09:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sketchy, what time is it in Guam ? Hell, what day is it in Guam ?
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Skinstains
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Shatrat, so you come here to show off with your fancy TWO trip meters ? No-one likes a showoff you know...
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Skinstains
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's the link I forgot to put in my post. Don't you start Shatrat...I've had about enough of you tonight...


http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mcv.aspx
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Sketchy
Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 09:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

its Monday at 1pm now, talkn to the future man! thanks stains
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Greg_e
Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

At least once a year if you don't put 3500 to 5000 on it. Going to try a Seafoam clean out this spring on mine and see what happens, either I lose a lifter that seems to be clicking or it gets better so not much to lose.
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