Engine, transmission and primary oil change notes for M8

[Phu Cat]

I drained 3 quarts and 27 ounces of oil from the engine. This includes oil from the filter. I only warmed up the engine for 5 minutes prior.

Why?  What good does that do?  I always lay out the tools for an oil change before I go on a long ride so I know my oil is appropriately hot.

PC

[Xyzzy]

I drained 3 quarts and 27 ounces of oil from the engine. This includes oil from the filter. I only warmed up the engine for 5 minutes prior.

Why?  What good does that do?  I always lay out the tools for an oil change before I go on a long ride so I know my oil is appropriately hot.

PC

Usually I drain the oil after a ride, just like you do.



I hit 5K on my RK today. It took me a bit longer than usual at 28 days. The high humidity lately has made riding a bit tough.

I had the transfer issue right out of the gate but I fixed it myself with the HD vent kit.

https://harleytechtalk.com/htt/index.php?topic=96613.msg1307375#msg1307375

Now I am running M1 20W50 in the engine, M1 10W40 in the chaincase and M1 75W140 in the transmission.

I have started to run the oil a little bit lower on the dipstick so I am only putting in 4 quarts. I had to add 8 ounces at 4000 miles to keep it above the fill line.

All said, the bike is working perfectly!