So, for the shopping list, all that would mean: I’ll still opt for a non-diesel-specific oil, as many manufacturers now have oils specifically for “big V2” aka.
That again is a bit weird, but makes sense considering 20 or more years ago, not many “V2 specific” oils were broadly available and diesel oil is a bit better in absorbing particles and dirt than generic products. The manual states that if you can’t get a hold on original Harley-Davidson oil, diesel-certified oil shall be used instead. Please note that the temperature stated is the minimum ambient temperature:
Engine oil, total amount 3.0 quarts = 2.84 liters in the oil tank.My bike is a 2001 Sportster Custom (so a XL1200C), that means all data in this list will be accurate at least for the model years 2000, 2001, 20 of any 883 or 1200 sportster. (The information should apply to any so called “EVO Sportster” – these are the bikes with the “more modern” motor that’s still frame-mounted. Partly, this is for my convenience after researching this for the oil change on my Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200C:
I will however not dive into all the details of the almost religious process of choosing a motor oil instead, I’ll list the specifications, the amounts needed and some proven brands to choose from. That means you end up with recommendations that are based upon things like “feeling” or “opinion” – most likely not the best advice possible: I mean, if someone tells you that he was satisfied with a certain oil, what is that based on? The smell? Packaging? Do you feel the quality of motor oil while riding? Most likely not, as actually, most modern engine oils are really on a rather comparable level.
people answering in the least scientific way possible, saying that they have had “good experience” with a certain brand without no real foundation for that 🙂.people asking for experience with oil brand X or Y.Since I can now legally ride it on the road, I can warm up the engine – and hence, I am ready to do an oil change 🙂Īs always with oil, the internet is full of: Since I’ve bought my sportster last year, I only did minor work like fixing the tires and the brakes before I then registered the bike for the road. So you need – well, you want – to do an oil change on your Harley-Davidson Sportster? Great! Let’s go!
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