OIL CHANGE

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TopsFury

Discussion Starter · Mar 13, 2010

I found out today, that they want $90 to change the oil on my Fury, WOW!!!!!

I purchased a 1500lbs, motorcycle jack from Harbor Freight, 4 quarts of oil of Lucas 10W40 sync blend, and tomorrow I will go buy the filter. They were going to charge me $60 bucks for labor, after I purchased the oil and filter, that’s amazing..

I pay less for my Vette after I buy the oil and filter, what a racket…

I need to save my money for my new C&C solo seat

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Richard1

· #2 · Mar 13, 2010

Cool man, maybe I sould be changing my own oil from now on.

Painter

· #3 · Mar 13, 2010

I do my own oil changes and that is the only way to go if you are able. I would suggest a full synthetic oil and not a blend and once you go syn. --stay syn.

Full Synthetic costs a little more but I am sold on it.

mobe

· #4 · Mar 13, 2010

Painter said:
I do my own oil changes and that is the only way to go if you are able. I would suggest a full synthetic oil and not a blend and once you go syn. --stay syn.

Full Synthetic costs a little more but I am sold on it.

Werd!

I use Castrol Syntec in my truck and Amsoil in my ATVs. The moto will be getting the same treatment next service.

furyfun

· #5 · Mar 13, 2010

500 mile dealer service

when i bought my fury from the dealer they told me i had to bring the bike back to them at the 500 mile mark for oil change in engine and drive shaft. Then to check my valve sets for proper seating. Anyone else get told the same thing?

How can i get my photo to post on my reply instead of a question mark?

Thanks

Kent
Matte Silver Fury

Painter

· #6 · Mar 13, 2010

Yep. Told that and did it. Valve job can only be done (according to my dealer) when bike is completely cold. Had to leave it overnight. Very little adjustment there.

furyfun

· #7 · Mar 13, 2010

sounds good thanks painter. nice to know that the dealer wasn't trying to stiff me for $500.00 for the service check and oil change.

LesterDiamond

· #8 · Mar 13, 2010

furyfun said:
sounds good thanks painter. nice to know that the dealer wasn't trying to stiff me for $500.00 for the service check and oil change.

Where did the $500 come into the picture?

Painter

· #9 · Mar 13, 2010

LesterDiamond said:
Where did the $500 come into the picture?

Yeah. Where did that come in???? I think it ran about $150 total for the complete 1st service including the Valve adjust.

Vic

· #10 · Mar 13, 2010

Anybody know what regular brand oil filters will work for replacement? I'd prefer not to purchase the overpriced honda filters and find one by Wix or Bosch. I see Wix 51365 works for other VTX1300 bikes, so that should probably work.

460brevill

· #11 · Mar 13, 2010

even with full synthetic make sure it is motorcycle oil.if your oil dosent have the clutch additiv you could be asking for trouble.ride safe

JimmyFarris

· #12 · Mar 13, 2010

TopsFury said:
I found out today, that they want $90 to change the oil on my Fury, WOW!!!!!TOP

Holy Crappola......Somethings wrong with that dealer......Mine has $19.95 for everything....oil, filter and labor......

Dave Maher

· #13 · Mar 13, 2010

I plan on doing my own oil changes also an will be switching also to full synthetic but I was unaware of a special synthetic for motorcycle only. Any one know of the better choices for synthetic for motorcycles.

Clueless

· #14 · Mar 13, 2010

Vic said:
Anybody know what regular brand oil filters will work for replacement? I'd prefer not to purchase the overpriced honda filters and find one by Wix or Bosch. I see Wix 51365 works for other VTX1300 bikes, so that should probably work.

From the VTXOA bord, FOR INFO ONLY.
The following is a list of filter numbers that will work on the 1800 and 1300.
Motorcycle specific filters;
AC Delco PF2135
AMSOIL EaOM-103
FRAM PH6017A
Honda OEM #15410-MCJ-003
K&N KN-204
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator Motorcycle ML16817
STP 07
WIX 51358

Car filters about 2.5 inches tall;
AC Delco PF1237
Bosch 3300
Mobil M1-108
NAPA Gold 1365
Purolator L14622
Purolator Pure One PL14622
STP S-02876
WalMart SuperTech ST6607

Car filters about 3.25inches tall;
AC Delco PF-2057
Bosch 3323
Castrol 7317
FRAM 7317
Mobil 1 M1-110
Motorcraft Long Life FL-821
NAPA Gold 1356
Purolator L14620
Purolator Pure One PL14620
WIX 51356

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Clueless

· #15 · Mar 13, 2010

JimmyFarris said:
Holy Crappola......Somethings wrong with that dealer......Mine has $19.95 for everything....oil, filter and labor......

That is about what the oil alone costs.

Clueless

· #16 · Mar 13, 2010

Dave Maher said:
I plan on doing my own oil changes also an will be switching also to full synthetic but I was unaware of a special synthetic for motorcycle only. Any one know of the better choices for synthetic for motorcycles.

For those that want to do it themselves

http://http://www.bareasschoppers.com/engineoil/

JimmyFarris

· #17 · Mar 13, 2010

Clueless said:
That is about what the oil alone costs.

I know....I asked him how he does it, and his answer was they buy the oil in bulk form.....big drum....he passes the savings on to his customers.

Jim Yaro

· #18 · Mar 14, 2010

Changing your own oil isn't that hard. My five year old son helps me work on the bike and cars all the time.

FURY-S1

· #19 · Mar 14, 2010

My 600 mile service was $179, Oil and filter suggestions are appreciated since I will be doing this myself.

CoolTrukka

· #20 · Mar 14, 2010

FURY-S1 said:
My 600 mile service was $179, Oil and filter suggestions are appreciated since I will be doing this myself.

Get the K&N filter. It has a nifty hex head on it so you can take it off with a normal wrench. And if you want to look really awesome get the chrome one.

And the link to the K&N page

http://www.knfilters.com/search/appsearch.aspx

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