2012 Harley Davidson Nightster with 300 miles

[shanneba]

The 57148 is the filter WIX shows for the 2012 XL1200N.
It is listed as a nominal 5 micron filter.
57348 is the chrome version.
http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=1721791



51348 is a nominal 21 micron filter (like the standard HD Sportster filter) and would work also.
http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=34462

 

[Nicasio]

Originally Posted By: ragtoplvr
Oil filter on Harley is in the return to the tank. It has specific flow values that must be correct or you can flood the crankcase sump.

Rod


Originally Posted By: shanneba
The 57148 is the filter WIX shows for the 2012 XL1200N.
It is listed as a nominal 5 micron filter.
57348 is the chrome version.
http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=1721791



51348 is a nominal 21 micron filter (like the standard HD Sportster filter) and would work also.
http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=34462



Would y'all say the 5 micron would be too restrictive on oil flow since the standard factory HD filter is a 21 micron?
Also, since this will be the 1st oil change at 300 miles, would it be better to just go with conventional oil again & then change to synthetic on the next oil change??

 

[LoneRanger]

I'd stay with conventional below 1000 miles but that's just me. I would also use only the HD branded filter, for warranty peace of mind.

 

[CT8]

Originally Posted By: Jarlaxle
This hot-running throwback is an application where synthetic is probably beneficial...I would run synthetic 20-50 (any brand) in the engine and whatever HD recommends in the primary.
the difference between todays syn oils and top end conventions isn't enough to make a meaningfull difference.

 

[Nicasio]

Ok I picked up 6 quarts of Valvoline 4-Stroke Motorcycle Conventional 20W50 oil from Walmart. Only $3.97 each. What a deal! Then drove to my local O'reilly's Auto Parts for a WIX 57148 oil filter. Got the filter for free! I went to go pay for it & the parts guy asked me if I brought the old filter. I was like why?? He said if I brought one in our county is having an exchange program & I can get any oil filter up to $15 for it. So I was like [censored] hold on & ran out to my work truck. All I had were some used Ingersoll Rand compressor oil filters (huge) from a PM service I did last Friday, but luckily the guy was cool & took it anyway

 

[Jarlaxle]

Originally Posted By: CT8
Originally Posted By: Jarlaxle
This hot-running throwback is an application where synthetic is probably beneficial...I would run synthetic 20-50 (any brand) in the engine and whatever HD recommends in the primary.
the difference between todays syn oils and top end conventions isn't enough to make a meaningfull difference.


So...you must have some actual EVIDENCE of that, then?

 

[Silverado12]

^^^My Harley runs fairly cool (considering it's air-cooled) and doesn't seem to be as hard on oil as bikes with the tranny using the same oil as the engine.

 

[Jarlaxle]

What are your oil temps and/or the numbers from the UOA?

 

[Nicasio]

The bike hasn't been ridden in a while. Be the 1st time I will ride it myself. I know the engine should be warm, but I'm doing the tranny as well, so how many miles should I ride around before I dump out the engine & primary oils?

 

[BigCahuna]

10 miles will get everything that needs to come out in the oil suspened.,,