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Superglide at 140,000 miles

2001 FXD She’s nineteen years old and this is my first “new” bike. I bought it at Moroney’s, in Newburgh, and now, she’s got 140,000 miles. So here’s a little history: - Motor oil and filter were changed 56 times. Once in Orem, Utah, once in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the rest of the time, in my garage. I started out using Pennzoil 20/50, before switching to HD Syn 3, and finally, MOBILE 1 15W-50, full synthetic. Great oil, great price. -I changed the plugs 11 times. Harley plugs are good. Actually, the last Champions I had performed well, for over 10,000 miles, but one time, I had a bad one, right out of the box, and it soured me, left a bad taste, and from now on, I'll use the Harley plugs or Autolite 4164 at a loose .040. -I greased the neck bearing 3 times; front end removal required. -I changed the fork oil six times. -I repacked the swingarm four times. -I changed the speedo sensor twice. -Every Winter, I Lube My Cables *maintenance numbers continue to change ...