Well thanks to all of you for your advice. I did my first oil change today, since the dealer did the 1k service last year. I noticed that my drain plug had some white residue, which looked like some kind of teflon lubricant. I wiped it clean and inspected the o-ring (which looked fine) but did not put anything on the threads. Should I have put teflon tape (or any other kind of lubricant) on the threads? Did not seem to need anything as it threaded on just fine and I did not see any leaks when I was done. I did notice that when I took the plug out, it was not very tight at all. The whole thing took about an hour, including cleanup, and I went with Amsoil synthetic 20w-50. I followed the advice of a few of you on this forum and pre-filled the oil filter about half way with fresh oil, so that when I started it for the first time, the oil light was only on for about 1-2 seconds as it had enough pressure. The bike only took 2 quarts and 24 ounces (manual says it is a 3.5 quart capacity - 2009 Fatboy). I guess the rest was left in the engine. I tried using the cut up soda bottle method for changing the oil filter, but it still made a mess. I did not do the tranny and primary as they only have about 1,000 miles on them. I will do them probably with the next change.

 

Sounds like you did a good Job ,
I allways replace the O ring and Add 3 Qts. of Oil...........
And I keep the Oil in the Middle of the 2 Lines

 

Dennyo,
I will pick up a few new o-rings next time I am at the dealer. I figured since it was in good shape, why not re-use it. Also, my oil level was at about 3/4 up between lines.

 

Purfect ,,, at Level

 

A tip for ya...go to like Ace hardware,and pick-up those O-rings for a couple of cents, I bought 12 for a buck...

 

AR15-Deuce,
That is a good idea. Do you know what size they are or will I just have to bring in the old one next time I do a change?

 

o-ring
-013 just make sure it is 7/16 ID and 9/16 OD.

I've got a lifetime supply package of 50 for $1.50 from Fastenal

 

Thanks Tomcat1. I will pick up some at the local hardware store and keep them handy. Looks like I will definitely be doing my own oil changes from now on.

 

Yeap those are them...Screw harley they get enough $$$$.that way you change them Every time,that's what I do...oh yeah good job on the oil change,and the $$$ you saved

 

Thanks for the great info guys. Getting back to my original post, what was the white stuff on the threads? I guess this is not needed?