Oil drain plug/Trans drain plug 07 Bagger
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Oil drain plug/Trans drain plug 07 Bagger
I know I am leaving myself open for some shots on this one but I will ask anyway. I have bought the manual and another book on oil changes but I am still unclear on the oil drain and transmission drain plugs on the bottom of the engine. I see one 5/8 drain plug on the front left side of the oil pan and also a drain pug on the bottom right side of the oil pan. What is the difference for the two? I have this desire to change my oil because I am tired of being hammered by the dealer. Your help??
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jbob:
This comical image might help:
As you noticed the "mag plug" on the left side of the pan pointing forward is the oil drain. The right side plug pointing down is to drain the tranny.
On the '07 baggers, all three drain plugs (oil, tranny, & primary) are the same shape & size, and use the same o-ring. The primary drain is directly below the big round clutch cover that's partially hidden by the left rear passenger foot-rest.
The "primary (1 of 2)" and "crank" plugs in the photo above are not used during normal maintenance.
Hope this helps.
This comical image might help:
As you noticed the "mag plug" on the left side of the pan pointing forward is the oil drain. The right side plug pointing down is to drain the tranny.
On the '07 baggers, all three drain plugs (oil, tranny, & primary) are the same shape & size, and use the same o-ring. The primary drain is directly below the big round clutch cover that's partially hidden by the left rear passenger foot-rest.
The "primary (1 of 2)" and "crank" plugs in the photo above are not used during normal maintenance.
Hope this helps.
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I know I am leaving myself open for some shots on this one but I will ask anyway. I have bought the manual and another book on oil changes but I am still unclear on the oil drain and transmission drain plugs on the bottom of the engine. I see one 5/8 drain plug on the front left side of the oil pan and also a drain pug on the bottom right side of the oil pan. What is the difference for the two? I have this desire to change my oil because I am tired of being hammered by the dealer. Your help??
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Ok Guys, mission accomplished. The picture was great, as it established what I imagined was the plugs for the various drains. After changing all the fluids in both bikes I don't know what the savings was, but after I got things rolling it wasn't that big of a job. Used Amsoil products which are a little pricey, but the other savings kind of offset that expense. Thanks again for your help!!
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if you did'nt save alot more buck's than that you better find a new place to find your oil.i can get mind cheaper than the dino oil at the dealer. and i use amsoil.
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i change mine using a pump through the filler tubes. No fuss, no muss. Excellant picture though!
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thanks
just what this dummy needed - it took me longer to find the damn thing than to change the oil.
I'd still be looking if not for this post.
thanks
I'd still be looking if not for this post.
thanks
jbob:
This comical image might help:
As you noticed the "mag plug" on the left side of the pan pointing forward is the oil drain. The right side plug pointing down is to drain the tranny.
On the '07 baggers, all three drain plugs (oil, tranny, & primary) are the same shape & size, and use the same o-ring. The primary drain is directly below the big round clutch cover that's partially hidden by the left rear passenger foot-rest.
The "primary (1 of 2)" and "crank" plugs in the photo above are not used during normal maintenance.
Hope this helps.
This comical image might help:
As you noticed the "mag plug" on the left side of the pan pointing forward is the oil drain. The right side plug pointing down is to drain the tranny.
On the '07 baggers, all three drain plugs (oil, tranny, & primary) are the same shape & size, and use the same o-ring. The primary drain is directly below the big round clutch cover that's partially hidden by the left rear passenger foot-rest.
The "primary (1 of 2)" and "crank" plugs in the photo above are not used during normal maintenance.
Hope this helps.
