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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 02:36 PM
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98 superglide changed my oil over filled it some so i went ahead and took the plug out to drain some of it out nothing came out
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 03:34 PM
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Did you pull the dip stick out to let it drain? If not it will get air bound and very little will come out.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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You're probably taking the crank case bolt out and not the separate oil tank drain plug. Reason you got any was you drained the small amount that normally runs in sump and since bike has not been started, there is none now. However, you really should not be using this plug for oil changes. Just guessing however.

The underside plugs of Harley's unless you have a manual are not what they seem and over the years have changed. If Harley motor company had any sense, they would label them. However, if they did that, it would appear that is was OK for the owner to change fluid or if he happened to drain transmission and not realize it and tear it up, they would loose out on a big dollar repair. Or you happened to crack the block with the tapered plug for checking sumping. (someone did on here not too long ago)
 

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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonnys
98 superglide changed my oil over filled it some so i went ahead and took the plug out to drain some of it out nothing came out
You should really purchase a HD shop manual for your bike before attempting anything else.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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got it figured out ty for your input
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonnys
98 superglide changed my oil over filled it some so i went ahead and took the plug out to drain some of it out nothing came out
Probably got your holes mixed up.
Nothing to be terribly ashamed of. I've had that mishap on girls once or twice.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 06:34 PM
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Probably got your holes mixed up.
Nothing to be terribly ashamed of. I've had that mishap on girls once or twice.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonnys
got it figured out ty for your input
So what was it?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Warp Factor
Probably got your holes mixed up.
Nothing to be terribly ashamed of. I've had that mishap on girls once or twice.
 
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