First oil change for 07 Street Bob......Questions!
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07-27-2007, 09:54 PM
RE: First oil change for 07 Street Bob......Questions!
Some will say that they are not needed but I strongly encourage you to get yourself a couple of quality torque wrenches. One in inch/pounds and one in foot/pounds.
Do your own servicing. If you don't already have a service manual, get one, it is worth it's weight in gold.
Do your own servicing. If you don't already have a service manual, get one, it is worth it's weight in gold.
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07-28-2007, 05:46 AM
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RE: First oil change for 07 Street Bob......Questions!
ORIGINAL: rstick
I have a question that relates to this. If I change to synthetic at 1000 miles, do I need to change the fluids again soon due to left over HD fluids or is there just a minimal amount that doesn't drain so it doesn't matter? I have ordered a manual but it hasn't arrived yet and I don't know if it will address this or not.
I have a question that relates to this. If I change to synthetic at 1000 miles, do I need to change the fluids again soon due to left over HD fluids or is there just a minimal amount that doesn't drain so it doesn't matter? I have ordered a manual but it hasn't arrived yet and I don't know if it will address this or not.
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07-29-2007, 02:11 AM
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RE: First oil change for 07 Street Bob......Questions!
You don't need the HD oil filter tool.. I removed mine using a strap type filter tool. Same one I use to change the oil in my truck. I had to take the shift linkage apart so that the filter would come all the way out. (WG with forward controls)
Lotta guys say to get the filter that has the nut on the end, with the strap filter tool you don't need that I don't think.
wt.
Lotta guys say to get the filter that has the nut on the end, with the strap filter tool you don't need that I don't think.
wt.
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03-20-2008, 07:22 AM
RE: First oil change for 07 Street Bob......Questions!
I'm about to change the oil for the first time on my '07 FXD. This won't be the first time I've done it on a motorcycle, but it is the first time on this motorcycle.
I have the service manual, and the tools.
I have just one question: neither the owner's manual, nor the shop manual mentions whether or not the bike should be level, or on the side stand when I drain the oil...
I'm assuming it should be on the side stand, for two reasons: the location of the drain plug, and the fact that you check the level when the bike is on the side stand.
Can anyone clarify this?
I have the service manual, and the tools.
I have just one question: neither the owner's manual, nor the shop manual mentions whether or not the bike should be level, or on the side stand when I drain the oil...
I'm assuming it should be on the side stand, for two reasons: the location of the drain plug, and the fact that you check the level when the bike is on the side stand.
Can anyone clarify this?
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03-21-2008, 09:55 AM
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RE: First oil change for 07 Street Bob......Questions!
ORIGINAL: risdo
I'm about to change the oil for the first time on my '07 FXD. This won't be the first time I've done it on a motorcycle, but it is the first time on this motorcycle.
I have the service manual, and the tools.
I have just one question: neither the owner's manual, nor the shop manual mentions whether or not the bike should be level, or on the side stand when I drain the oil...
I'm assuming it should be on the side stand, for two reasons: the location of the drain plug, and the fact that you check the level when the bike is on the side stand.
Can anyone clarify this?
I'm about to change the oil for the first time on my '07 FXD. This won't be the first time I've done it on a motorcycle, but it is the first time on this motorcycle.
I have the service manual, and the tools.
I have just one question: neither the owner's manual, nor the shop manual mentions whether or not the bike should be level, or on the side stand when I drain the oil...
I'm assuming it should be on the side stand, for two reasons: the location of the drain plug, and the fact that you check the level when the bike is on the side stand.
Can anyone clarify this?
I've got an 07 FXDB. I'm pretty sure my owners manual and my service manual include this bit of information.
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03-21-2008, 12:49 PM
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RE: First oil change for 07 Street Bob......Questions!
ORIGINAL: turbochad
I have finally put a little less than 1,000 miles on my 07 Street Bob so I called the local HD shop in town to schedule the 1st service. I remember when I bought the bike how big of a deal they made about the 1st service. Anyway, I call and they tell me it is going to be around $300.00 for the service! What the hell are they going to do that is worth 300? I was just wondering if this is actually a basic oil change and I should do it myself, or if they change other fluids at this time and make other adjustments. Any help would be great as I cant ride the bike until I get this taken care of, thanks!
I have finally put a little less than 1,000 miles on my 07 Street Bob so I called the local HD shop in town to schedule the 1st service. I remember when I bought the bike how big of a deal they made about the 1st service. Anyway, I call and they tell me it is going to be around $300.00 for the service! What the hell are they going to do that is worth 300? I was just wondering if this is actually a basic oil change and I should do it myself, or if they change other fluids at this time and make other adjustments. Any help would be great as I cant ride the bike until I get this taken care of, thanks!
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03-21-2008, 02:36 PM
RE: First oil change for 07 Street Bob......Questions!
ORIGINAL: risdo
I'm about to change the oil for the first time on my '07 FXD. This won't be the first time I've done it on a motorcycle, but it is the first time on this motorcycle.
I have the service manual, and the tools.
I have just one question: neither the owner's manual, nor the shop manual mentions whether or not the bike should be level, or on the side stand when I drain the oil...
I'm assuming it should be on the side stand, for two reasons: the location of the drain plug, and the fact that you check the level when the bike is on the side stand.
Can anyone clarify this?
I'm about to change the oil for the first time on my '07 FXD. This won't be the first time I've done it on a motorcycle, but it is the first time on this motorcycle.
I have the service manual, and the tools.
I have just one question: neither the owner's manual, nor the shop manual mentions whether or not the bike should be level, or on the side stand when I drain the oil...
I'm assuming it should be on the side stand, for two reasons: the location of the drain plug, and the fact that you check the level when the bike is on the side stand.
Can anyone clarify this?
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