Oil filter and forward controls?

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Aug 1, 2009 | 04:43 PM

#11

archergodwin

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Spilled oil is the main reason I remove the voltage regulator... it gives good access to the whole front then, and I can clean, wipe and flush any oil drippings of the motor mount.... I use a biodegradable citrus based engine cleaner to 'flush' any oil off, then use pressurized air to dry it off. Two bolts and the regulator is back in place...

Aug 1, 2009 | 07:50 PM

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seniorsuperglideE8

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Don't have to disconnect fwd. controls on the 02 or 05 dyna's. New bikes frames must really be different.

Aug 1, 2009 | 08:11 PM

#13

Tat2u

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From: South Australia

u may not need to drop it off, depending what wrench you use, I do for mine

Aug 1, 2009 | 09:39 PM

#14

PigInaBlanket

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I drop my linkage by undoing the one nut. It's so damn easy there is really no reason not to do it. Gives you room to put something under the filter to help catch the oil when you unscrew the filter.
I have no idea of the torque value for that nut I just tighten it good and no problems after 3 oil changes so far.

Aug 1, 2009 | 10:30 PM

#15

jousley

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have on 07 SB as well.. u don't have to remove the linkage.. just use the strap wrench and ur golden

Aug 1, 2009 | 11:25 PM

#16

BlackDenimBob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RonnR

You don't have to,, But the time it takes to lossen and remove
the front linkage, saves much in time and mess trying to work around it.
Torque Value? Its just a small bolt and keeper nut...
Tight is the torque value. I promise if you took it to a
Dealer for your service work, They wouldn't put a torque wrench of it....

+1...I change fluids every 3k and have never used any LocTite on the shifter linkage...remove the nut,replace the filter and replace with a medium 'grunt' on the nut...

Aug 1, 2009 | 11:29 PM

#17

BlackDenimBob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by archergodwin

De Greaser and a water hose works for me...Removing the regulator seems a bit '****'....but whatever 'floats your boat'...

Aug 2, 2009 | 08:44 AM

#18

maddghost

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Quote:

Originally Posted by archergodwin

I don't touch the linkage when doing my filter change... I drop the voltage regulator and use a standard automotive (smaller...) oil filter wrench... no problem.

That is exactly what I've been doing since buying HD's oil filter wrench which did not work so i returned it that same day last year! I wrap a thick cloth (cut off jeans pant leg) around the back of the filter to catch any oil leaking out,then wipe up what leaks out despite that ,and it all takes 10 minutes to do! Never touched my shifter linkage , but if you remove yours remember how much force you used to loosen it in the first place and go with that-it's not critical.

Be careful of the sensor sticking out to the right of the filter apparently it is quite sensitive!

Last edited by maddghost; Aug 2, 2009 at 08:46 AM.

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Aug 2, 2009 | 08:56 AM

#19

Mk1Racer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seniorsuperglideE8

Don't have to disconnect fwd. controls on the 02 or 05 dyna's. New bikes frames must really be different.

That's what I was thinking. I haven't had to remove anything when I've changed mine. I form a trough out of some cardboard, and let the excess oil run into the drain pan. I have seen some strange things on parts installation instructions though. I put a turn signal relocation kit on my '04 WG, and the instructions said to take the gas tank off.