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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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If you dont plan on riding for a few days, drain the oil pan while the engine is hot, leave the oil plug out with the catch pan under it, then wait 2-3 days to remove the oil filter. All the oil drains from the filter in 2-3 days by gravity.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by RollaMo
You can get this from Harley (Part Number 63794-10):
Yeah, that's a great idea.
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If you dont plan on riding for a few days, drain the oil pan while the engine is hot, leave the oil plug out with the catch pan under it, then wait 2-3 days to remove the oil filter. All the oil drains from the filter in 2-3 days by gravity.
I think you should add that the bike must be level, not on the side stand, when doing this. Otherwise, there is going to be one very disappointed person when they unscrew the filter.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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is there any way to relocate the oil filter i've seen some bobbers with the oil filter nearthe rear of the bike mounted to the frame oriented vertically
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Lucky
Yeah, that's a great idea.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...l-catcher.html





I think you should add that the bike must be level, not on the side stand, when doing this. Otherwise, there is going to be one very disappointed person when they unscrew the filter.

Wrong, my bike stays on the sidestand.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Lama
Wrong, my bike stays on the sidestand.
Oil enters and exits the filter from the right. A bike on sidestand leans left. How does gravity manage to make the oil flow uphill and then down again?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Taddeoeg
Won't using a pop bottle void the warranty?

No not if you write "Authentic Harley Davidson" on it wth a sharpie marker.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Next time get a can of brakekleen and spray it clean in 30 seconds. Then wash with simple green to remove any residue.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Tat2u
Last change I did I punched a hole in the filter with a screwdriver to drain most of the oil from it before removing it.

This also helps to cut down on the mess.
Now thats a thought! didn't even think of that one.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Lucky
Oil enters and exits the filter from the right. A bike on sidestand leans left. How does gravity manage to make the oil flow uphill and then down again?
I do this every oil change, filter is empty. Pure magic I guess.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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I get on the bike and lean to my right for a few minutes while the plug is out. It seems to help get some of that out. Not all of it, but you have less to deal with.
 
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