drain plug?
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6th Gear
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From: New Hampshire
yes, there was very little oil. i was like wtf and checked dipstick then realized advice giver was wrong, and found this site thank god
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First - welcome to the club.
Second - great job finding this place after realizing you were given bad advice.
Third - the service manual will be your friend.
I use it way more than I ever thought I would. The 'parts' manual is a separate book and also as useful. If has great breakdown photos with all part numbers listed.
How many miles on your 05? Do you know any info what (if anything) has been done about the Cam Chain Tensioners? That's about the only issue you need to worry about. But don't worry, you're not alone. All Twin Cams bikes from 99-06 (except 06 dyna) have the same issue. Do a search and sit back and enjoy the hours of reading.
Second - great job finding this place after realizing you were given bad advice.
Third - the service manual will be your friend.
I use it way more than I ever thought I would. The 'parts' manual is a separate book and also as useful. If has great breakdown photos with all part numbers listed.How many miles on your 05? Do you know any info what (if anything) has been done about the Cam Chain Tensioners? That's about the only issue you need to worry about. But don't worry, you're not alone. All Twin Cams bikes from 99-06 (except 06 dyna) have the same issue. Do a search and sit back and enjoy the hours of reading.
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Good web parts book for you. Item #34 are the tensioners. http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....MBLY-W/-CHAINS
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6th Gear
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From: New Hampshire
thank you yes it is #1. Glad to see it is only a plug. i feel much better now
And ty for the online microfische. that site is awesome.
Im gonna go downstairs and cut the filter i changed yesterday to see if there is any plastic in it.
I can tell this is going to be a fun adventure. Im 32 and i shoulda got a bike 10 years ago im addicted.
Thanks Mike
Ps. is there any other problems with 05's i should address directly? I am very mechanically inclined and like to do my own work.
And ty for the online microfische. that site is awesome.
Im gonna go downstairs and cut the filter i changed yesterday to see if there is any plastic in it.
I can tell this is going to be a fun adventure. Im 32 and i shoulda got a bike 10 years ago im addicted.
Thanks Mike
Ps. is there any other problems with 05's i should address directly? I am very mechanically inclined and like to do my own work.
Last edited by NhHarley; Aug 3, 2012 at 03:11 PM.
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You can use that plug to drain the oil left in the bottom end. Checking that oil for metal and sludge will tell ya alot about a used bike. Use #565 loctite pipe sealant on it, you don't want to lose it or have it leaking. I'm not sure on the torque for an 05 but 06 up is 120 -144 inlbs.