Time for my first service. What do I need?
Road Warrior
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Before putting the oil filter on, I always pour some oil directly into the filter--enough so that if you look in the center of it, it's about a third full. This is probably an old school habit, but I remember being told a long time ago that if you don't do this, it puts old "sump" oil right back into a clean filter right of the bat. FWIW......
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Cruiser
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From: Orlando Fl
Great tutorial! Definitely helpful for someone doing there first oil change. Helps to get an idea of what your looking for and seeing that walkthrough.
If you run the synthetic, you can put the same oil in all three holes.
Real easy job.
How to do routine maintenance oil change Harley Davidson Motorcycle | Law Abiding Biker Podcast - YouTube
Watch that video and you will be good to go.
I have done mine without a torque wrench in the past but I would recommend getting one.
Save alot of money!
Real easy job.
How to do routine maintenance oil change Harley Davidson Motorcycle | Law Abiding Biker Podcast - YouTube
Watch that video and you will be good to go.
I have done mine without a torque wrench in the past but I would recommend getting one.
Save alot of money!
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Cruiser
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From: Orlando Fl
Makes sense. I'll keep this in mind for my next oil change.
Before putting the oil filter on, I always pour some oil directly into the filter--enough so that if you look in the center of it, it's about a third full. This is probably an old school habit, but I remember being told a long time ago that if you don't do this, it puts old "sump" oil right back into a clean filter right of the bat. FWIW......
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From: Pittsburgh
I also highly recommend getting a shop (service) manual for your bike. Best $20 (on Amazon) that you will ever spend. Gasket numbers, torque specs for every bolt, fluid quantities, etc. I read mine on the toilet.
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From: South Carolina
Before putting the oil filter on, I always pour some oil directly into the filter--enough so that if you look in the center of it, it's about a third full. This is probably an old school habit, but I remember being told a long time ago that if you don't do this, it puts old "sump" oil right back into a clean filter right of the bat. FWIW......
The scavenge system is going to pump the oil out of the sump and through the filter, no matter if you have put oil in the filter or not.
The most important thing to remember about installing an oil filter is to be sure the gasket is lubed (dry gasket is the biggest cause of stuck filters).
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That's the spirit! You'll be wrenching with confidence in no time!
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From: NW
Thanks.
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Cruiser
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From: Orlando Fl
Couldn't find it either