drained oil. dip stick reads full
Road Master
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From: Eastern Iowa
All taking different oils.
I'd find a buddy (or manual) before going too far as you can screw up the bike with not getting the fluids in the correct spot.
Don't mean to sound cruel but it sounds like you are lost while changing oil.
Other riders are always willing to help.
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Road Captain
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From: Whittier ca
You have three drain plugs and three openings for the engine oil, primary and tranny.
All taking different oils.
I'd find a buddy (or manual) before going too far as you can screw up the bike with not getting the fluids in the correct spot.
Don't mean to sound cruel but it sounds like you are lost while changing oil.
Other riders are always willing to help.
All taking different oils.
I'd find a buddy (or manual) before going too far as you can screw up the bike with not getting the fluids in the correct spot.
Don't mean to sound cruel but it sounds like you are lost while changing oil.
Other riders are always willing to help.
I know the primary is where the derby cover/ clutch inspection. Cover is. On the left side.
On the right side where the cam cover and dipstick is has two drain plugs. One in front and one in back. Which is which?
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From: Eastern Iowa
That previous oil change video was good. Watch it.
Did you remove either plug?
I have an Ultra but I'd guess one plug is for the oil and the other for the tranny. Less oil will be in the tranny. About 3 qts. will come out of the engine. You'll know the difference.
The primary drain is on the left. Watch the other videos that load after the engine oil video. Primary oil will go in on the left side.
Good luck and watch those Youtube videos.
Did you remove either plug?
I have an Ultra but I'd guess one plug is for the oil and the other for the tranny. Less oil will be in the tranny. About 3 qts. will come out of the engine. You'll know the difference.
The primary drain is on the left. Watch the other videos that load after the engine oil video. Primary oil will go in on the left side.
Good luck and watch those Youtube videos.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Whittier ca
That previous oil change video was good. Watch it.
Did you remove either plug?
I have an Ultra but I'd guess one plug is for the oil and the other for the tranny. Less oil will be in the tranny. About 3 qts. will come out of the engine. You'll know the difference.
The primary drain is on the left. Watch the other videos that load after the engine oil video. Primary oil will go in on the left side.
Good luck and watch those Youtube videos.
Did you remove either plug?
I have an Ultra but I'd guess one plug is for the oil and the other for the tranny. Less oil will be in the tranny. About 3 qts. will come out of the engine. You'll know the difference.
The primary drain is on the left. Watch the other videos that load after the engine oil video. Primary oil will go in on the left side.
Good luck and watch those Youtube videos.
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Should look like this:
The Drain plug is labeled Mag Plug. Replace the O ring every time. Some dealers give you one free, some charge a dollar. There are threads on buying them in bulk for much less. I will post on that later.
There are many Tranny threads with what to use. Do a search.
The Drain plug is labeled Mag Plug. Replace the O ring every time. Some dealers give you one free, some charge a dollar. There are threads on buying them in bulk for much less. I will post on that later.
There are many Tranny threads with what to use. Do a search.
Last edited by Ron750; Aug 2, 2014 at 03:50 AM.
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Road Master
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From: Wyoming
Awesome photoshop Ron750, and a perfect explanation.
Should look like this:
The Drain plug is labeled Mag Plug. Replace the O ring every time. Some dealers give you one free, some charge a dollar. There are threads on buying them in bulk for much less. I will post on that later.
There are many Tranny threads with what to use. Do a search.
The Drain plug is labeled Mag Plug. Replace the O ring every time. Some dealers give you one free, some charge a dollar. There are threads on buying them in bulk for much less. I will post on that later.
There are many Tranny threads with what to use. Do a search.
It'll sort itself out. After you pay for that, you'll know the difference between the oil and transmission drain plugs.