Primary Drain Plug "Upgrade"
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From: Edmond, OK
Originally Posted by RLH3175
My 1996 Ultra Classic's drain plug on the primary would screw all the way though and fall into the primary. I did not want to spend the money for a new cover, so after 5 years of putting up with the drip, I plugged the hole, it doesn't leak a drop, but when I have to remove the primary cover, I remove the chain adjuster cover and take about 3 feet of 1/4" hose and siphon most of the oil out and then take a towel and lay it under the primary then remove the cover. My Norton did not have a drain plug.
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The stock plug is still available at the dealership.
Part number 739A.
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
I know you can fit up to an '06 outer primary to your bike.
The stock plug is still available at the dealership.
Part number 739A.
The stock plug is still available at the dealership.
Part number 739A.
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From: Edmond, OK
Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
I used the Teflon tape on mine. Went around the plug about 8 times, trimmed the "overage" that went inside. Tight as a drum.
Did this for 21 years.
Did this for 21 years.
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I used Hylomar on the threads of the primary and transmission pipe plugs when I had my Evo Softail. Over 200,000 miles and never leaked a drop. Didnt have to be much more than finger right either.
