Lifter screen
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 15
From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
Lifter screen
OK, changed my oil tonight and have a question... Why would they make something as critical as the lifter galley screen, so difficult to access????? Is there a replacement plug that anyone is using?
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Anderson, MO
lifter screen
Yeah, that big slotted bolt thingy is a bitch, and it's easy to mess up the slot. I got a socket head plug from the J&P catalog. I have also seen them in chrome acorn head and other styles. Most of the big aftermarket catalogs (J&P, dennis kirk, etc.) carry them.
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 15
From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
Thanks, I'm going to take a look.. I was a bit irritated when I posted, venting more than anything, but I appreciate the info. Any other input (or venting) would be appreciated. It really wouldnt be such a big deal if the nut was 1/4" taller or the machininc was 1/8" wider, but NOOOOOOOOO.........
Thanks again,
Thanks again,
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,223
Likes: 3
From: Peoria, AZ
The good news is you don't HAVE to check that everytime unless you're paranoid. I've got 85K on the Heritage and only checked that screen maybe three times. Everytime it was clean! The screen was eliminated on newer models as "not needed": filter catches that stuff anyways.
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 15
From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
Yea, very true.... But, since I stopped by my Indy, and picked up a ne plug with a 7/16" nut on top. It will take me 30 sec to check it now and wont be a hassle. Thanks anyhow.. Points well taken, BTW, yes they do make something...
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 448
Likes: 3
From:
- service manual says to check/clean lifter screen at
every oil change.
- its easy to do and if you've got compressed air,
its even easier.
.
every oil change.
- its easy to do and if you've got compressed air,
its even easier.
.
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,199
Likes: 3,087
From: NW AR
I've done it maybe 4 times in 75K miles and never found anything in it. Now on my Shovelhead, where the clutch plate material goes through the engine oil with a useless wad of fiber as an oil filter, I would check it at each oil change and used to pull little bits of junk out of it all the time.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,223
Likes: 3
From: Peoria, AZ
I knew someone would pull the SM like a gun on that one! The SM says a lot of things people "should" do but do not necessarily "need" to... It's written for the service mechanic, not the DIY's. "The screen was eliminated on newer models as "not needed": filter catches that stuff anyways." The 10 micron premium HD filter catches all (better than a screen)!
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 15
From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
I totally agree that you can get by without checking it. But, if its easy to check, why wouldnt you? I see too many guys shortcut their jobs in my bussiness, all based on, "never had a problem with it before".. I'll continue checking mine, now its easy..