Having a hard time finding the plug for an engine oil change. I've done searches and watched youtube videos, no help. I'm doing this before the primary or tranny to sort out where the oil leak is coming from. Whatever is leaking, its dirty. I picked up oil and filter at HD today, just wanting to take care of this first thing.

Also while I'm at it, the forks are really soft and springy. Are these forks drain and fill? Can I change the fluid without removing handlebars? It appears that way but I havent confirmed this or tried it yet. Thanks!

 

You should have a 1/2 in drain hose coming off the back of your oil tank. The plug is on the end of that hose and should be located clipped to the frame just to the rear of the transmission on the right side of your bike.

You bike must be in an upright position when you change oil.

The forks are drain and fill. I use a 1 7/8 in wrench to get the cap nuts off.

The fork drain plugs are on the lower rear of each fork.

Please don't take this the wrong way but do you have a manual for your bike?
If not and you are planning on doing your own wrenching you really need one.

 

+1 on a Harley service manual. You can find them on eBay and other places on the web. You want the factory service manual not an aftermarket like Clymers. Also get the factory parts manual. The parts manual shows exploded views of just about everything and can really help show how things go together and come apart.

 

I buy a service manual for every vehicle I buy. Most of the them are a very good investment.

 

These videos are a great complement for maintenance too.

FixMyHog

Cheers,

 

Thanks for the help. This may indeed be a bike that I need a service manual for, lol. Its a hoot to ride though and totally worth it.

 

I assume that's a typo. The correct size wrench is a 1 3/8.

 

You are correct. I guess my brain doesn't always connect to my fingers.

 

I found that one of the long trans funnels help with changing/filling the fork oil. I started with a large syringe and soon after threw it in the trash and used the trans funnel and a measuring cup.