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Take a ride for a half hour.
Pull the oil fill plug.
Unscrew oil drain plug and check the magnetic end for metal particles.
Unscrew the filter and let the hole drain.
Install new filter; put a little oil on the rubber ring of the filter. Hand tighten.
Replace the "O" ring on the oil drain plug and install the plug.
Fill with ALMOST 4 qtarts of oil. (my 06 Road King)
Replace the oil fill plug.
Crank it up and check for leaks.
Good luck .
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