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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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I have an 06 night train and just changed the oil,the only thing is i just draineed the oil from the tank,some one told me theres a bolt under the front i think,is that right??
 
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Leave it alone. If you let your bike run for 2 minutes like the manual says before draining the oil, you get most of it out. The few ounces that are in your sump aren't worth the trouble. it won't hurt the new oil one bit.
 
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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There is a drain plug. 3 to be exact. engine, trans. and primary.
You should get a sevice manual for your bike.
 
 
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