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Sep 17, 2011 | 04:13 PM

harleybiker

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I Just Did It!

I just changed my oil by myself, oil, O-ring, and filter. I know to many of you it's not a big deal but for me it was and is a big deal. I feel proud with accomplishment and the whole job didn't take much longer than 30-45 minutes. Also used a bit of the blue loctite on the drain plug. Old O-ring was shredded. Put a K&N chrome filter on and replaced with Amsoil Syn oil, 3 quarts. Took her out for a ride of about forty miles or so and no leaks on my garage floor. Oh and I torqued the drain plud to 15lbs. Does all of this sound logical and correct? Thanks.
hb

Sep 17, 2011 | 05:54 PM

dirty 3rdy

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rite on bro!!!!during your victory cervesas check out scavenger oil changer by rogue.com...or just google scavenger oil changer..its a TRIP!!!!
i remember my first oil change lol makes the scutter run so much better....
good job!!!

Sep 17, 2011 | 07:08 PM

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...Also used a bit of the blue loctite on the drain plug. Old O-ring was shredded.

Does all of this sound logical and correct? Thanks.
hb

OK, why the loctite? Assuming the surface between the drain plug and block are clean, just the o-ring (in good condition) should be sufficient.

Sep 17, 2011 | 07:30 PM

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No need for loctite, just a new o ring is sufficient...nice job. Like they say, "Harley Davidson....making mechanics out of riders for over a hundred years"

Sep 17, 2011 | 07:40 PM

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congrats on the oil change !!I do the oil changes for a couple friends not sure why they won't do it but oh well..now you are a mechanic,who knows where it will end?? always a confidence builder when you can work on it uorself instead of paying to have it done....at least thats the way I feel.....

Sep 17, 2011 | 07:47 PM

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You are off to a good start.

Next time skip the blue locktite and use either teflon tape or white high temp threadlocker (available at the auto parts or HW store).