Oil Change Question
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Oil Change Question
The filter on my bike is mounted transverse. Not uncommon even in automotive applications.
My questions is that because you can get a full fill rate on the filter prior to installation, does anyone crank their engine over prior to full ignition and how would that be done on these.
In automotive applications, it is easy to just pull the fuel pump relay prior to changing the oil and let the car die. After oil change, crank the car over several times to get full circulation and pressurization in the system.
Is this even an option on Harleys?
My questions is that because you can get a full fill rate on the filter prior to installation, does anyone crank their engine over prior to full ignition and how would that be done on these.
In automotive applications, it is easy to just pull the fuel pump relay prior to changing the oil and let the car die. After oil change, crank the car over several times to get full circulation and pressurization in the system.
Is this even an option on Harleys?
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You might consider this. It's made by Moore Sensible. Web site: http://www.mooresensible.com/ costs $199.00. Takes about 30 minuets to install.
I have the H-D oil cooler on the bike to but that doesn't interfere with it. The cooler adapter mounts on the passenger foot peg mounting hardware. The foot peg goes back on after you install the adapter. The oil filter can be precharged before installing it. It's up high enough so it doesn't drag in hard cornering.
I have the H-D oil cooler on the bike to but that doesn't interfere with it. The cooler adapter mounts on the passenger foot peg mounting hardware. The foot peg goes back on after you install the adapter. The oil filter can be precharged before installing it. It's up high enough so it doesn't drag in hard cornering.
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That is slick!
Love it. Thanks for the link.
Love it. Thanks for the link.
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Does anyone mount this filter to the front frame spar?
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Not to start a debate, but all big twin Harleys are now wet sump except for the "B" motor softails. If I am incorrect so be it, but a dry sump system has to have a separate oil tank. That is the way the softails are set up as was my old "75" Sporty. However, my dyna has an oil pan under the motor and you check the oil at the motor not at a separate oil tank like the softails. I used to have to change the oil by draining the oil tank, now I unscrew a drain plug in the bottom of the engine, just like my car.
