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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Can someone tell me where the oil change plug is located on my softail. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Not sure on the TC but for the Evos there is a hose coming off the back of the oil tank and clamped to the bottom frame rail just behind the transmission on the exhaust side.

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its under the frame on the right side kinda just inside the frame, does that make sense? below the oil tank
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Squat down looking at the right passenger footpeg. Find the part of the frame just behind there as it curves down to the bottom. It is just under there - an 11/16 nut I believe.
 
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I'll take a better look. Can you just drain the oil from the tank and change the filter or do you have to pull the plug?
 
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Just flip the bike over and pour the oil out of the tank. Gets on the seat sometimes so be careful.
 
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I'll take a better look. Can you just drain the oil from the tank and change the filter or do you have to pull the plug?

 
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Just flip the bike over and pour the oil out of the tank. Gets on the seat sometimes so be careful.
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