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It's the same on the 2002. I hve a fatboy, and the oil drian is on the lefts ide frame rail near the swingarm, and the tranny drain is up between the shocks. Don't know what you did, but at least you are asking questions now.
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From: Aussie Downunder
can be either side mist I have seen have been on the right side
Road Warrior
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From: Aussie Downunder
Beerninja well done
Dont over fill it!
check previous post I upload a image for you
and if you are changing the filter dont forget to fill new filter with oil before you screw it on
cheers
merry xmas
Dont over fill it!
check previous post I upload a image for you
and if you are changing the filter dont forget to fill new filter with oil before you screw it on
cheers
merry xmas
Tourer
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From: Texas
I don't ride a softail but I really, really think your are pulling the wrong plugs. I think the oil drain is somewhere up between the shocks under the center of the bike. Go to the nearest public library and look in the Clymer manuals or chiltons that might be in the reference section. Ask the librarian assistant for help if you get lost in there. That's all I have
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From: Texas
Bingo
As stated in a previous reply, follow the line from your oil tank, on the right side of the bike, to the frame. Look under the frame and you will see a 5/8" plug for the engine oil.
Between the shocks at the forward end is the transmission drain plug, which is also takes a 5/8" socket. There are 'O' rings that go on each of these drain plugs. Put 3 quarts of oil in the oil tank, then take it for a ride until the engine is warmed up. Check your oil level, with the engine warm, within a few minutes after you shut it off. Top off as needed
My 2005 requires the bike to be on the jiffy stand to check the oil level. I think your year the bike should be straight up, but I'm just guessing. You are better off having a little less oil, then too much oil in the tank.
I use a strap wrench to remove the oil filter. Put a piece of cardboard or aluminum foil under the filter, so oil that drips while you are removing it doesn't puddle on your engine.
Your transmission fluid level needs to be checked, when the bike is standing straight up.
Good luck.
Tom
Between the shocks at the forward end is the transmission drain plug, which is also takes a 5/8" socket. There are 'O' rings that go on each of these drain plugs. Put 3 quarts of oil in the oil tank, then take it for a ride until the engine is warmed up. Check your oil level, with the engine warm, within a few minutes after you shut it off. Top off as needed
My 2005 requires the bike to be on the jiffy stand to check the oil level. I think your year the bike should be straight up, but I'm just guessing. You are better off having a little less oil, then too much oil in the tank.
I use a strap wrench to remove the oil filter. Put a piece of cardboard or aluminum foil under the filter, so oil that drips while you are removing it doesn't puddle on your engine.
Your transmission fluid level needs to be checked, when the bike is standing straight up.
Good luck.
Tom