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Mar 20, 2009 | 08:29 PM

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Transmision oil change

Does anyone know where in the h--l the drain for the tranny is on a 97 fatboy i,ve looked all over the tranny and cant find it ,thanks for the help

Mar 20, 2009 | 08:46 PM

streeteagle

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Should be directly between the shocks.

Mar 20, 2009 | 09:24 PM

Other Sheep

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Is this one of those times when you need it and don't have it? My 99 was the same as the 07, between the shocks. Let it cool and you should be able to feel where it is.

Mar 20, 2009 | 09:35 PM

Pop Pop

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10-4 on the location. It is hard to find, but exactly between the shocks and about 6" above the frame rail. Don't know if you can "feel" for it, but you can see it if you get the bike on a lift. The shocks are too close together to get my hand up there.

Mar 20, 2009 | 10:01 PM

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Sorry fellas its not there i even raised the bike up nothing there, Ive change the fluid on several heritages, road kings , ultras and sportsters all 99 and above but for the life of me i cant find it on this 97 bike and i too thought it would be in the same place looks to be the same tranny. THANKS ANYWAY {see i dont have and i need it } BUT I WILL GET IT.

Mar 20, 2009 | 10:53 PM

Other Sheep

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Maybe the previous owner changed the tranny. You may have to pull the fill plug and turn the bike upside down. That worked for my old lawnmower.

Mar 20, 2009 | 11:17 PM

Olyone

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IF you you do find it I recomend Red Line. I just replaced my fluid from the HD Motor Oil they put in and put in Red Line. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Shifts smooth and the oil stays on the gears rather than flying off. Bike feels and rides smoother!!