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Old May 21, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Why is it that when I change oil in either one of our Softail Deluxes (an 05 & 06) that after putting in what the book calls for (3.5 qts) that it's always over full and I end up draining back out nearly over 1/2 qt.
Yes, I'm checking it warm and on the jiffy stand, not on the level.
Anyone else have the same problem?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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my 03 never takes more than 3 qts.....

I've heard that from many people

Next time, check the dipstick before putting in that 1/2 quart
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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It is because when you drain the oil there is still some that stays in the engine due to it's design. If you look at the service manual it says 3.5 quarts for a totally dry bike. Fill up 2.5 and run the engine a bit to let it circulate. Check and fill as necessary.
 
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at normal temp let bike idle for 1 minute shut off without 'burping' it and then check
 
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Originally Posted by TexFordD
at normal temp let bike idle for 1 minute shut off without 'burping' it and then check
There's a new one on me. What do you mean by "burping" it?

My Softy takes 3 qts even. My touring bike take 4 qts even.
 
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right 'dar in the manual
page 1-12 2008 manual ride to normal operating temp let idle 1-2minutes on stand shut of and check level.
Burping is that burp you give and cut off to clear the cylinder
 
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Clear the cylinder? Of what? Sounds like junk science...
 
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What HarleyGoodies said. Simple as that.
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Clear the cylinder? Of what? Sounds like junk science...
never heard it called a "burb" before. Seems like a good way to scrub oil off the cylinder walls insuring a nice metal to metal contact the next time you start up.
 
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