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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Ok, I am working on a 2002 Fatboy. Which plug do I pull to change the oil? Pics if possible please.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Suggest you use the search feature and/or get a manual.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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Located under the frame directly under the oil tank. The bolt almost is like on the frame on the bottom...
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Suggest you use the search feature and/or get a manual.
I used the search and nothing came up. That is why I asked and it is not my bike so why would I have a manual for it. I am just helping a friend who got back from Iraq last night.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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elvis, thank your buddy for his service. My son just returned a couple weeks ago.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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so you have a 2000 Fatty, and didnt know where the drain plug is?! or just didnt want to tell him

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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Uhhh..maybe look under the oil tank?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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follow the rubber hose that leaves the oil tank, it is at the end of this hose :-) Probably terminated in a piece of the frame real close to the right pass footpeg.
 
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Originally Posted by RocketRocker
Located under the frame directly under the oil tank. The bolt almost is like on the frame on the bottom...
2ND THAT, underside of frame below oil bucket. CARB SIDE.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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look at the bottom of the frame under neath the oil tank, it is near the rear leg jsut in front, it is a hex head bolt 5/8 socket and has a allen key fittin inside asweel

the gear box drain is up under between the 2 shocks, it is also a 5/8 headed bolt

the primary drain is located at the rear, jsut under the derby cover, it is a torx fittin
 
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