help needed trans drain plug
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help needed trans drain plug
on my heritage to save some money i decided to change my oil/filter myself no probs, but when i came to change the trans fluid, the drain plug seemed to have been overtightened by the last techi and the key started to turn with no effect, whats the best method of removing the plug i will get a new one to replace it, do i have to take off the trans cover and drill it out or is there another method any help thanks.
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Hey bro first thing what year is your bike... and if it's a softail TC the drain plug is between the shocks under the bike, right... If memory serves me right it's a allen screw or you can use a 5/8 socket with an extension to reach it...
Are you talking about the cover where the clutch cable goes into? or to check or add fuild?
Are you talking about the cover where the clutch cable goes into? or to check or add fuild?
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Sure its not a 1/4 Allen wrench?..also,I think you may be refering to the primary drain plug...good luck...
Last edited by PurpleHaze; Sep 3, 2009 at 03:15 AM.
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Your trying to drain the primary not the tranny. On my bike the primary drain plug is the same as the tranny plug. Allen wrench internal and hex head external.
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it's almost like a set screw(no head) & either hex or torx drive(i forget which).
as mentioned, the trans drain is located between the rear shocks. it's hard to get a good look at. i just go by feel. also as mentioned, that plug has a hex head & hex drive.
i recommend a service manual.