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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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Gentlemans, please help before i run of money, I am trying to cahnge the oil in my 2008 Softail Deluxe.
For the last 2 yrs Harley dealership has done the service, but I want to start working on the bike myself.
WHERE is the plugs for draining the oil?
in the store they told me it is 2 plugs but I am able to find only one

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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Check these links, come with pictures and step by step instructions.
Or buy the "fix my hog" DVDs
Or buy the service manual!

How to change primary oil:
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.PRIMARY.HTML

How to change engine oil:
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.ENGINE.HTML

How to change gearbox oil:
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.GEARBOX.HTML
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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DO NOT... I REPEAT... DO NOT remove the plug at the bottom of the engine case.The service manual would be a good investment if you want to do your own service work.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Page 91 of your owners manual. Oil drain plug is in the frame rail on rt side of bike just below the passenger ft peg. 5/8 socket.

If you plan on doing service to your bike do yourself a favor and also buy a Service Manual part #99482-08.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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look on the bottom of the Oil bag - tank, there will be a hose coming down
thats it
 
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Make sure you can get the derby cover screws loose BEFORE draining the oil out of the primary. Don't ask me how I know.
 
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Make sure you can get the derby cover screws loose BEFORE draining the oil out of the primary. Don't ask me how I know.
What happens if you don't?
 
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What happens if you don't?
You won't be able to drive it to a shop to get the screws out, if the fluid is drained. I never found a screw I couldn't (eventually) get out, but those suckers can get froze in that cover and strip out the heads. Happens too often. (Dissimilar metals). The same mistake stranded my neighbor until I bailed him out with my chisel trick.
 
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