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Feb 25, 2013 | 06:31 PM

#8901

Misbehaven

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From: Sheboygan,Wi

even if i don't reach 5000 before winter comes I change it every year just before riding season.

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:04 PM

#8902

GriffinDenim13FLHX

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Couldn't hurt that's for sure. Just want the oil change at intervals to be stress free oil, filter, clutch adjustment since I am in there anyway and AC and then ride. Debating on Amsoil all three holes. Whatever oil I start with I would like to continue to use the same.

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:17 PM

#8903

Sgt_Jim

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From: Central Jersey

just FYI.. there's a plug-hole under your crankcase on the engine.. don't ever touch that bolt..that's not your oil drain.. your actual oil drain is on the frame under the oil tank, kind of behind the exhaust mounting point

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:50 PM

#8904

CaptainMorgan_SOS

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Have you checked out Redline? http://www.directcycleparts.com/chem...-969_1847.html

Just another suggestion to further confuse you... It's what I went with and love it. There was a definite, noticeable difference with the shockproof transmission oil for sure.

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:52 PM

#8905

GriffinDenim13FLHX

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OK cool thanks. I was trying to find some videos and see which ones to remove. But can't find one for 96b CI. So I have been hesitant. Thanks for the heads up.

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:54 PM

#8906

GriffinDenim13FLHX

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Ya I have used redline oil in my past bikes but you know this is a Harley= my first . So yeah kinda over thinking it probably ha.

Feb 25, 2013 | 08:21 PM

#8907

Misbehaven

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Griff11LO

Here is a link for your fluid changes. Just scroll down a bit to the sections you want. Simple easy to follow instructions with good pictures.
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.HTML

Last edited by Misbehaven; Feb 25, 2013 at 08:24 PM.

Feb 25, 2013 | 08:50 PM

#8908

GriffinDenim13FLHX

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Thank you. pictures are goooood!.

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Feb 25, 2013 | 08:57 PM

#8909

GriffinDenim13FLHX

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Gear box is a little different in that one being an 88ci and all but still similar for the rest for sure ty. You do not see to many videos on the big ci motors.

Feb 25, 2013 | 09:16 PM

#8910

Misbehaven

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No but it is a good reference. Last quick service on my bike and the wife's Sportster took me about an 1 1/2 hrs to do both bikes. That was complete fluid changes,cable lube and crankin some grease into the steering head.