tire pressure and oil
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tire pressure and oil
What is the proper tire pressure for my 2000 fatboy i have a 160 on the rear. and ill sound really stupid the drain plug where is it located on my bike and how many quarts of oil and what grade. I have always had it done for me and was going to do it myself.
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I've attached a parts schematic of your oil tank and lines. Your drain plug is item #30. The line runs down along side the frame behind your oil tank. I believe your tire pressure is 40-42 psi. Should take 3 quarts of 20w-50. It'll depend on your location weather-wise according to the manual.
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....dmc&A=239&B=43
You may want to check out your owners manual. The information you seek is in there...
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....dmc&A=239&B=43
You may want to check out your owners manual. The information you seek is in there...
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here a good link for oils changes on a softails.
just scroll down the page.
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.HTML
To learn more about the oil we use read through these links.
There's hundreds and hundreds of OIL Threads in here
instead of typing it all out.
HERE.
This is the main home page. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/index.php
Here is the OIL section. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ted-topics-30/
For Motor OIL, read in here. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...your-bike.html
For Primary OIL, read in here. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ur-choice.html
For Tranny OIL, read in here. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...o-you-use.html
There is no BEST..only what U like and whats easy to get. then the right price.
Each of the three OIL threads does have a survey in them that shows whats most popular.
After using several oils over the yrs, I prefer and use MOBIL 1 V-Twin 20-50 in motor and primary, and MOBIL 1 GL 75-90 in tranny. But thats just me.
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just scroll down the page.
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.HTML
To learn more about the oil we use read through these links.
There's hundreds and hundreds of OIL Threads in here
instead of typing it all out.
HERE.
This is the main home page. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/index.php
Here is the OIL section. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ted-topics-30/
For Motor OIL, read in here. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...your-bike.html
For Primary OIL, read in here. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ur-choice.html
For Tranny OIL, read in here. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...o-you-use.html
There is no BEST..only what U like and whats easy to get. then the right price.
Each of the three OIL threads does have a survey in them that shows whats most popular.
After using several oils over the yrs, I prefer and use MOBIL 1 V-Twin 20-50 in motor and primary, and MOBIL 1 GL 75-90 in tranny. But thats just me.
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Proper tire pressure should be on the side of the tires.
With filter change, mine takes about 3 1/2 quarts of oil. That's what it's supposed to take according to the service manual. Best to ride it (not just let it idle) for at least 20-30 minutes (to scavenge the sump) right before you drain the oil.
With filter change, mine takes about 3 1/2 quarts of oil. That's what it's supposed to take according to the service manual. Best to ride it (not just let it idle) for at least 20-30 minutes (to scavenge the sump) right before you drain the oil.
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My 2005 has a 150 on the rear. The manual states 36 front and rear riding solo and 36 front 40 rear, with a passenger.
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Proper tire pressure should be on the side of the tires.
Usually that is the MAX tire pressure NOT the what's recommended pressure...
With filter change, mine takes about 3 1/2 quarts of oil. That's what it's supposed to take according to the service manual. Best to ride it (not just let it idle) for at least 20-30 minutes (to scavenge the sump) right before you drain the oil.
Usually that is the MAX tire pressure NOT the what's recommended pressure...
With filter change, mine takes about 3 1/2 quarts of oil. That's what it's supposed to take according to the service manual. Best to ride it (not just let it idle) for at least 20-30 minutes (to scavenge the sump) right before you drain the oil.
On my bike if U put in 3 1/2 quarts U'll be blowing oil all over the place.
HERES WHAT I'd DO, IF I WAS U.....
On Ur first change put in 4-5 oz in the filter so she don't take as long to build up OP... the add about 2 1/2 quarts in the tank, then start her up for a few mins and then let her sat about 5, then check Ur stick and only fill to around the 1/2 way between low and full,, so U don't have blow out oil..
Last edited by oct1949; Mar 20, 2012 at 06:08 AM.
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My point was that it might take more than 3 quarts. I was not telling anybody how much oil to put in there oil bag.