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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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i have a 1997 softail custom can't find the transmission drain plug, i have looked between the shocks but it is not there! any other ideas????? frustrated!!!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Keep looking. Its there! Mirror and a flashlight.
 
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Yup, that's where it is. If you don't have a lift, the flashlight and mirror trick will do it for you.
 
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EVO is not in between the shocks.... It's a small allen on the side of the transmission. Most likely hidden by your exhaust.
 
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Originally Posted by hspring03
EVO is not in between the shocks.... It's a small allen on the side of the transmission. Most likely hidden by your exhaust.

Below the side cover.


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