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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Hí ! I need some help, I've got my first HD yust now, it is a 2006 used sportster custom, -and I did'nt get any manual with- so now I cant open
the oil tank to control the oil level. It is jumping up -thats all, but after I cant turn it to open.
Please tell me the way
Or any idea to get a manul, e.g.: download ?
Thx much: Denis /Hungary/
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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There is not a valve to control oil flow if thats your question.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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There is not a valve to control oil flow if thats your question.

My oil tank cap is my problem, it works like: first I push it than the cap jumping out 2 cm but after I cannot turn it to open, maybe I need some spec. tool??
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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If you are wanting to check the oil level....you just have to push, then when the cap pops up....just turn it. Its tight so you will have to put some a$$ into it when you turn it...
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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If you are wanting to check the oil level....you just have to push, then when the cap pops up....just turn it. Its tight so you will have to put some a$$ into it when you turn it...
Thanks much, I were afreaid to break it
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Don't be, that little cap's pretty tough. Well, don't use a gatorgrip on it, or anything, but, yeah, just put a li'l muscle into it, and it should be fine.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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sometimes when someone does not put it back on right it will be tough to replace. Be sure it goes back on correctly.
 
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If you replace the stock dipstick with the HD analog oil temp dipstick (about $45.00) it's a lot easier to remove & install, and you get an oil temp gauge to boot.

 
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Thank you ! I come a beer to you all. It was an invitation to Budapest
 
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Also when reinstalling it look at the notches and the tangs. One is wider than the other. It is possible, although very hard to do, to install it backwards. When you get it out look at them to be sure that the previous guy didn't cross them.

If it has an aftermarket seat you might need to lift on the edge to get a better grip on the cap.

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