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I just got a new bike. I have ordered the HD service manual. However I want to change the oil and the manual is not here yet. From what I've read I understand I use 3 quarts. Does anyone know the weight? And should I use synthetic?
Thanks
Originally Posted by dtaylor00
lol, everyone keeps saying read the owners manual. He clearly said in his original post that he's waiting on it to arrive...
CAUTION: The 05 Owners Manual calls for 3.6 quarts motor oil. This spec applies only to factory new, dry, motors and is an incorrect quantity for an oil change.
For a motor oil change, the correct amount is ~2.75 quarts.
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