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Old Mar 24, 2024 | 09:58 PM
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Hello.

I've had my Sportster S for about 2 years now and I'm thinking about changing the coolant.

Has anyone ever changed it themselves?
If so, I would like to know about the following.

Where is the coolant drain bolt located?
Do you use coolant other than the original?
Are there any points that I should pay attention to compared to a regular bike?

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Old Mar 25, 2024 | 12:44 PM
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If you are going to work on your own bike- i highly recommend the service manual.

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Old Mar 25, 2024 | 08:06 PM
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thank you!
Consider purchasing a service manual.
I'll try to find a place where I can buy it at a lower price.
 
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re service manual.
Where can I purchase a hard copy for the 2023 sportster s ?
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You can get one at the dealer- but i just downloaded a pdf version off the internet. Ive also got a 2023 but downloaded a 2022 version- because the bikes are identical- just color changes through the years. It cost me about 20$US.
 
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