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Doing Your Own Oil Change While Touring

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Old 06-21-2016, 05:56 PM
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I think both of the drain plugs have allen head recess in them. If so most likely your HD "tool kit" would probably work for you, other wise a 5/8 socket and small ratchet should be fine.
 

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Old 06-21-2016, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
Go to the garage.
Remove "multi-tool" from bike.
Try "multi-tool" on drain plug.
If it doesn't fit, acquire the proper tools.
Rejoice in answering your own question.
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Old 06-21-2016, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rwt
I didn't ask, "should I do an oil change..," I asked if the new Rushmore multi-tool toolkit has what I need to perform an oil change. I'm fully aware that there would need to be a catch pan for the oil.

I'm familiar with the properties of synthetic oil. It just wouldn't be that big of a deal to dump the oil and purchase fresh, provided I didn't change the oil filter. Since everyone thinks it's no big deal to go 8K - 10K miles with synthetic oil, surly the old filter & the little oil remaining in the filter would be inconsequential. Now, ,back to my original question. Does anyone know if you can you perform an oil change (minus filter change) on the road using the new Rushmore Multi-Tool toolkit?
Yeah...I know if you can...
 
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Back in my younger days running around on our Shovel's think we would just add oil. Some times it was what ever oil we could get our hands on at that. haha! Pretty sure your bike will be fine for 6000 miles but 6001 and shes gana blow.
 
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Originally Posted by ndnguyd
Back in my younger days running around on our Shovel's think we would just add oil. Some times it was what ever oil we could get our hands on at that. haha! Pretty sure your bike will be fine for 6000 miles but 6001 and shes gana blow.
Reminds me of one of the guys who'd "catch the drippings" ( drippings like the Exxon Valdez ) and would put them back in the tank :>)
 
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
Go to the garage.
Remove "multi-tool" from bike.
Try "multi-tool" on drain plug.
If it doesn't fit, acquire the proper tools.
Rejoice in answering your own question.
I was fixin to say the same damn thing....just find out yourself...since your so adamant on changing it on a trip yourself, try it before.
Let us know how it it works out for you.
 
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They give you this Multi tool with a 2016?
Didn't get one with my 14, man did I get qypped.
 
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Originally Posted by Bricklayer
They give you this Multi tool with a 2016?
Didn't get one with my 14, man did I get qypped.
They still did not know how many coolant leaks were going to need a tool to repair.
 
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
Go to the garage.
Remove "multi-tool" from bike.
Try "multi-tool" on drain plug.
If it doesn't fit, acquire the proper tools.
Rejoice in answering your own question.
I could not have said it better!
 
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I was recently faced with a very similar problem - when to change the engine oil and filter on my 2014 twin cooled Harley. I love the bike so I wanted to get it right. I paid to consult with expert V-twin design engineers. In fact, they had been in the business of V-twin engine design for over 100 years. What they told me was to change the oil and filter every 5000 miles if I don't ride in a lot of stop and go traffic. They also said to use 20-50W dino oil.

Do what you want, but if you would like to help me with the fees for the engineering expense I incurred I would be appreciative of it.
Tom
 
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