Can't find tranny drain.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 41
Likes: 2
From: Dallas, Texas
Can't find tranny drain.
Hi All,
Newbie question.
Got the engine oil and filter changed, no problems. Nice 3/4 inch bolt for draining engine oil. Filter turned loose with a pair of big channel lock pliers. Life is good.
Got the primary oil changed, not as nice as engine oil hole, had to go to auto store and buy torx head sockets. But got it changed, no problems.
ButI can't find thetranny drain hole.
Can someone tell me where the transmission drain plug is on a 1997 FLHTCU 1340cc ultra classic, before I push the damn bike over on its side and look at its underbelly???
Russ
Newbie question.
Got the engine oil and filter changed, no problems. Nice 3/4 inch bolt for draining engine oil. Filter turned loose with a pair of big channel lock pliers. Life is good.
Got the primary oil changed, not as nice as engine oil hole, had to go to auto store and buy torx head sockets. But got it changed, no problems.
ButI can't find thetranny drain hole.
Can someone tell me where the transmission drain plug is on a 1997 FLHTCU 1340cc ultra classic, before I push the damn bike over on its side and look at its underbelly???
Russ
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 41
Likes: 2
From: Dallas, Texas
RE: Can't find tranny drain.
Rocknrod,
Great pic.
I used to dogood with color by numbers, so I bet I can follow your directions.
Except, that is not what my underbelly looked like. Leastwise I don't remember it looking like that.
As soon as I am fully awake this morning, I will crawl under there again with your picture in mind.
(Maybe I need to lay on the other side of the bike? *lol*)
Thanks for your help, maybe it will push me over the top,
Russ
Great pic.
I used to dogood with color by numbers, so I bet I can follow your directions.
Except, that is not what my underbelly looked like. Leastwise I don't remember it looking like that.
As soon as I am fully awake this morning, I will crawl under there again with your picture in mind.
(Maybe I need to lay on the other side of the bike? *lol*)
Thanks for your help, maybe it will push me over the top,
Russ
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,241
Likes: 7
From: Daytona, Fla.
RE: Can't find tranny drain.
Oops, that was stupid! Thinkin' oil & got off on the oil bag. Transmission is a big plug dead center under the gear box.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 41
Likes: 2
From: Dallas, Texas
RE: Can't find tranny drain.
Ahhhhhh yes!!!! The service manual... P/N 99483-97
Now why didn't I think of that?
I could have just opened the manual to page 1-40 and read item 2 under the heading of Trannsmission Lubricant and saw that the drain plug was on the bottom of the transmission.
(no need for a ref. to a figure, because there is no figure showing the transmission pan or the drain plug location)
Once again thanks rocknrod, I'll lookusing your drainfor dummies reference.
Russ
Now why didn't I think of that?
I could have just opened the manual to page 1-40 and read item 2 under the heading of Trannsmission Lubricant and saw that the drain plug was on the bottom of the transmission.
(no need for a ref. to a figure, because there is no figure showing the transmission pan or the drain plug location)
Once again thanks rocknrod, I'll lookusing your drainfor dummies reference.
Russ
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
