Oil Change Procedure
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Florida
I bought a $1 plastic pitcher from Wally-World at marked it for 38 ounces for my primary oil. Sure, I have Poindexter tendencies but you can never get it wrong.
Helped a bud with an '06 RK Custom do his 20k service over the weekend. I was slightly lost at first since HD made the changes to the engine/trans/primary in '07. (Drain & fill plugs locations were different.)
Helped a bud with an '06 RK Custom do his 20k service over the weekend. I was slightly lost at first since HD made the changes to the engine/trans/primary in '07. (Drain & fill plugs locations were different.)
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Forest Hill, Md
I sliced a 2 liter soda bottle and made a simple way to add the oil through the derby cover. Basically made a sheet of slightly curved plastic that creates a ramp to pour the oil down.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Michigan
For adding the oil through the derby cover i just put a small plastic threaded "nozzle" on the primary fluid bottle, which allows me to pour from the new smaller opening in the bottle. That way i can make sure it all get in around the clutch plates.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Pacific Northwest
What the newest editions of the service manuals omit (due to editing, I presume) is that the primary oil changing procedure (POCP) can only, and this is very important, only be attempted on the third Tuesday following the month's full moon. They also leave out the sacrificing of your neighbor's Goldwing and displaying the disemboweled machine in his front yard as an offering to the Gods Of Proper Harley Maintenance a minimum of two weeks prior to starting the POCP.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Michigan
Took me a few years to realize that just because the bike costs so much, that the motor isn't rocket science. Its been said before on here, but for the most part these motors aren't anything more than fancy tractor engines 
Regular maintenance is of course important, but they also withstand a fair amount of abuse as well!
Regular maintenance is of course important, but they also withstand a fair amount of abuse as well!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Staten island NY
in the manual there are specific amounts for each fluid. get your wives measuring cup and use it. wash it afterwards or she will be really pissed, {ask me how I know that} and just watch those torxs on that ride, use good tools and good judgement. happy motoring!!!
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Road Warrior
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From: Virginia
Most things are pretty easy to do, remember that if you shouldn't have to beat some thing or pry it(in most cases). If it doesn't smell right, look right or feel right some thing is probably wrong. The manual is your friend.
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