First time Oil Change problems
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First time Oil Change problems
Just got a slightly used 07 Road King Classic. Changing all three tanks @5000 miles. Got the motor and the tranny done. The primary is killing me. I cannot get all the T-27 torx screws out of the round cover, one is stripped, one is directly behind the passenger floorboard, which is on so dang tight I have to buy more tools to get it off. Of course, the tank is drained. Any other way to get new oil in, or do I have to replace the entire cover? So much for saving a few bucks... Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
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Just got a slightly used 07 Road King Classic. Changing all three tanks @5000 miles. Got the motor and the tranny done. The primary is killing me. I cannot get all the T-27 torx screws out of the round cover, one is stripped, one is directly behind the passenger floorboard, which is on so dang tight I have to buy more tools to get it off. Of course, the tank is drained. Any other way to get new oil in, or do I have to replace the entire cover? So much for saving a few bucks... Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
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Thanks, Mike. Got the gasket. Who makes the impact screwdriver for torx? Sears? Or does that work like a ratchet, where I would need torx bits? I'm kinda new to this workin' on the bike or anything that isn't a standard bolt...
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The reason for the stripped bolts is that someone probably used a chinese made bit on the head. Probably from harbor freight. That's what happens. They leave a mess for the next guy. Once you get them out, the stock OEM replacements are fine, jst buy quality American made bits from Craftsman or Snap On or Mac and a small impact driver.
Man, I feel your pain. I wound up using a ball-peen and chisel to CAREFULLY turn the damn torx screws out, and then replaced them with Allenheads. My local Ace Hardware has a chrome nuts and bolts box.
You have to remove the left rear floorboard. Period.
I recently did my 4th oil change, and found that if I remove my regulator in front of the oil filter (two 7/16 nuts, and only takes a couple of minutes) it was easier to put a piece of cardboard under the filter and I didn't have the mess of oil running all over everything before it hit the pan.
You have to remove the left rear floorboard. Period.
I recently did my 4th oil change, and found that if I remove my regulator in front of the oil filter (two 7/16 nuts, and only takes a couple of minutes) it was easier to put a piece of cardboard under the filter and I didn't have the mess of oil running all over everything before it hit the pan.
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"You have to remove the left rear floorboard. Period."
No you don't!
If the mount is on the highest position you can reach all screws with no problem. I do it all the time!
No you don't!
If the mount is on the highest position you can reach all screws with no problem. I do it all the time!
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On the 06 I can add fluid threw the inspection cover which a little up and to the rear of the round cover. Just have to use funnel.
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I always remove the passenger floorboard for easier access. It's 1 bolt so no big issue.
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As stated previously.
1-Get some floorboard extenders.They provide much comfort and facolitate the cover removal.
2-replace the Torx with allen heads!
3- Use a piece of aluminum foil (heavy duty) and make a few folds in it. Slide foil under filter prior to removal of filter and let drain into pan or other container(I use a coffee can). Have a good oil filter removal wrench available.
Note foil in picture.Works great. Also helps to use a pair of latex gloves. Some will get away but not as much as not using a pan.
Once you have any and all plugs removed, check for metal shavings as the center magnet will collect these. Also inspect the O rings to make sure they are in good condition and not torn. Keep several spares.
This is a "two beer" job. 10 if you are patient while letting the oil drip out of the pan
1-Get some floorboard extenders.They provide much comfort and facolitate the cover removal.
2-replace the Torx with allen heads!
3- Use a piece of aluminum foil (heavy duty) and make a few folds in it. Slide foil under filter prior to removal of filter and let drain into pan or other container(I use a coffee can). Have a good oil filter removal wrench available.
Note foil in picture.Works great. Also helps to use a pair of latex gloves. Some will get away but not as much as not using a pan.
Once you have any and all plugs removed, check for metal shavings as the center magnet will collect these. Also inspect the O rings to make sure they are in good condition and not torn. Keep several spares.
This is a "two beer" job. 10 if you are patient while letting the oil drip out of the pan