2005 RK Maint question
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2005 RK Maint question
I am going to be doing my first oil change on my 05 Road King this weekend, and I have a couple of questions. The O-Rings for each of the drain plugs, can someone please tell me the size of each? I have a bunch of O-Rings at the house for working on Scuba Equip, but not sure if I will have the correct sizes or not. The gaskets for the Chain and Clutch inspection covers, are they sold individually or is there some sort of "Oil Change Kit" to buy from the dealer that has all the gaskets and O-Rings in it?
Any tips or tricks for a first timer would be appreciate too. I do have the Maint maunal already. I tried looking through there quickly before coming into work today to see about the O-Ring sizes but did not see the size mentioned. I meant to bring it with me to work so I could go though it on my down time, but forgot it.
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Phil
Any tips or tricks for a first timer would be appreciate too. I do have the Maint maunal already. I tried looking through there quickly before coming into work today to see about the O-Ring sizes but did not see the size mentioned. I meant to bring it with me to work so I could go though it on my down time, but forgot it.
Thanks
Phil
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I'm not sure of the size but you also need to consider the material. Your scuba orings might not be compatable with the heat or petroleum. If your orings need to be replaced, get them from the dealer or an automotive supply. I believe you want Viton material orings.
FYI...I've never had to replace the orings or gaskets on my '02. They've always been in good shape where I just wipe them off and reinstall them.
Good luck.
FYI...I've never had to replace the orings or gaskets on my '02. They've always been in good shape where I just wipe them off and reinstall them.
Good luck.
If I have one trick to tell you; I bought some plastic shoe boxes from a 99 cent store. Slide on of those puppies up under the bike while it's on the side stand, and bam, catches all the oil.
Also, take a 1 liter soda bottle and cut part of it away to form a drain funnel for the oil filter. Otherwise, she'll drip all down your voltage regulator.
Also, take a 1 liter soda bottle and cut part of it away to form a drain funnel for the oil filter. Otherwise, she'll drip all down your voltage regulator.
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If I have one trick to tell you; I bought some plastic shoe boxes from a 99 cent store. Slide on of those puppies up under the bike while it's on the side stand, and bam, catches all the oil.
Also, take a 1 liter soda bottle and cut part of it away to form a drain funnel for the oil filter. Otherwise, she'll drip all down your voltage regulator.
Also, take a 1 liter soda bottle and cut part of it away to form a drain funnel for the oil filter. Otherwise, she'll drip all down your voltage regulator.
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I'm not sure of the size but you also need to consider the material. Your scuba orings might not be compatable with the heat or petroleum. If your orings need to be replaced, get them from the dealer or an automotive supply. I believe you want Viton material orings.
FYI...I've never had to replace the orings or gaskets on my '02. They've always been in good shape where I just wipe them off and reinstall them.
Good luck.
FYI...I've never had to replace the orings or gaskets on my '02. They've always been in good shape where I just wipe them off and reinstall them.
Good luck.
If I have one trick to tell you; I bought some plastic shoe boxes from a 99 cent store. Slide on of those puppies up under the bike while it's on the side stand, and bam, catches all the oil.
Also, take a 1 liter soda bottle and cut part of it away to form a drain funnel for the oil filter. Otherwise, she'll drip all down your voltage regulator.
Also, take a 1 liter soda bottle and cut part of it away to form a drain funnel for the oil filter. Otherwise, she'll drip all down your voltage regulator.
Phil
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Don't bother pulling the derby cover unless you're doing clutch work, just
fill the chaincase oil thru the chain inspection cover.
You'll need three O rings, motor and tranny are the same size and chaincase
o ring is smaller, and one chain inspection cover gasket.
DON'T OVER TIGHTEN DRAIN PLUGS, just snug up the plugs with an open end wrench,
rubber o rings don't need to be crushed.
fill the chaincase oil thru the chain inspection cover.
You'll need three O rings, motor and tranny are the same size and chaincase
o ring is smaller, and one chain inspection cover gasket.
DON'T OVER TIGHTEN DRAIN PLUGS, just snug up the plugs with an open end wrench,
rubber o rings don't need to be crushed.
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Forgive the ignorance, but how do I know when the primary is full? In the Maint manual is says to pour 32oz (1qt) in, but from other stuff I have read on this board and others people say to fill until full. So how can I tell if it is the right amount in there. The pic in the manual is not very good.
Just thought I would ask again too. Does anyone know what size the O-Rings are on the drain plugs.
Thanks again for all the tips.
Just thought I would ask again too. Does anyone know what size the O-Rings are on the drain plugs.
Thanks again for all the tips.
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