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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Bought a 2001 Ultra Classic (Shriners model) in Ohio and rode it home to San Diego and now I want to change oil and filter. Bike didn't come with Owner's Manuel and the one I ordered from local HD dealer hasn't arrived yet. Not new to bikes (alse have 1999 Softail Custom) but for the life on me can't tell where oil drain plug is on this bike...Please help the new guy
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Go to YouTube and punch up 'Oil changes on a Harley' and pick your video......If you have no idea, you will once your done.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Go to YouTube and punch up 'Oil changes on a Harley' and pick your video......If you have no idea, you will once your done.
Google also has some very good info.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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I believe you can go to Harley-Davidson dot com and enter your VIN to get a owners manual
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Default Thanks for guiding me to utube

Went there and video answered my questions...Thanks for help. Now I have fresh amsoil and filter and ready to ride.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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This picture is in a couple of threads in the oil related forum.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 06:17 AM
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This picture is in a couple of threads in the oil related forum.
Now this is funny **** right there......
 
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Notgrownup
Now this is funny **** right there......
Yeah I almost snorted my coffee through my nose when i read "dead cat"
What does the owners manual suggest for dead cat level?
Rob
 
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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You might want to consider changing the Dead Cat for a Screamin' Cat. They sound awesome.
 
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