I am changing the oil for a buddy who has a 2004 B (I think). Don't mean to start a oil flamer thread, just need some answers.
Mobil 1 V-Twin 20/50?
How much?
Where is the drain plug? (I can probably figure this one out when he gets the bike over)
Only one hole on the V-Rod, correct?

Thanks for the help. I tried to search the forum but my PC isn't cooperating.

 

Yes there is only 1 hole, you will see the drain plug under the engine, Mobil one 20-50 is one of the best to use.

 

Capacity is approximately 4.5 quarts of 20W-50 for temperarues above 40 degrees F for oil pressure of 49-94 PSI at 3000 RPM, 230-260 degrees F engine operating temp. The trans, primary, and engine all share the same oil. The full procedure can be found in Chapter 1.6 of the service manual. The dipstick is located on the left front of the engine by the #1 cylinder. Drain plug is at the bottom of the oil pan. Warm the engine to a suitable temperature and remove drain plug (engine oil is hot!); it will take a bit because of the internal baffle plate. I hope your buddy knows how to remove the cowling to get to the filter otherwise it can break it forced (why a service manual is important)! Filter can be removed with the "end cap" type wrench and lowered down. Partially fill new filter with fresh oil when replacing to prevent cavitation on start-up and lube the quad ring on the filter. Hand tighten filter until just contacting the mount then 1/2-3/4 turns more to final torque. With vehicle on upright and cold, add approximately 1.5 quarts through dipstick opening to start allowing time for oil to reach pan before adding more, then check dipstick, and add oil until oil just reads on dipstick tip. Run bike to 195 degrees F and re-check. Oil level hot should read mid-way between the engraved marks on dipstick; you'll see how it's marked. This is "full, hot". Do NOT fill to the top line! Do not fill to mid-way mark "cold" or it will be over-filled; excess does not just get "blown out" on V-rods but will cause running problems! No need to drain oil cooler as small amount will get "absorped" into the fresh oil.

 

Thanks for the help. We'll get it done on Monday.

 

There happens to be a good article in this months American Iron Magazine on changing oil on the V-Rod. Pictures and everything.

 

Oh yea, I forgot about that, it pretty much covers it all.

 

actually 5 qts of oil per harley update