| Changing oil to your motorcycle is one of the easiest | | | | immediately, and its hot, be careful. Wait for the old |
| and most important tasks that you can do yourself. | | | | oil to completely flow out. |
| No need to pay the service fee if you don't like to, | | | | 4. Put the drain plug back to the drain hose and |
| its easy. This how to takes a look to the process. | | | | secure the worm clamp. Remember to do this, do |
| You may refer to your service manual to see what | | | | not forget to put the drain plug back and secure it. |
| part is called what. | | | | 5. Move the old oil container under the front of the |
| Before you start, you will need these items: | | | | bike, directly under the old oil filter which is still |
| 1. New oil filter. There are two kinds, black and | | | | attached to the bike. |
| chromed. Some people use 3rd party cheap filters, I | | | | 6. Detach the old oil filter by turning it anti-clockwise |
| have always used Genuine HD filter. | | | | with a suitable tool. Discard the old filter now, do not |
| 2. A container into which the old oil goes. | | | | accidentally put it back again. |
| 3. 3 bottles of motor oil (2.8 litres or 3 quarts). A | | | | 7. Pour a little amount of new oil to the new filter |
| never-ending debate goes over what oil is best, | | | | before you screw it into place. Oil will start circulate |
| there is no simple one answer. If in doubt, just use | | | | faster this way. |
| what your operating manual states. | | | | 8. Clean the contact surface of the oil filter and the |
| 4. 1 flat screwdriver | | | | engine block, remove any residue of old filters |
| 5. 1 tool to turn open the old oil filter. Like the | | | | sealant. |
| "Harley-Davidson Oil Filter Wrench". Some people use | | | | 9. Put a thin film of new oil to the contact surface on |
| big adjustable pliers that can have a grip around the | | | | the engine block and to the contact surface on the |
| filter. Be advised that these kind of tools may slip and | | | | new filter. |
| you may end up with bleeding knuckles. | | | | 10. Turn the new oil filter in place. When it contacts |
| Before you start, let the engine get hot. Oil will go | | | | the engine block, tighten it by hand by turning it from |
| out better. It will be hot, be cautious. | | | | 1/2 to 3/4 turns. |
| 1. Remove the oil reservoir dipstick. Oil will flow out | | | | 11. Pour 3 bottles of new oil into the bikes oil |
| faster. | | | | reservoir. (Small part of it was added to the new |
| 2. Put the container under the bike, so that the old oil | | | | filter previously). Do not forget to pour the new oil in. |
| will flow into it. | | | | 12. Put oil reservoir dipstick back in place. |
| 3. Take a look at the oil drain hose, which is a black | | | | 13. Check drain hose and oil filter for any leaks. |
| rubber hose directly under the engine. Open the | | | | 14. Before you start the engine for the first time, |
| worm clamp that secures the drain plug. Then | | | | verify that you actually did pour in the new oil. |
| carefully pull the drain plug out. Oil will begin to flow | | | | 15. Enjoy your ride! |