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There's much to be said about the proper changing and quantities of oil in Harleys.
I will give some guidelines here to changing the oil and servicing but remember they are only guidelines and the quantities as well as the method of checking them have changed over the years and especially the newer models. For best... click here to read the entire tip ► |
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Oct 12th, 2009, 12:11 PM
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Ride: 2008 RockerC
Join Date: Dec 15th, 2008
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Re: Proper Oil Changing Info
After reading all tips and comments about oil change I'm still not completely clear. When I checked my '08 softail oil level on the side stand (fully warmed and idling for 2 min) it was somewhere in btw the marks; (and when its in upright position , just for my curiosity, level was above full mark). According to manual (oil checked on side stand) it would look like it a little bit low, but I put 2.8 QT when I did the oil change,(drained oil was measured ~2.5Qt) . I check oil every day, insignificant oil consumptions, 1100 MI, engine runs ok.
Should I add oil till it reaches full mark? But then I guess it would be overfilled. Manual says USE 2.5 Qt for a wet refill and 3.0 Qt for a dry refill. Anybody with any ideas ? thanks |
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Oct 12th, 2009, 12:35 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
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Re: Proper Oil Changing Info
Changing oil is a wet fill, go by the book as far as how to check it and don't overfill it or it will end up in the air cleaner.
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Feb 8th, 2010, 12:04 PM
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New Family
Ride: 2009 FLHTCUI
Join Date: Feb 28th, 2009
Location: Morton, IL
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Re: Proper Oil Changing Info
Glider, a question for you.
I ride a 2009 Ultra Classic. I have the proverbial 5th gear whine and MINE is VERY LOUD. At 2000 miles, I drained the Dealer oil and put in Redline Shockproof in the tranny. I have 5000 miles now and I don't notice any difference in the noise. Before I make a decision on whether to invest in a Baker F6F kit, I would like to try your suggestion of using Spectro Platinum HD GL-5 6 Speed gear oil 75w/150. My question is as follows: After I drain the Shockproof oil, do I just simply add the Spectro to the case? Or do I have to somehow "clean the tranny of the Shockproof pink residue" first? Thanks, Abe |
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Feb 8th, 2010, 12:08 PM
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Moderators
Ride: 2007FLHTC
Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008
Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada
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Re: Proper Oil Changing Info
Abe ,just drain it and add the Spectro.The residual left in the transmmission won't hurt anything.
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Feb 8th, 2010, 12:11 PM
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New Family
Ride: 2009 FLHTCUI
Join Date: Feb 28th, 2009
Location: Morton, IL
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Re: Proper Oil Changing Info
Steve,
Thanks for the super fast reply!........Abe |
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