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Synthetic Oils In New Motors - 880 days old
There's been much talk over this subject. Truth being that there are a lot of manufacturers that use synthetic oil right from the factory in new motors, some of which are listed below. There is no reason to wait for the 100/1000/5000 mile check to change to synthetic oils and your rings will seat fine with synthetic oil right from the beginning.... Read more
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Oct 30th, 2009 11:26 PM
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Proper Oil Changing Info - 697 days old
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 results check... Read more
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Oct 12th, 2009 01:35 PM
by glider
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Sportster Oil Change - 649 days old
For all you sportster fans that like to work on your own bikes, here's a step by step of how to change the oil in the sporty that includes pics too. Now there's no excuse to not do it yourself.
Bert's Sportster How Tos - How to change the oil
Here's the tip on the transmission oil change too...
Harley Davidson Sporster... Read more
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Sep 12th, 2009 01:27 PM
by ron1978
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Changing Your Oil (drain plugs) - 868 days old
Here's a few pics for anyone that is going to change their own oil instead of going to the dealer for service. I would advise getting a service manual for the proper torque and other info.
Here's a pic of the softail engine oil drain viewed from the top of the frame and below the frame in the first and second pics.
In the third pic,... Read more
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May 22nd, 2009 05:43 PM
by glider
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Oil Filter Mount - 314 days old
Some have asked if the NPT plugs in the oil filter mount can be used to plumb in an oil cooler.
The answer to this is NO. They are there for machining purposes when the filter mount is made and by hooking a cooler into those ports, you bypass the filter entirely and will run unfiltered oil at all times. ... Read more
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Jan 11th, 2009 02:01 PM
by glider
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Oil Cooler FAQ - 332 days old
From the Jagg site.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why does my Offset Oil Filter Adapter loosen when I remove my oil filter?
An oil filter can tighten against its sealing surface due to thermal expansion of the o-ring during the normal heat cycle. If care is not taken to hold the... Read more
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Dec 24th, 2008 06:45 PM
by glider
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Oil Filter Pics - 365 days old
Here's some pics and text posted by "papaseven" that shows an HD filter cut open.
They came off of my 03 RK with 3500 miles on this oil filter. It is a #63796-77A filter that is used on the EVO motors with a nominal 30 micron rating
This filter was bought new from dealer on 10/3/08 and installed same day.
Good quality... Read more
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Nov 21st, 2008 09:24 AM
by glider
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Jagg 10 row Oil Cooler - 367 days old
Good reading for anyone looking to install a cooler. It even has the temp differences before and after installation.
Jagg 10-Row Low Mount Touring Oil Cooler Kit
Also see this post.
Jagg Oil Cooler Install - Harley Davidson Community
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Nov 19th, 2008 03:50 PM
by glider
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Motorcycle Oils - 368 days old
Here's some info on motorcycle oils that explains a lot of things that have been asked here previously.
Understand Motorcycle Oil @ MotorCycleAnchor.COM
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Nov 18th, 2008 11:54 AM
by glider
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Changing Harley Oils - 392 days old
Here's a great link posted by "biscuit" that will show you how to do the oil changes on Harleys, mostly softails.
HOW-TO TWIN CAM HARLEY ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Please be aware that the author is suggesting 15/50 Mobil car oil that is not for air cooled engines. Use an oil that is designed for air cooled engines like Mobil 1 V Twin oil... Read more
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Oct 26th, 2008 04:52 PM
by glider
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Sportster Oil Levels - 403 days old
Posted by Hobbit...
If your Sporty is leaking oil when hot and on the Jiffy stand its way over full most likely 1/4-1/2qt the sporty is never measured on the jiffy stand it should be done with the bike upright.
the quantities shown in the HD manual are WRONG there was a bulletin advising dealers of this issue in 2006/2007.
To much... Read more
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Oct 14th, 2008 11:59 AM
by glider
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Joyflyin Does A Service - 561 days old
Ok guys...
Here's a great summary of a complete fluid service that joyflyin did for us that outlines what she did on her 05 softail deuce to change the fluids.
About the only thing I can add here is to keep the receipts for the oil and filters should they be needed as proof in the future that services were done.
Thanks to Joy for... Read more
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Sep 25th, 2008 10:10 PM
by joyflyin
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Motorcycle/Car Oil - 426 days old
The ongoing argument about whether the use of automotive formulated oils will adversely affect the operation of a motorcycles systems can be sumed up as follows.
The wet clutch in a motorcycle works on the principle of friction.
There is threshold amount of friction required to properly transmit the power produced by the engine... Read more
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Sep 21st, 2008 05:35 PM
by wildspirit97
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Oil Temp Gauges - 435 days old
Harley makes a digital gauge that measures oil temps and also the newer ones measure the oil level too without removing the stick. There's been many of these units going belly up and the readings don't work after a period of time and they come at a healthy price.
I like the old analog units and there's a tip when using one of these units.... Read more
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Sep 12th, 2008 10:54 AM
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