How do you remove the oil tank on a Harley?
Cut the factory squeeze clamps from the feed, return, and vent lines at the tank. Then, carefully pull the oil lines off of the oil tank. It is ideal to have rubber plugs ready in anticipation for residual oil. At this point, you can also reinstall the oil drain line plug. Remove two nylock nuts from the lower front mounting points.
Why do I need to remove my Softail oil tank?
In this video we take a look at Harley Evolution Softail oil tank removal. There are a number of reasons why you may need to remove your oil tank. You may want to have your tank painted or powder coated. You may have a damaged tank that needs to be replaced. You may need better access to your starter motor.
When did dipstick blow out on oil tank?
A gal friend of mine has a 2007 softtail….. I wasn’t there when this occured nor to see how much oil came out but i think she MUST OF been over full cause when I checked her level after a ride today, it was right on the hot full mark…I DO THINK HER OIL LEVEL WAS TOO HIGH AS NONE NEEDED TO BE ADDED….
Do you need to flush an oil tank?
You may want to have your tank painted or powder coated. You may have a damaged tank that needs to be replaced. You may need better access to your starter motor. If you have had catastrophic engine failure, you will need to remove and flush your oil tank.
Cut the factory squeeze clamps from the feed, return, and vent lines at the tank. Then, carefully pull the oil lines off of the oil tank. It is ideal to have rubber plugs ready in anticipation for residual oil. At this point, you can also reinstall the oil drain line plug. Remove two nylock nuts from the lower front mounting points.
In this video we take a look at Harley Evolution Softail oil tank removal. There are a number of reasons why you may need to remove your oil tank. You may want to have your tank painted or powder coated. You may have a damaged tank that needs to be replaced. You may need better access to your starter motor.
What to do if there is no oil in the tank?
Placed a long screwdriver in the tank and found oil in the bottom of the tank. Had the same problem last year. At that time, I added oil to the correct level on the dip stick, started it and later found the oil level to be too high. Drained some out and did not have a problem for the rest of the season.
Is there oil in the bottom of the tank?
Discussion in ‘ Softail Models ‘ started by harleydad1000, Jun 1, 2010 . I have a 05 Heritage which has been sitting in the garage for around 8 months. Prior to starting it, checked the oil and found no oil on the dip stick. Placed a long screwdriver in the tank and found oil in the bottom of the tank.