How does the oil drain work on a Harley Davidson?
Unlike most vehicles, the Harley Sportster Evolution Engine has an oil drain tube, not a plug. This tube is attached by a house clamp to a nipple welded to the frame. Loosen the house clamp with a Flathead Screwdriver. Do not remove the tube until you have your drain pan in position.
When to replace the drain plug on a Harley Davidson?
If the engine oil or transmission oil drain plug allocation becomes stripped on a touring model, the entire oil pan may need to be replaced. This holds true for, both, Twin Cams and M8 Touring models. If the primary drain plug allocation becomes stripped, the inner primary case may need replacement.
When to remove oil plugs on Harley Davidson?
It is of utmost importance to remove the engine oil and transmission oil fill plugs along with the primary derby cover; either before draining the oils or before the drain plugs are reinstalled. This will help to avoid confusion as to whether or not the oil has been replenished before attempting to start the motorcycle.
What causes an oil pan to be damaged on a Harley?
The most common way oil cases become damaged is from Harley drain plug over tightening. If the engine oil or transmission oil drain plug allocation becomes stripped on a touring model, the entire oil pan may need to be replaced.
Where do you drain oil on a Harley Davidson?
Drain the transmission oil. The transmission drain plug it centered directly above the shock absorbers. Because both the engine and transmission drain plugs are so close to each other, they can easily be drained simultaneously into the same drain pan. Stand your Harley upright.
If the engine oil or transmission oil drain plug allocation becomes stripped on a touring model, the entire oil pan may need to be replaced. This holds true for, both, Twin Cams and M8 Touring models. If the primary drain plug allocation becomes stripped, the inner primary case may need replacement.
It is of utmost importance to remove the engine oil and transmission oil fill plugs along with the primary derby cover; either before draining the oils or before the drain plugs are reinstalled. This will help to avoid confusion as to whether or not the oil has been replenished before attempting to start the motorcycle.
The most common way oil cases become damaged is from Harley drain plug over tightening. If the engine oil or transmission oil drain plug allocation becomes stripped on a touring model, the entire oil pan may need to be replaced.