Where is the drain tube on a Harley Davidson?
Securing the bike in an upright position allows for easier access to the drain tube. Always make sure your work area is clean and you have plenty of room to work safely. Never start or run your motorcycle indoors. Unlike most vehicles, the Harley Sportster Evolution Engine has an oil drain tube, not a plug.
How to do an oil change on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Using your funnel, slowly pour 3 quarts of oil into your oil tank. Although the Evolution engine holds up to 3.5 quarts after a rebuild or when filled new, only 3 get replaced during the oil change. Use the oilcap/dipstick to check your engine oil level (holding the bike level if you have been working with your side-stand).
What to do if you have a transmission leak in a Sportster?
Road test the Sportster to ensure the transmission shifts normally. When you’re done with the road test, check the transmission drain plug and clutch inspection cover for signs of leaks.
Where does H-D fluid go in a Sportster?
According to the Sportster maintenance book, the fluid level should not go above the bottom of the clutch diaphragm spring. Some Sportster owners I know don’t remove the inspection cover, and just replaced the drained fluid with 32 ounces of H-D transmission fluid.
Securing the bike in an upright position allows for easier access to the drain tube. Always make sure your work area is clean and you have plenty of room to work safely. Never start or run your motorcycle indoors. Unlike most vehicles, the Harley Sportster Evolution Engine has an oil drain tube, not a plug.
How to change oil on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Tighten the the hose clamp with a flathead screwdriver. Using a funnel, fill the oil tank with 3 quarts of oil. Although capacity of the engine is 3.5 quarts, you only use 3 quarts when replacing oil. Start up your engine and let it idle for about a minute.
Road test the Sportster to ensure the transmission shifts normally. When you’re done with the road test, check the transmission drain plug and clutch inspection cover for signs of leaks.
According to the Sportster maintenance book, the fluid level should not go above the bottom of the clutch diaphragm spring. Some Sportster owners I know don’t remove the inspection cover, and just replaced the drained fluid with 32 ounces of H-D transmission fluid.