How to change the oil in a 2003 Harley Davidson?

How to change the oil in a 2003 Harley Davidson?

Softail models place the drain plug between the rear shock absorbers. Place your oil catch pan beneath the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid completely. Clean off the drain plug and replace the O-ring before reinstalling the plug.

What kind of oil does an 883 Sportster use?

Unlike its larger brethren, Harley-Davidson’s 883 Sportster employs a smaller motor that houses two separate fluids rather than three. The first, engine oil, is kept in an oil tank that facilitates an easy oil change.

How do you change oil in a Sportster?

This will help the oil to drain completely. Remove the Sportster transmission oil drain plug using a 5/8 wrench and let the oil drain from the transmission. It is recommended that the motorcycle be straight and level and not leaning on the jiffy stand to ensure complete draining.

Where is the oil plug on a Harley Davidson?

Locate the primary drain plug on the motor’s left primary housing. The drain plug is located under the round derby cover on the primary. Place your oil catch pan below the plug and drain the primary fluid completely. Clean the drain plug replace the O-ring before reinstalling the plug onto the primary housing.

Softail models place the drain plug between the rear shock absorbers. Place your oil catch pan beneath the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid completely. Clean off the drain plug and replace the O-ring before reinstalling the plug.

Unlike its larger brethren, Harley-Davidson’s 883 Sportster employs a smaller motor that houses two separate fluids rather than three. The first, engine oil, is kept in an oil tank that facilitates an easy oil change.

How do you change transmission fluid in an 883 Sportster?

Add fresh transmission fluid into the primary through the derby cover hole. Continue to fill the primary until the transmission fluid level rises to the base of the round clutch assembly. Install the derby cover and its gasket onto the primary cover.

Where to get the manual for a Harley Davidson XL 883 XL 1200?

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