How do I check the oil level in my Harley Davidson?
Perform engine oil level HOT CHECK as follows:
- Ride motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
- Place vehicle on level ground and rest the vehicle on its jiffy stand (unless sidecar is attached).
- Turn filler plug/dipstick counterclockwise.
- See Engine Oil Dipstick.
What happens if you put extra engine oil?
When too much oil is added, the level in the oil pan becomes too high. That allows a fast-moving lobed rod called the crankshaft to come into contact with the oil and essentially aerate it. The result is a foamy, frothy substance that cannot properly lubricate the engine.
How do you check the oil level on a Harley Davidson?
Now, remove the dipstick/fill plug and view the oil level. The transmission oil level is correct when between the Add and Full marks on the dipstick. Checking oil on Harley is similar however there is the option to check the oil level on the kickstand or with the vehicle upright. Again, start with the motorcycle already warm.
How to check the transmission fluid in a Harley?
Turn the engine off and let it stand for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat the rest of Step 3 to read the new levels. Repeat this until the proper amount of fluid has been achieved. When your transmission level is reading correctly, screw the dipstick firmly back in place before starting the engine.
Where is the oil level on a jiffy stand?
The engine oil is read on the jiffy stand when parked on a level surface with the oil hot (at operating temp). In this condition, the oil should be at the “Full” mark on the dipstick. I have found that this is approximately just above the halfway (between Full and Add) mark on the stick when cold.
How do you change oil on a motorcycle?
Lift the motorcycle off of its side stand and into a level, upright position. Check the oil level by looking into the oil tank through its filler neck. Ideally, the oil must be 1 inch below the bottom of the filler neck. Add oil as needed to raise the oil level, or remove oil with a hand pump to lower the oil level.
Now, remove the dipstick/fill plug and view the oil level. The transmission oil level is correct when between the Add and Full marks on the dipstick. Checking oil on Harley is similar however there is the option to check the oil level on the kickstand or with the vehicle upright. Again, start with the motorcycle already warm.
Turn the engine off and let it stand for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat the rest of Step 3 to read the new levels. Repeat this until the proper amount of fluid has been achieved. When your transmission level is reading correctly, screw the dipstick firmly back in place before starting the engine.
The engine oil is read on the jiffy stand when parked on a level surface with the oil hot (at operating temp). In this condition, the oil should be at the “Full” mark on the dipstick. I have found that this is approximately just above the halfway (between Full and Add) mark on the stick when cold.
How is transmission oil checked on a Milwaukee Eight?
The last, very important procedure, in your Milwaukee Eight service is checking and setting final fluid levels for engine oil and transmission oil. This must be performed with the motorcycle switched off after achieving full operating temperature. The transmission oil is checked with the motorcycle on a level surface and on the kick stand.