How much oil does a 99 Fatboy take?
The engine holds three quarts, the primary holds about a quart (fill to the bottom of the outer clutch drum), and the transmission uses 20-24 ounces.
How do you change the oil in a Harley Fatboy?
Remove the oil drain plug using a socket wrench and inspect the drain plug’s O-ring for damage or tears, replacing the O-ring as necessary. Set the drain plug aside. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench and discard the old filter. Allow the old oil to drain until the flow has reduced to a minimal trickle. Replace the oil drain plug.
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.
Where is the oil plug on a Softail?
Locate the drain plug by following the oil line from the right side of the oil tank to the frame. The oil line is plugged by the drain plug on the underside of the frame between rear shocks. Place an oil drain pan directly beneath the drain plug and remove it with a socket wrench.
How do you change the oil in a 1999 Harley Softail?
Start the motor and loosen the oil filter until a thin bead of oil begins to seep out from between the motor and the filter. Tighten the filter by hand and stop the motor. Wipe away any oil spills with a shop towel. Warm the motor before draining the oil.
Remove the oil drain plug using a socket wrench and inspect the drain plug’s O-ring for damage or tears, replacing the O-ring as necessary. Set the drain plug aside. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench and discard the old filter. Allow the old oil to drain until the flow has reduced to a minimal trickle. Replace the oil drain plug.
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.
Locate the drain plug by following the oil line from the right side of the oil tank to the frame. The oil line is plugged by the drain plug on the underside of the frame between rear shocks. Place an oil drain pan directly beneath the drain plug and remove it with a socket wrench.
Start the motor and loosen the oil filter until a thin bead of oil begins to seep out from between the motor and the filter. Tighten the filter by hand and stop the motor. Wipe away any oil spills with a shop towel. Warm the motor before draining the oil.