What type of oil does a Harley-Davidson Softail take?
Harley Engine Oil Chart
| Make | Model | Engine oil |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXR SUPER GLIDE | 20W50 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC | 20W50 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC | 20W50 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC | 20W50 |
How many quarts of oil does a Harley Softail take?
The Softail calls for three quarts of oil. Start with 2 1/2 quarts. It’s very important not to overfill the reservoir. Next, take the bike for a short ride to bring the engine to operating temperature.
How to change transmission fluid on Harley Davidson Softail?
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Can you use dot4 fluid on an 86’Softail?
They said that under no circumstances should a harley dealer have given me DOT4 fluid for an 86′ softail. The whole shop was quite surprised that they had sold me DOT4.
What kind of brake fluid does a Harley Davidson use?
Discussion in ‘ Softail Models ‘ started by taweste, Aug 20, 2008 . I stopped at a harley dealer one day because I needed primary oil and brake fluid. I did not know what type of brake fluid I needed so I asked the worker at the parts counter. She called someone for help, and after a short discussion she told me that I would need DOT4 brake fluid.
What kind of maintenance does a 1991 Harley Davidson do?
Basic maintenance for a 1991 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic motorcycle is fairly simple, often involving the draining and replacement of the motor’s oil supply and the fluids used by the transmission and primary drive. Standard practice for the Harley-Davidson is to change the transmission and primary drive fluids along with the oil.
What kind of brake fluid does a Harley Davidson Softail use?
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Softail (1984-Present). The brake fluid in the Harley Davidson Softail plays a very important part in your safety.
Is it OK to use automatic transmission fluid in a Harley?
As for the use of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in Harley primary chaincases, we have heard that some riders do this, but we do not recommend this option. Again, let’s look at actual viscosity numbers to back this up. The viscosity of a typical ATF at 100°C is 7.5 centistokes.
Basic maintenance for a 1991 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic motorcycle is fairly simple, often involving the draining and replacement of the motor’s oil supply and the fluids used by the transmission and primary drive. Standard practice for the Harley-Davidson is to change the transmission and primary drive fluids along with the oil.
Why is the brake fluid in my Softail not working?
The brake fluid in the Harley Davidson Softail plays a very important part in your safety. Over time, the fluid becomes contaminated with dirt, buildup and moisture, lessening its boiling point (maximum temperature threshold), thus not working as well as it should, and posing a possible safety risk.