What should my oil look like when I check?
So, let’s take a close look at the oil on the dipstick. The oil should look smooth and glossy and somewhat transparent. If it has sludgy deposits or grainy particles of dirt, it’s time for an oil change. The same is true if the oil looks too thick, is too dark (opaque), and/or has a putrid rotten-cheese smell.
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.
What kind of oil does a road King take?
With factory the trany had a whine in first and fifth, the Ames Gear oil fixed that right away. I have a 2009 Road King which I did the first 1000 miles with factory oil then switched to Ames Oil Syn 20/50 in the engine and primary and Ames Heavy Gear in the trany.
Do you check Harley oil when bike on kickstand or?
You need to check oil while bike is upright on a level surface. I believe from 05′ and earlier the MOCO designed their softail dip sticks to read the level while the bike is on the jiffy stand.
How often should you change oil on a Harley Davidson?
Change your oil often, use synthetic because it can take higher temperatures with out breakdown and your equipment will last longer if you are treating it right. And you might be paying a little more for it but think of it a as assurance and you will feel confident that you are doing the best for your ride.
How to change the oil on a Harley Davidson Road King?
Harley Davidson Road King oil and filter change. You will need 4 quarts of mobile 1, 20-50MC oil and HD oil filter. Tools needed 5/8 socket, and a Harley oil filter wrench. Pan and oil funnel. All the steps from draining oil and filling too checking levels. Loading…
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.
What kind of fluid do I use on my 2007 Road King?
This is what I’ve been using in my 2007 FLHR since after break-in… I run straight SeaFoam in all four holes. Despite its built in stabilizer, I add some Sta-bil to the SeaFoam in the winter. I run straight SeaFoam in all four holes. Despite its built in stabilizer, I add some Sta-bil to the SeaFoam in the winter.
When to check oil level on a Softail bike?
Check your owners manual. Mine says to check oil on a warm engine after allowing the (already warm) engine to idle for one or two minutes. It varies on softail models as to check bike level or on the jiffy stand , found out mine is supposed to be checked level NOT on the jiffy stand.