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.
Can a standard oil filter be used on a Fatboy?
If you own a 2001 and newer Fat Boy, be sure that the replacement oil filter is capable of filtering down to 10 microns to accommodate the smaller oil passages used by the Twin-Cam 88 motor. Using a standard oil filter will prevent the flow of oil into the motor and will cause serious damage.
How do you replace an oil drain plug?
Replace the oil drain plug. Fill the new oil filter with fresh oil, coating the inner lip of filter lightly with oil to provide a stronger seal before screwing the filter onto the motor. Tighten the filter by hand until it is secure. Add your engine oil into the oil tank from the oil fill neck (where the dip stick is mounted).
Where is the oil drain plug on a softail motorcycle?
Unscrew the engine oil drain plug with a 5/8-inch socket and a socket wrench. On Softail models the engine oil drain plug is under the right side of the motorcycle’s frame, near the rear wheel. Dyna and Touring models have their oil drain plugs under the transmission housing. Drain the engine oil into an oil pan.
Where to drain oil on a Harley Davidson Twin Cam?
Drain the transmission oil. The transmission drain plug it centered directly above the shock absorbers. Because both the engine and transmission drain plugs are so close to each other, they can easily be drained simultaneously into the same drain pan.
Where is the drain plug on a Harley Davidson Dyna?
Dyna and Touring models have their oil drain plugs under the transmission housing. Drain the engine oil into an oil pan. Replace the drain plug’s O-ring, then screw it into place after the oil has drained. Tighten the drain plug to 18 foot-pounds with a torque wrench.
How do you fill a 20w50 motorcycle oil tank?
Screw the filler plug into the transmission with a 3/8-inch Allen wrench. Tighten the filler plug to 50 inch-pounds with a torque wrench. Pull the filler cap out of the oil tank. Fill the oil tank with 3 1/2 qt. of 20W50 motorcycle oil, using a funnel. Clean up any spilled oil with a rag, then reinsert the filler cap into the oil tank.
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.
If you own a 2001 and newer Fat Boy, be sure that the replacement oil filter is capable of filtering down to 10 microns to accommodate the smaller oil passages used by the Twin-Cam 88 motor. Using a standard oil filter will prevent the flow of oil into the motor and will cause serious damage.
Where is the oil drain plug on a Harley Davidson?
The oil drain plug (or bolt, rather) is located under you bike in the center, in line with these rear foot pegs. Use a 5/8″ deep well socket to remove the oil drain plug. Make sure that you have your drain pan in place before you remove the plug. This part is where the bike should be level to get as much of the old oil out as possible. Figure 3.
Where is the oil filter on a V-twin?
The filter is located in front of the front V-Twin cylinder at the bottom. Turn the filter counterclockwise until it comes straight out. Make sure that you have another drain pan in location before you pull the filter out to catch all the oil that is going to spill.
What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson use?
When done on a regular basis, the lifetime of your Harley-Davidson Fat Boy will be extended by reducing wear caused by contaminated or degraded oil. Although the Fat Boy and most Harley-Davidson motorcycles use three types of oil, replacing the engine oil is a fairly simple task for most motorcyclists and requires only a few tools.
Is it OK to change the oil in a Fatboy 114?
good info. yes it says capacity is 3.5 quarts, and yes, if you are changing your oil 3.5 is too much. I did that once, (my wife use to have a turkey baster ) Hey all, Hope you are all staying home (unless you have to work like me), and healthy! I recently picked up a 2018 Fatboy 114 and I just have 2 questions. #1.
How much oil does a Fatboy Softail take?
A dry Softail engine takes 3.5 qts. ! On my ’05 Fat Boy, I went through this. Followed the book and filled it with 3.5 qts…Oil was up to the bottom of the fill neck, overfilled.
How much oil does a Harley Davidson have?
Oil cling !!! Ya can’t drain all the oil outta the engine , there’s always gonna be about a half quart left in the engine after ya drain the oil . If ya rebuild the engine and put it all back together with assy. lube then you would put 3 qts. in the oil bag and pre-fill the filter that equals 3.5 qts. .
How much oil does a Softail engine take?
A dry Softail engine takes 3.5 qts. ! On my ’05 Fat Boy, I went through this. Followed the book and filled it with 3.5 qts…Oil was up to the bottom of the fill neck, overfilled. I pulled some out. Next time put in 3.25 qts.
When to change oil on a Harley Davidson Fatboy?
This video is intended to help Harley Davidson Fatboy owners with 1990 through 1999 to accomplish changing the oil, oil filter, transmission fluid and chaincase fluid. These fluid changes are applicable to the Harley-Davidson Evolution EVO 80″ engines and maybe similar for all softail Evo engines from 1985-1999 Loading…
How much oil does a Harley Davidson Softail take?
Those are dry unweighted specs ! ! ! If you have a Softail that’s at a service interval it’s gonna take 3 qts. in the oil tank . If ya put 3.5 qts. in it’s gonna read over full on the dipstick after ya run the engine !
How much oil does a Fatboy engine hold?
Hi can some one advise the engine oil capacity on my 09 Fatboy picked up 3 US quarts today, Dealer told me this would be enough [ rode 50 miles in some real miserable wheather to get it] but checked Handbook when i got home and states 3.50 US quarts? just didnt want to drain it all out and find i havent got enough. I {Heart} Hookers.
How much Oil can you put in a Fatboy oil tank?
Also, use a stand of some type to have bike level. good info. yes it says capacity is 3.5 quarts, and yes, if you are changing your oil 3.5 is too much. I did that once, (my wife use to have a turkey baster )
Where can I remove the oil tank from my Harley Davidson?
You can remove your oil tank right in your very own shop or garage and right on the kickstand. Start saving your money now by not having to rely on a motorcycle shop or dealership to remove the oil tank on your Harley Davidson motorcycle. This video is made by bikers for bikers. Loading…
What kind of oil cap does a Harley Davidson use?
“Flush” design is pretty trick, used on fuel tank caps as well. But the location and tight fit makes it a pain.
Replace the oil drain plug. Fill the new oil filter with fresh oil, coating the inner lip of filter lightly with oil to provide a stronger seal before screwing the filter onto the motor. Tighten the filter by hand until it is secure. Add your engine oil into the oil tank from the oil fill neck (where the dip stick is mounted).
When did dipstick blow out on oil tank?
A gal friend of mine has a 2007 softtail….. I wasn’t there when this occured nor to see how much oil came out but i think she MUST OF been over full cause when I checked her level after a ride today, it was right on the hot full mark…I DO THINK HER OIL LEVEL WAS TOO HIGH AS NONE NEEDED TO BE ADDED….