How long does Harley oil last?
Motorcycles needing semi-synthetic motor oil can usually last between 5,000-8,000 miles before needing to change the oil. Finally, motorcycle engines running off fully synthetic motor oil will be able to last between 7,000-10,000 miles before needing to change the oil.
Where do you change the oil in a Harley Road King?
Unlike the motors used by other manufacturers, Harley-Davidson employs three separate fluids to lubricate the Road King’s motor, primary drive and transmission systems. This can easily confuse a new Harley rider, who may be used to changing a single oil type. Place your oil pan beneath the motor oil drain plug.
How much oil does a 02 road King have?
Liter bottles = 1.056 qts. Possibly can accidently add too much. I don’t think it will take 4 quarts. That is it’s capacity when totally empty. On the drain it still has some in it. On my 05 Heritage I change my filter and fill it they pour in the remainder of 3 qts. It’s almost up to the full mark. Click to expand…
What kind of fluid does a Harley Davidson Road King use?
Regular fluid changes are a fundamental part of keeping your Harley-Davidson Road King roadworthy. Unlike the motors used by other manufacturers, Harley-Davidson employs three separate fluids to lubricate the Road King’s motor, primary drive and transmission systems.
Where is the drain plug on a Harley Road King?
The drain plug is located directly under the round derby cover on the outer primary cover. Remove the drain plug with a Torx socket and replace the drain plug’s o-ring. Allow the primary fluid to drain and replace the drain plug. Remove the derby cover bolts and pull the cover off the outer primary cover.
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…
Can you use syn oil on a road King?
I was told that you should not use a syn oil (20W50) if your m/c has only used a HD 20W50 oil. I have a 2001 Road King with about 13000 miles. I would think that I could change to a sys oil with not problems. Thanks in Advance Thanks for the info. Welcome to the forum Jim, do some research and you’ll switch.
When did the Harley Davidson Road King come out?
This is a bike that was initially made famous with many of its features back in the 1960s and the most modern version still holds true to those classic lines. That fact, coupled with all of the features that are available on this bike, easily make it one of the favorites for dedicated Harley-Davidson fans and new motorcycle riders alike. 1.
Regular fluid changes are a fundamental part of keeping your Harley-Davidson Road King roadworthy. Unlike the motors used by other manufacturers, Harley-Davidson employs three separate fluids to lubricate the Road King’s motor, primary drive and transmission systems.