How often should you change synthetic oil in a Harley?
every 7,000 to 10,000 miles
Fully synthetic oil is best changed every 7,000 to 10,000 miles, according to Rips & Rides. If you use your motorcycle regularly or for long distances, you may need to change your oil more frequently, regardless of the oil type it uses. It is important to check your oil quality and level regularly.
How do you change primary oil on a Harley Davidson?
Use a T27 bit to remove the five Torx bolts from the derby cover. Pull off the derby cover. Figure 3. Inspection cover and derby cover. Figure 4. Remove the five T27 Torx bolts to pull off the derby cover. When the primary has finished draining, you’ll want to inspect the plug for any debris.
Where is the oil drain on a Harley Davidson?
Place an oil drain pan below the primary chaincase on the left side of the engine. Unscrew the primary drain bolt from the bottom of the primary chaincase, located directly below the round clutch inspection cover, using a 3/8-inch Allen wrench.
How much primary oil do you need for a Harley Davidson Softail?
Set the torque wrench to 14-21 foot-pounds of torque and tighten the plug. It helps to use a funnel designed for a primary case. Harley Davidson Softails require one quart of primary fluid. Be sure to check your owner’s manual or the AMSOIL Product Guide for the correct primary oil capacity for your bike.
How often should you change chain oil on a Harley Davidson?
Your primary chain oil should be replaced at every second or third oil change, but it is easy and cheap enough that you might consider changing it with every oil change. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring (2000-2016).
Use a T27 bit to remove the five Torx bolts from the derby cover. Pull off the derby cover. Figure 3. Inspection cover and derby cover. Figure 4. Remove the five T27 Torx bolts to pull off the derby cover. When the primary has finished draining, you’ll want to inspect the plug for any debris.
Place an oil drain pan below the primary chaincase on the left side of the engine. Unscrew the primary drain bolt from the bottom of the primary chaincase, located directly below the round clutch inspection cover, using a 3/8-inch Allen wrench.
What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson use?
Update: AMSOIL now offers dedicated fluid for Harley Davidson primary chain-cases and transmissions. These are called AMSOIL V-Twin Primary Oil and AMSOIL V-Twin Transmission Oil.
Your primary chain oil should be replaced at every second or third oil change, but it is easy and cheap enough that you might consider changing it with every oil change. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring (2000-2016).