How to change the oil on a 2004 Heritage Softail?
Start the Heritage engine and allow the oil to warm for five minutes. Turn the engine off. Place the catch pan under the drain nut on the bottom of the engine. Remove the drain nut from the bottom of the Harley’s engine using the ratchet set. Allow the oil to drain from the Harley’s crank case and then replace the nut.
How often do you need an oil change on a 2006 Harley Davidson Softail?
Harley-Davidson’s 2006 Heritage Softail is powered a three-part engine, transmission and primary drive system. Oil changes are required in 2,500-mile intervals to keep the motorcycle in a healthy state of tune.
How to warm up a Heritage Softail motorcycle?
1. Warm your Heritage Softail’s oil supply. Start the motorcycle and take it for a short, five-minute ride, then park the motorcycle on its side stand and let it cool for another 10 minutes. 2. Place the Heritage Softail on a stand to hold it in an upright, level position.
How do you change oil in a Softail?
Softails are generally quite easy to change oil in the forks. Lift the bike up, locate the drain screw on the backside of the fork near the bottom of the fork. Remove the screw, of course have a drain pan under to catch the oil.
When to change the oil on a 2008 Heritage Classic?
Discussion in ‘ Softail Models ‘ started by 2006FXDCI, Jul 14, 2011 . Friend of mine has a 08 heritage classic and wants his oil changed. He doesn’t have a service manual so I was wanting to know the procedure for changing the oil and also need info on how much oil it takes.
How to fill the oil tank on a Heritage Softail?
Warm your Heritage Softail’s oil supply. Start the motorcycle and take it for a short, five-minute ride, then park the motorcycle on its side stand and let it cool for another 10 minutes. 2. Place the Heritage Softail on a stand to hold it in an upright, level position. Unscrew the oil tank filler cap by hand.
Harley-Davidson’s 2006 Heritage Softail is powered a three-part engine, transmission and primary drive system. Oil changes are required in 2,500-mile intervals to keep the motorcycle in a healthy state of tune.
1. Warm your Heritage Softail’s oil supply. Start the motorcycle and take it for a short, five-minute ride, then park the motorcycle on its side stand and let it cool for another 10 minutes. 2. Place the Heritage Softail on a stand to hold it in an upright, level position.
How to do an oil change on a Harley Davidson Softail?
Follow along as Bob teaches you how to drain the fluids on your Harley Softail, including the primary, engine oil and the transmission drain plugs. You’ll also learn how to expertly reinstall the oil filter, and which parts must be replaced each time you perform a Harley Davidson oil change and service your motorcycle.
What kind of oil does a 1999 Softail use?
The 1999 Softail series uses the same Twin-Cam 88 motor used in recent models, lubricated by three separate fluids for the engine, transmission, and primary. However, many riders are uncertain of how to to change the motorcycle’s engine oil, due mostly to the apparent absence of an oil drain plug.
Where is the oil plug on a Softail?
Locate the drain plug by following the oil line from the right side of the oil tank to the frame. The oil line is plugged by the drain plug on the underside of the frame between rear shocks. Place an oil drain pan directly beneath the drain plug and remove it with a socket wrench.