how tough is it to do your own oil changes?
#32
12-25-2006 | 12:14 PM
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RE: how tough is it to do your own oil changes?
ORIGINAL: monkyman
Hey, there are still a few of us around ya know! I'm so pissed, i'm going back to the cave....lousy homosapiens.
ORIGINAL: KBFXDLI
I went and bought all the tools I needed to change the engine, trans & primary oil in my Dyna.
3/8 drive sears wratchet with standard and metric sockets
3/8 drive sears torque wrench which happens to be on sale right now ( get the one that measues 25-200 inch lbs)
1 3/8 drive short socket extension
1 3/8 drive long extension
1 set of sears torx bits (you will need bit #27 for the primary)
a 3/8 drive to 1/4 drive adapter for the torque wrench and the #27 torx bit
1-HD Dyna service manual on-line from Zanotti's
1-3/8 allen wrench or allen socket for the trans plug.
1 HD oil filter wrench with the cutaway for the sensor (dealer item $9)
That's it. I never jack my bike up to change the oil. I just put a 1" block of wood under the jiffy.
Right now Sears has all these craftsman tools on sale for Christmas........send your wish list to Santa.
Oh yeah.........I will never let anyone change my oil again.......
It's so easy this guy could do it.........
[IMG]local://upfiles/8030/035FA362F9E6469495785A159AE3052B.jpg[/IMG]
I went and bought all the tools I needed to change the engine, trans & primary oil in my Dyna.
3/8 drive sears wratchet with standard and metric sockets
3/8 drive sears torque wrench which happens to be on sale right now ( get the one that measues 25-200 inch lbs)
1 3/8 drive short socket extension
1 3/8 drive long extension
1 set of sears torx bits (you will need bit #27 for the primary)
a 3/8 drive to 1/4 drive adapter for the torque wrench and the #27 torx bit
1-HD Dyna service manual on-line from Zanotti's
1-3/8 allen wrench or allen socket for the trans plug.
1 HD oil filter wrench with the cutaway for the sensor (dealer item $9)
That's it. I never jack my bike up to change the oil. I just put a 1" block of wood under the jiffy.
Right now Sears has all these craftsman tools on sale for Christmas........send your wish list to Santa.
Oh yeah.........I will never let anyone change my oil again.......
It's so easy this guy could do it.........
[IMG]local://upfiles/8030/035FA362F9E6469495785A159AE3052B.jpg[/IMG]
Hey, there are still a few of us around ya know! I'm so pissed, i'm going back to the cave....lousy homosapiens.
#33
12-26-2006 | 12:02 AM
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RE: how tough is it to do your own oil changes?
Oil changes are easy - did my first one today (on this bike), but still need to do a clutch adjustment, so will hold off on the chaincase oil change until I get the right tools (torx bit) since I'll have the derby off anyway...
Yeah, will put a plug in for the factory manual - GET ONE! Great investment.
Yeah, will put a plug in for the factory manual - GET ONE! Great investment.
#34
12-26-2006 | 01:10 AM
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RE: how tough is it to do your own oil changes?
All the information is in the Owners Manual that should have come with the motorcycle. The filter wrench can be purchased at any auto supply store for about $5.00. Actually all three areas, engine, tranny and primary are easy to service. I also agree, a service manual will be the best money spent on your motorcycle.
#35
12-26-2006 | 08:18 PM
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12-26-2006 | 08:51 PM
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RE: how tough is it to do your own oil changes?
ORIGINAL: buckweet
who ? is that guy ???
ORIGINAL: monkyman
Hey, there are still a few of us around ya know! I'm so pissed, i'm going back to the cave....lousy homosapiens.
ORIGINAL: KBFXDLI
I went and bought all the tools I needed to change the engine, trans & primary oil in my Dyna.
3/8 drive sears wratchet with standard and metric sockets
3/8 drive sears torque wrench which happens to be on sale right now ( get the one that measues 25-200 inch lbs)
1 3/8 drive short socket extension
1 3/8 drive long extension
1 set of sears torx bits (you will need bit #27 for the primary)
a 3/8 drive to 1/4 drive adapter for the torque wrench and the #27 torx bit
1-HD Dyna service manual on-line from Zanotti's
1-3/8 allen wrench or allen socket for the trans plug.
1 HD oil filter wrench with the cutaway for the sensor (dealer item $9)
That's it. I never jack my bike up to change the oil. I just put a 1" block of wood under the jiffy.
Right now Sears has all these craftsman tools on sale for Christmas........send your wish list to Santa.
Oh yeah.........I will never let anyone change my oil again.......
It's so easy this guy could do it.........
[IMG]local://upfiles/8030/035FA362F9E6469495785A159AE3052B.jpg[/IMG]
I went and bought all the tools I needed to change the engine, trans & primary oil in my Dyna.
3/8 drive sears wratchet with standard and metric sockets
3/8 drive sears torque wrench which happens to be on sale right now ( get the one that measues 25-200 inch lbs)
1 3/8 drive short socket extension
1 3/8 drive long extension
1 set of sears torx bits (you will need bit #27 for the primary)
a 3/8 drive to 1/4 drive adapter for the torque wrench and the #27 torx bit
1-HD Dyna service manual on-line from Zanotti's
1-3/8 allen wrench or allen socket for the trans plug.
1 HD oil filter wrench with the cutaway for the sensor (dealer item $9)
That's it. I never jack my bike up to change the oil. I just put a 1" block of wood under the jiffy.
Right now Sears has all these craftsman tools on sale for Christmas........send your wish list to Santa.
Oh yeah.........I will never let anyone change my oil again.......
It's so easy this guy could do it.........
[IMG]local://upfiles/8030/035FA362F9E6469495785A159AE3052B.jpg[/IMG]
Hey, there are still a few of us around ya know! I'm so pissed, i'm going back to the cave....lousy homosapiens.
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