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Old 08-09-2024, 07:59 AM
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Just change the exhaust.
 
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
Just change the exhaust.
Wasn't the question
 
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Ah sweet, thank you! I didn't know that. I tried looking it up but again Google "Harley" and "Oil" or "Transmission" in the same phrase and all that shows up is how to do oil changes, or dipsticks.
You can use online parts microfiche to compare what parts look like for different models and years, and also compare part numbers to see what parts interchange between models.

https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...rleydavidsonmc
 
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Originally Posted by SwedishMeatball
You can use online parts microfiche to compare what parts look like for different models and years, and also compare part numbers to see what parts interchange between models.

https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...rleydavidsonmc
THANK YOU! I didn't even know this existed. Finally some useful knowledge.
 
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Originally Posted by roussfam
I'll help you. NO it can't be done.
Originally Posted by Buelligan666
Just change the exhaust.
Same question in a different way.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...tion-fxdf.html

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Wasn't the question
You can keep kicking this can down the road all day, and it won't change any of the real solutions.
Buy an exhaust system that was actually designed to fit your bike.
That "One size fits all" pipe you have just isn't the one that actually fits.

Option 2: Buy the Road King you mention so you get the oil fill location you want.
The Fat Bob and Road King might "look" similar to you, but they are completely different bikes.
 
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Originally Posted by MacSteve
Wasn't the question
Change the bike then.
 
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Originally Posted by RollaMo
Same question in a different way.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...tion-fxdf.html



You can keep kicking this can down the road all day, and it won't change any of the real solutions.
Buy an exhaust system that was actually designed to fit your bike.
That "One size fits all" pipe you have just isn't the one that actually fits.

Option 2: Buy the Road King you mention so you get the oil fill location you want.
The Fat Bob and Road King might "look" similar to you, but they are completely different bikes.
Actually this one was more for the curiosity as to why it was different. My curiosity stemmed from my current problem, but as you see here. This particular thread actually had the useful information come early before all the opinionated goofballs decided everyone had to be forced to read their thoughts on the matter.
 
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
Change the bike then.
After reading the actual answer, it would seem that this would be the easiest way to change the fill spout location.
 
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Originally Posted by SwedishMeatball
The transmission housings are different for Dynas and Touring bikes. The touring oil pan extends behind the transmission which is why it's possible to put the oil filler there.

On a Dyna the oil pan is located directly under the transmission which is why the oil filler sits between the engine and the transmission. There is no room for a filler behind the transmission and there is no oil pan underneath for the filler to attach to.

Softails have a separate oil tank up under the seat, and the oil filler is located in that oil tank.
The M-8 softails do not do that.
 
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The M-8 softails do not do that.
No the M-8s all have them in the same place. Sorry I was referring to the touring softtails and dynas of the same year. With the TC engines.
 

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