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Old 07-06-2010 | 07:38 PM
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where the h--l is the drain plug for the engine?
 
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Old 07-06-2010 | 10:22 PM
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Should be were they all are. Isn't it?
Not being a smart butt. But I didn't think it changed
 
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Old 07-07-2010 | 08:53 AM
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Default Oil Drain Plug

Look at your oil pan, front side or the side toward the front wheel. You will find two plugs side by side. One will be an internal hex or allen wrench plug. The other plug is your oil drain plug!
 
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Old 07-07-2010 | 08:54 AM
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It's on the pan, same as the Ultra 2-wheeler. Check your owners manual, it even has a picture.
 
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Old 07-07-2010 | 12:01 PM
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In the oil pan toward the front of the bike!
http://www.ehow.com/video_4952095_ch...idson-oil.html
 
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Old 07-07-2010 | 04:13 PM
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Good video but I'd like to see something that is "fool-proof" as far as removing that oil filter. I am forever slopping old oil over the frame when pulling that filter off. I know there is a "trick" with cutting the bottom off a 2 liter plastic soda bottle but I could never get that right. Any vids for that?
 
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Old 07-07-2010 | 04:53 PM
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Default Soda Bottle Trick

Originally Posted by Boom
Good video but I'd like to see something that is "fool-proof" as far as removing that oil filter. I am forever slopping old oil over the frame when pulling that filter off. I know there is a "trick" with cutting the bottom off a 2 liter plastic soda bottle but I could never get that right. Any vids for that?

Note to OP, the oil plug is in a different position on a softail!

Boom, I can never find these things after I make one! If you are better organized than I it is worth the time to cut one out. I have to make one everytime I change the oil.

http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.ENGINE.HTML
 

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Old 07-07-2010 | 06:06 PM
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Excellent! Thanks Coupe! I will definitely save that link. Yeah, a sloppy cut-up Coke bottle is something you don't save. But I'll find a place for this one if it works/fits right.
 
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Old 07-08-2010 | 03:41 PM
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Be sure you twist the right one, otherwise you will drain your tranny! Check that owner's manual.
 
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Old 07-15-2010 | 05:42 PM
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MY 1000 mile service is here as well.

What are the best temp reducing oils for all 3 holes?

I am in south Georgia and it has been in the 90-100's for 3 weeks now.
 


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