This was a great tool for those of us "do-it-yourselvers" who want to save a couple of bucks. I appreciate the post.

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I rebuilt a automatic transmission, self taught hydralics on skid steers, backhoes and concrete pumps, replaced clutches....... It's not the fisrt time I've had a wrench in my hand. But, I am not interested in draining my transmission oil when I have engine oil, o-ring and filter ready to install. I read other forum advisors and followed their advise and pick up a manual from Harley-$60.00. They must work for the Harley Manual division. Guess what, no pictures or info to find the correct plug. Thanks for the real info and REAL PICTURE. You must have parked your bike in the same spot in the garage- cause the sun is in the same place.

Thanks again

 

In the '07 service manual on Pg 7-30 (Fig. 7-57) and on Pg 7-31 (Fig 7-58) it shows the engine & transmission drain plugs quite clearly. It would have been nice had they included the pics in the maintenance section, but the info is nonetheless there...

 

Didn't see much savings? Either you need to buy oil someplace else or your dealer is doing changes for a great price. Last time my brother-in-law had the local stealer do his oil change he was out $125. I change mine for less than $55, that's a chrome filter and Mobil1 full synthetic

 

Amen. My dealer has "service specials" & it's "only" $90 with HD360 dino or $109 for Syn3. These are "special" prices mind you, LOL.
My last oil change cost me $17, with VR1 dino & a Wix filter.

 

Great pic WV!!!!1 Some thing i can show my friends!

 

Guys,

I have a 2007 Road Glide that I just attempted to change the oil. According to the "Drains for Dummies" pic, I drained fluid from the Primary (1 of 2) plug. I then drained the fluid from the correct plug after doing research. Total fluid drained was only a little over 2 Liters with the filter removed (I know I was low a quart).

I am confused because the Primary (1 of 2) plus SEEMED to drain motor oil. It seemed logical because it is directly under the motor. The MAIN primary plug I now know is directly under the Primary (duh!). The fluid was very black and I just had the Primary fluid changed under 1000 miles ago due to the replacement of the Stator.

Can anybody confirm this IS the Primary plug OR is it another motor oil drain plug.

Thanks!

 

Guys,

I have a 2007 Road Glide that I just attempted to change the oil. According to the "Drains for Dummies" pic, I drained fluid from the Primary (1 of 2) plug. I then drained the fluid from the correct plug after doing research. Total fluid drained was only a little over 2 Liters with the filter removed (I know I was low a quart).

I am confused because the Primary (1 of 2) plus SEEMED to drain motor oil. It seemed logical because it is directly under the motor. The MAIN primary plug I now know is directly under the Primary (duh!). The fluid was very black and I just had the Primary fluid changed under 1000 miles ago due to the replacement of the Stator.

Can anybody confirm this IS the Primary plug OR is it another motor oil drain plug.

Thanks!

 

Wow another 4 year old thread resurrected.

 

Who cares how old it is? If the service manual had a decent picture with plug location, it wouldn't need to be resurrected. That is a great picture. I didn't want to change my oil, because of all the posts that say they drained the wrong plug. Now I am going to do my own oil.