First oil change on old fatboy
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First oil change on old fatboy
I have a 1996 fatboy I purchased last year about to do my first oil change. The filter I got from the dealership is different dimensions then what's on my bike. The filter on my bike is 4" long same diameter.
the new filter is maybe 3" but shorter for sure
can anyone tell me anything about this ?
thanks
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okay any ideas how to remove the aftermarket filter that's on there now ? As you can see it has no grooves for the removal cap.
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Yes you will need an oil filter wrench, the smaller size. YouTube it if you feel more comfortable. There is a guy that uses the box to divert the oil from the filter away from the bike. It's an easy job. Don't overtighten the new filter. Wet the gasket with fresh oil and spin it on by hand. Same as any spin on filter.
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Ok I got my bike up on a lift just drained the oil. And I got official factory manual from dealership and no where on the manual does it show you how to oil change and never mind that. How much oil to put in is not even mentioned
1) how much oil do I put in a 1996 Evo fatboy
2) what kinda manual is thin? Hahahaha
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The 1996 Fb is a great ride I still have mine to this day The EVO filter was a 30 micron one but now everyone use the 5 micron on everything.
Make sure you clean the tappet screen also. Let it warm up before you beat on it and the base gaskets are less likely to seep.
1996 FB Owners manual.
Make sure you clean the tappet screen also. Let it warm up before you beat on it and the base gaskets are less likely to seep.
1996 FB Owners manual.