Help with FatBoy oil change.
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Help with FatBoy oil change.
I have been wrenching on bikes since I was 11 and this is my first Harley to wrench on. I plan on buying the service manual but just haven't had the chance yet. The owners manual is junk for any useful info on oil change and other things. I did a search and was unable to locate the general directions on an oil change for my Harley.
I see the drain for the oil tank and two drains on the bottom of the engine with one being higher than the other. I would assume that I warm the engine then shut down and remove the oil tank plug. Then remove and replace filter. I read that someone said I don't need to drain the sump. I again assume that is located in the bottom of the engine where the two plugs are located. That would be fine with me since I am not sure if there is a priming procedure after changing oil. Which brings me to my next question, do I need to do a priming procedure? Lastly, if you read this far, thank you, are there any other tips I should know? I really appreciate any and all help and thank you all in advance.
I see the drain for the oil tank and two drains on the bottom of the engine with one being higher than the other. I would assume that I warm the engine then shut down and remove the oil tank plug. Then remove and replace filter. I read that someone said I don't need to drain the sump. I again assume that is located in the bottom of the engine where the two plugs are located. That would be fine with me since I am not sure if there is a priming procedure after changing oil. Which brings me to my next question, do I need to do a priming procedure? Lastly, if you read this far, thank you, are there any other tips I should know? I really appreciate any and all help and thank you all in advance.
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RE: Help with FatBoy oil change.
Thanks for mentioning those other holes. I was aware, but I know from the dealer records that those have been changed recently and syn 3 has been put in all 3 holes. I just want to replace the engine oil again with syn 3 even though there is only about 2000 miles on this syn change. It has been a few year since it had been changed since the guy I bought it from rode it very little. I have changed that and have already put 2000 miles on it. I figure I will get at least 6,000 more miles by the end of the summer and want to make sure it's fresh. I plan on doing the other holes next. I just didn't want to flood the forum as a new guy with a bunch of questions until I had time to research and also search the forum.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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06-06-2007, 02:15 AM
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06-06-2007, 05:34 PM
RE: Help with FatBoy oil change.
I was curious to read the responces to this question and I was glad to see the answers. I visit another VT forum in which members would have answered this questions with the "buy the service manual" cr*p.
It very refreshing, this is what these boards are for. Now its time for a cold BEER
It very refreshing, this is what these boards are for. Now its time for a cold BEER
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#8
06-06-2007, 05:54 PM
RE: Help with FatBoy oil change.
Like was said, make sure you only drain the oil tank. The plug is in the frame directly below the oil tank. My suggestion is to break the plug loose with a 5/8" socket then use an hex wrench to run it the rest of the way out. The plugs are soft metal and the hex socket can be easily stripped. Also, put the bike on the side stand when you pull the oil filter and either put a piece of cardboard between the filter and engine or 2 litre coke bottle or a wad of paper towels. The filter will leak a buttload of oil down on your engine, garage floor, children, etc.
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06-06-2007, 05:56 PM
RE: Help with FatBoy oil change.
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I have been wrenching on bikes since I was 11 and this is my first Harley to wrench on. I plan on buying the service manual but just haven't had the chance yet. The owners manual is junk for any useful info on oil change and other things. I did a search and was unable to locate the general directions on an oil change for my Harley.
I see the drain for the oil tank and two drains on the bottom of the engine with one being higher than the other. I would assume that I warm the engine then shut down and remove the oil tank plug. Then remove and replace filter. I read that someone said I don't need to drain the sump. I again assume that is located in the bottom of the engine where the two plugs are located. That would be fine with me since I am not sure if there is a priming procedure after changing oil. Which brings me to my next question, do I need to do a priming procedure? Lastly, if you read this far, thank you, are there any other tips I should know? I really appreciate any and all help and thank you all in advance.
I have been wrenching on bikes since I was 11 and this is my first Harley to wrench on. I plan on buying the service manual but just haven't had the chance yet. The owners manual is junk for any useful info on oil change and other things. I did a search and was unable to locate the general directions on an oil change for my Harley.
I see the drain for the oil tank and two drains on the bottom of the engine with one being higher than the other. I would assume that I warm the engine then shut down and remove the oil tank plug. Then remove and replace filter. I read that someone said I don't need to drain the sump. I again assume that is located in the bottom of the engine where the two plugs are located. That would be fine with me since I am not sure if there is a priming procedure after changing oil. Which brings me to my next question, do I need to do a priming procedure? Lastly, if you read this far, thank you, are there any other tips I should know? I really appreciate any and all help and thank you all in advance.
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