Transmission Oil Change Issue
#12
Make sure you check your oil level (not sure how much you got out of the case plug) and keep an eye on that case plug to ensure it does not leak. If it does leak try some teflon or loctite thread sealer on it.
And 2nd on the shop manual. I cannot remember the torque on that case plug but DO NOT over tighten it.
And 2nd on the shop manual. I cannot remember the torque on that case plug but DO NOT over tighten it.
#14
You pulled the one on the sump. As said above, tranny plug is the one between the shocks.
Check this thread, older bike, but plug still in same place.
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.GEARBOX.HTML
Check this thread, older bike, but plug still in same place.
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.GEARBOX.HTML
+1 on this site, show all the oil changes, just back up to home page and pick U choice.
#15
Also, be careful putting the trans plug back in. It is easy to cross thread it since you can't really see it between the shocks. I use a deep socket on a short extension to install mine. That way, you can feel it thread all the way in before tightening it down. I have several friends that have had thiers stripped by boneheads who were in a hurry.
#16
#17
You pulled the one on the sump. As said above, tranny plug is the one between the shocks.
Check this thread, older bike, but plug still in same place.
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.GEARBOX.HTML
Check this thread, older bike, but plug still in same place.
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.GEARBOX.HTML
Thanks for posting this link, everything you need is here, also very easy to follow. I did buy him a beer for his tutorial..
#18
Also, be careful putting the trans plug back in. It is easy to cross thread it since you can't really see it between the shocks. I use a deep socket on a short extension to install mine. That way, you can feel it thread all the way in before tightening it down. I have several friends that have had thiers stripped by boneheads who were in a hurry.
I bought my bike Feb 2012 and the 1st thing I did was give it a complete service.
Last month I drained all the fluids and refilled to put it away for the winter.
The trans drain plug almost felt as though it wanted to strip. It was "soft" for lack of a better term and I've been stressed about it since.
It's not leaking while parked but is there a different plug I can re-tap the hole for instead of the ORB factory plug? Just incase it IS stripped. Do they normally feel "soft" when seating?
I deal in hydraulic stuff pretty much daily in my job but I want input from guys that have owned Harley's.
Thanks in advance.
#19