Oil didn't empty out?
#12
There are oil scavenger systems available if you want to be sure you get ALL of the old oil out...
Here's one:
Scavenger TOTAL Oil Change System for Harley Davidson
..and here's a thread about it:
Use an oil scavenger ..... or not
Here's one:
Scavenger TOTAL Oil Change System for Harley Davidson
..and here's a thread about it:
Use an oil scavenger ..... or not
What this guy said.
#13
My Deuce will only hold a little under 3 quarts which puts it at the full mark. Some don't like to keep it at the full mark but I do with no problems.
I usually put in about 2 & 1/2 quarts & go for about a 4 mile ride, then recheck while oil is hot & add what is needed to bring it to full mark. As said a baster or a 2 oz syringe which can be got at a pharmacy is the trick for removing excess oil.
I usually put in about 2 & 1/2 quarts & go for about a 4 mile ride, then recheck while oil is hot & add what is needed to bring it to full mark. As said a baster or a 2 oz syringe which can be got at a pharmacy is the trick for removing excess oil.
#14
#15
for what it's worth, the books states 3.5 qts. with filter change and 4 qts dry.
I only got 2.5 qts. in.
That leads me to believe that if I had ran the bike before the oil change I would have gotten 1 more qt. up from the from the crankcase leaving only 1/2 qt. of old oil in the crankcase.
Next time I change the oil I follow the correct procedures and see if I in fact get 3.5 qts. in.
I only got 2.5 qts. in.
That leads me to believe that if I had ran the bike before the oil change I would have gotten 1 more qt. up from the from the crankcase leaving only 1/2 qt. of old oil in the crankcase.
Next time I change the oil I follow the correct procedures and see if I in fact get 3.5 qts. in.
#16
#17
Turkey baster and I use the oil scavanger. Why anyone wouldn't want a 100% clean oil change I don't understand. Clean oil runs cooler, period. With the oil cooler I have I pump out over a quart of old, dirty, filthy oil everytime I do an oil change. I think I paid 84 bucks for mine but I have seen on here where guys have made their own.
#18
#19
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...er-anyone.html
I did my own scavenging for $13.
BTW, as every other 1000 oil threads have stated, draining only nets you about 2.5 quarts. The other quart is in the bottom of the crank and it's corresponding passages.
I did my own scavenging for $13.
BTW, as every other 1000 oil threads have stated, draining only nets you about 2.5 quarts. The other quart is in the bottom of the crank and it's corresponding passages.
#20
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...er-anyone.html
I did my own scavenging for $13.
BTW, as every other 1000 oil threads have stated, draining only nets you about 2.5 quarts. The other quart is in the bottom of the crank and it's corresponding passages.
I did my own scavenging for $13.
BTW, as every other 1000 oil threads have stated, draining only nets you about 2.5 quarts. The other quart is in the bottom of the crank and it's corresponding passages.
Thanks everyone for all the responses.
Let's now put this one to bed.
Thanks,