Changed the engine and trans oil on my 2007 1200C today. The drain tube was cracked and leaking so I did that too. I took about an 8 mile ride before I started to warm it all up.

On the engine I just bought 3 quarts of HD 360. I filled the new filter and let it sit a few minutes before putting it on. I poured the rest in the tank and it brought the oil level right at 1/2 way between add and full after it was warmed up.

On the trans I bought 1 quart of their Formula+. That just did fill it to the bottom of the clutch but that is what the manual says my model takes so it should be fine. I used petroleum jelly to hold the o-ring in place while I put the cover back on. That o-ring is one of those that is a hair larger than the groove it sits in so it's a little aggravating to get it to stay in the proper place.

The drain tube is a molded hose that comes off the tank and routes over and down through a sleeve and comes out under the rear of the engine on this model. There is no alternative for the factory hose and it only cost $7.10. The parts guy says they only last about 4 years. It has two different sized ends and is connected at the tank with a crimped band clamp. Underneath it has a plastic plug stuck in the end and a simple screw clamp holding that in. I decided the best way to get the crimped clamp off without breaking the nipple on the tank would be to cut it with a dremel. I used a 1-1/2" cut off wheel from HF to do this with. It takes patience and care to just cut through the band clamp and not damage anything else. I had to push down on the drive belt and work with care but it cut easily and made removal a snap.

I bought the correct band clamp for the tank end but couldn't find my crimp tool to install it. I had some high quality fuel injection line clamps the right size so I used those at both ends. They are a band type clamp with limited range so they have to be perfect in size but they don't eat into the hose like screw clamps can.

Here's some pics.

 

Nice work. Those FI clamps look good.

John

 

i just use a flat/common screwdriver to loosen those compression clamps then cut off with diagonal side cut pliers. Ironically they make a crimper for that style clamp but i've never seen a cutter/remover when i worked as as auto tech for many years.

 

top marks sir, i'm going to repost this for Bodacious MC

here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...l#post13933627

 

I have done that too when working with metal. I didn't want to risk breaking the nipple off this plastic oil tank. The cut off wheel was much less effort either way. I will probably stick with the dremel for the ease of it from now on.

 

Thanks for the info. I got my new hose today and also a band clamp. Dealer said to just squeeze it with a pair of pliers.
After reading this, I find that now I have the correct band clamp but do not have a band clamp tool to install.......suggestions?