I'm just getting ready to do the first oil change on my&nbsp\\;girl friends&nbsp\\;07&nbsp\\;883L. Is there any tips or tricks you have found to make the job go easyer? I have a service manual for her bike and am pretty handy with a wrench, I've done 100% of everything to my FLHRS.
Thanks guys.

 

Usual common sense stuff. Have the right filter wrench. A few rags for spills. Warm the oil but, no too hot. Use a rug or padding on the floor if you are not using a lift.

 

don't remove any bolts from the bottom of the engine

 

Unless you are changing the primary/Tranny fluid.

 

I know a guy that did that after he first bought a Sporty. Called me up and asked...what did I just drain? it's not oil....
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check this out from Sportster.org. Great pictures and very well written.
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http://www.linson.us/harleydavidson/..._oilchange.htm

 

drill a hole in the filter to get the oil out before taking it off. It's a real mess if you don't.

 

I use a piece of construction paper and fold in a u shape. stick it under the filter and losen no oil gets on the bike at all.

 

+1

 

Don't over fill it.