Yes I did, I was about to not do it but I've seen a lot of recommendations to do it. Just for kicks and giggles what are the would the consequences be if I didn't?

 

Really it's no big deal, other than after a couple of dozen miles, about a 1/4 quart of oil would seem to disappear once it works its way down into the drain hose and the air it displaces moves up into the oil tank.

 

ok how do you burp the little rubber oil hose?

 

Okay, This is what my service manual says for my 2008 1200 Sportster Custom. After refilling the oil tank with new oil.

Loosen clamp and pull plug from end of oil tank drain hose. Allow a small amount of oil to flow from hose before reinstalling drain plug. This removes air from the drain hose and reduces the possibility of oil pump cavitation.

 

Dur, I meant 15w-50.. Thanks cHarley! Sorry for hijacking your thread dude!

J

 

No problem, your question was relevant.