Hey... I jus picked up a sportster and was wondering how much oil it needs. I saw 3 quarts but wanted some verification/second opinion.

 

What year? If you got it new or at least got the owners manual it will tell you. My '09 wil take about 2.8 after it's been drained for an oil change with about 4oz in the filter when you put that back on. Most people dont fill them ALL the way to avoid blow out.

 

its an 02 and i didn get the owners manual

 

Approx. 3 quarts in the motor and 1 quart in the primary/tranny.

 

thanks fellas

 

what weight oil would you all recommend for winter in Colo.?
thanks Rich

 

20w50 above 40 degrease f
10w40 below 40 degrease f

 

Be careful out there bud!

Also, I have to second what tumbleweed said about underfilling to avoid blow-buy. If I put in the full three I have a messy breather after a short ride. Could just be my bike, but if you go all 3 and have oil all over the right side, drain a bit and see if that fixes it.

 

i am about to an oil change on my 04, how many quarts and how hard is it to do? this is my first bike and first oil change. also i was going to do the trans also, is the trans and primary all in the same?