Checked the oil section couldn't find anything on a total oil change for a bagger (FLHX). Additionally, I saw a referance to using a 2-quart sodabottle torecover oil from the filter(?)on softail total oil change,how? Thx.

 

Trim a one gallon jug to fit under filter & never spill a single drop. "Total" motor/tranny/primary oil change is simple.

 

Most folks don't bother with doing a "total oil change" on a bagger because not that much old oil is left behind. Baggers have an oil sump, vice a tank like on Softails, so in draining the sump you get the majority of the old oil out- like when you drain the oil out of a car.

However, one of those companies that makes the Softail kits also makes one for baggers...

 

Here ya go..............
http://www.roguechopper.com/products.html

 

Thx for the info!

 

The idea is to CATCH the oil that spills as you remove the filter.
Because the filter goes on in a horizontal position, when you unscrew it the old oil will run out and get all over the front of your bike, on the engine, frame, etc.

I used an empty bottle that 90 weight gear oil comes in.
Trim it with a knife.
It slips under the oil filter. As you remove filter, the oil is directed toward the mouth of the bottle. I position and direct it to miss draining on my footboard mounts and to catch it in a drain pan. I may still have a few drops escape but not nearly as much as changing filters without the funnel. It sure makes cleanup lots easier.

More info here: https://www.hdforums.com/m_3316599/tm.htm

 

Outstanding post & pics! In the past I've always used the filter box (flattened out) as a catch basin. I like yours better and will try it tomorrow.