I just did my 5k service and noted a few things. The drain plug will take an Allen wrench so get a set of the ones that are on a socket. Don't waste time with a box wrench. Save the "spanner wrench" for adjusting your shocks. Hahaha! Get yourself a funnel that has measurements and a valve that you can open and shut with a screen inside. Then you can measure that last half since you will be using Redline and the bottles don't have a window. Buy a filter wrench cause if your is like mine it will be stuck on there good if you aren't the one who put it on. Use silicone spray on your NEW O-rings.
Great video. I was wondering about trying my own oil changes. But after seeing how it's done I think I will stick with having the shop do it. Thanks again,
OK........................... If you are worried about over filling your ride. It takes 2 and a half quarts of Oil. After you have added 2 quarts, take one of the empty bottles that you can see the Fluid lines. Open the 3Rd quart and pour into the empty bottle to the half quart line ! Don't guess ! Take the time to do it right ! Knees in the breeze my friends ! Ride safe this summer and watch out for those Cages Out There !
Thanks for the how-to! I'm gonna do mine next weekend in my kitchen. Still gotta see where that drain plug is yet, just waiting for my phone to recharge so i can use the cell torch.
Hi Mack, Thanks for your reviews and video on the oil changes of a pre 2018Fat bob. Any chance you'll be making videos on seat removal, battery changes, Headlight changes, etc? very little out there in the fat bob world. Your video helped with my decision on buying a 2016 fat bob. Keep up the good work.
Hey thanks Trevor! Good to hear from ya. I loved the Fat bob but sold it and the V rod around the same time to get my current bike the Road King special. I really love making videos but the pace of life and some other projects that I have picked up have kept me from filming for quite some time now. All the best brother
I know what you talkin about the O-ring rather be safe than sorry right also is this a 96 cubic inch motor I've got a 2013 Street Bob this got that motor the drain plugs on all three holes or going to be the same right great video
is it necessary to change transmission oil? Because I want to service my dyna street bob by myself and I saw couple of videos on RU-vid to find out how to service our bike at home. Some people changing a transmission oil also and some people don’t. So if I had to change transmission oil then which oil should I use?
Hi Mack, thanks for the video - this is awesome for the beginners like me, can you please share the two other liquids change? That could be the perfect for learning how to work on our Fat Bobs!
Michael Cherniavsky will do Michael! Just a matter of time, but totally plan to get those out. Make sure to subscribe and you will be notified when they roll out
@@robertpolkamp I wasn't lying... I really intend to and this oil change was my first video ever. Do you know how much time it actually takes to produce a video like that oil change video Robert? The season directly after making that video was pretty hectic and by the end of that year I traded up for my current bike.
@@MacksMoto I love my own 08...I had a stereo fairing put on it from reckless Maryville TN...I hadn't had time to hunt for another video...but do u have others for the 08 fatbob...primary oil change?...thx
Hi Mack, Thank you for the amazing video. Please put a video on the regular maintenance like wheel belt maintenance and all such checks we do for a fat Bob. Also what exhaust are you using
Great to hear from you Jaiby! I am glad you enjoyed the video. I don't have the fat bob anymore, riding a road king now. I have Vance and Hines Big Shots on that bike
If the V-Rod in the corner is yours, what bike do you like better, the V-Rod or the Fat Bob? Also which bike is more reliable? I used to have an 04 V-Rod and a 2010 Fat Bob. Thank You👍🏻👍🏻
Yup, it was mine. The V-rod was kinda my one-up riding dream bike. The Fat Bob was way more of a utility long hauler. My wife got on the v-rod with me once and absolutely hated it. I only had the v-rod for like 6 months so can't really speak to long term reliability. Except that the V-rods gas gauge was horribly unreliable and that the water cooled system adds an extra layer of complexity to maintenance/repairs... still miss it though. Was a mean bike
Mack's Moto Thank you for the reply! I had my 04 V-Rod for two years. I bought it with 110 miles on it in 2008 and put about 18,000 miles on it with absolutely no issues. Took multiple trips to Naples Florida from Massachusetts and back with my wife on the back. Saddle bags, sissy bar and better seats. Traded in the V-Rod in 2010 for the 2010 Fat Bob and had nothing but starting issues with the bike 2 weeks after I bought it, it killed the experience for us and never took that bike to Florida. It was in HD shops multiple times. I had the Fat Bob for 5 years and sold it with only 5,400 miles on it. It was such a disappointment. My wife was upset with me getting rid of the V-Rod, it was actually a real bad mistake. 👍🏻👍🏻
Just the standard stuff. Tire tread, start up... scrapes along the primary, grips, lights and such can be a sign that the bike was dropped. Revzilla and SRK Cycles have some some pretty cool used bike tip vids
Malcom490 great to hear from ya. The oil change is the most costly and labor intensive part of the 5k service. The box next to oil is the only one marked "replace" but there are a number of other items marked "inspect" that warrant looking into. Do you have a service manual? The 5k service is a great 1st one to do your self. If you want to learn more about your bike I would recommend saving the cash from the service and investing in a manual. Make sure to save receipts for fluid purchases if you ever plan to sell the bike to anybody other than the dealer. Most buyers like to see service records.
Derek Macdonagh it is better to have the bike leaned over on the jiffy stand. Service manual is specific about that and the oil pan (position of the plug) is set up so that it needs to be leaned over for all of the oil to come out.
Is the oil level accurate with the bike leaning on its stand? Some people I know stand the bike up to check the level after then warm the bike up. At least with sport bikes.
Erik Acevedo depends on the bike. The Fat Bob service manual says to check the oil with the bike on the jiffy stand... instructions on my Vrod were to check with bike standing straight up. What do you ride?
Mack's Moto I’m on a sport bike now suzuki GSXS750 but would like the fat bob or Indian scout by next season. So just looking through videos checking how maintenance looks on them, accessories etc.
Yo Jeri! I don't have the Fat Bob anymore but no, there weren't any allen screws on the filter for the 2014 Fat Bob. It screws right off like in the video.
Hans Gruber yeah... I know it isn't right but I have the buddy who was a motorcycle cop. Real salty biker guy. When I got my Bob he would always call it a night train on account of the blacked out engine... kinda stuck with me
Not a bad video. But if I'm being critical there are a number of things I'd do to improve it. Though I'd rather pat you on the back with a hearty thank you.
