Thanks. As simple as that is, it's nice to see that in action for us Harley newbies so there's no guessing or uncertainty on anything. Now I'm no less than 100% comfortable with finding the right bolt for draining. Likewise with your video on changing the primary fluid and gasket.
Great video. Thank you so much. Being a new harley owner myself (02' FXDL) this is great. So when changing the oil, you don't have to change the primary and transmission oil at the same time right?
I don’t get why people and even Harley mechanics say 2.5-3qts of oil for an oil and filter change. That is wrong. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen over filled Dynas with guys putting close to 3qts in. The service manual states “2.5qts”. It does not state in between that. If you need a lot more than 2.5qts, something is not right. In the manual again, it states “3qts” if this is a brand new engine that has never had a drop of oil in it. I don’t get the confusion, and hate seeing wrong info spread and bikes messed up by that.
@@joshuacruz4046 the drain plug is located on the kick stand side means this is the lowest point. You are good to go for the engine oil change on the jiffy. But it is more convinient to have the bike level since you get more space to place the drain pan. Preloading of the filter is not required, the manual does not mention it at all (it is on the return flow). For the transmission oil change though you need to be level (according to the manual)
My 2016 wide glide is all messed up. The engine oil drain bolt doesn't drain the engine oil and none of the accessories that Harley Davidson offers for it. Fit it
About half way up the dipstick is the manufactures suggested range (marked on dipstick). If you fill it to the top it would be overfull. Generally it will make the motor more sluggish. But more importantly it will find a way out. It could burn off but more than likely it will it will come out the breather bolts in the heads, then into the air cleaner and blow down the side of the bike.
No mention of properly warming up the oil, or checking the oil after it's warmed up, also no mention of should the bike be upright or on the kick stand.