How to Change Oil on Harley-Davidson Touring Models by J&P Cycles
Patrick from J&P Cycles shows you how to change the oil on a Harley Davidson Street Glide. Includes every step from oil drain and fill to checking levels, filter replacement as well as the tools and any replacement parts you may need. For this particular application we used the Milwaukee Twins oil change kit. The demonstration was performed a 2008 Harley Davidson Street Glide, the process will be similar on most late model Harley touring models.
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How long do you let it run before you check it again?
Of course the dealer told me this was very difficult to do. They said it's not like changing oil on a car, which I do lol. This video looks like it's exactly the same…. I have a 2011 Wide Glide, I'm assuming the procedure is the same?
cool video on checking or changing the shifter arm an seal, thanx
this video is great i am gettin my steetglide this week and i will b changing my own oil and my own vanson pipes great i will b gettin my own tools too nice video
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I've been told that it is necessary to fill the new filter with prior to installation, is this necessary?
thank you for the info..
Just two comments,
Be sure to wipe off drain plug surface before replacing drain plug.
Clean oil filter base and around front engine mount. It doesn't hurt to shove a rag under old filter before finally pulling it off.
When all clean install new filter. Nothing worse than to have the bike drip oil for several days.
Cheers!
hi Patrick,
what happened if we accidentally take out the Alan-Hex nut and the oil drained thru it?
Could we put the Alan-hex nut back (and drain it more with the drain nut) and continue filling in with the new oil, or do we need to concern something else?
Thank you in advance.
Erni
I have a BMW and even if you change the oil yourself you have to take the bike to the shop so they can reset the service indicator warning. Does Harley have any type of warning indicator that needs to be reset? Thanks!
I have an '02 Electra glide & these oil changes are pretty straightforward.. I do a couple of things different, I use an Allen wrench to remove the drain plug & use hi-temp grease like 'ant-seize' on the 'o' ring.. I've tried all sort of things to catch the oil when you remove the filter, seems like oil always drips down onto the front motor mount & reg.. I have had to replace one motor mount already b/c it was worn out due to oil saturation. you didn't mention how often the oil should be changed I usually go 5k or 1 yr., whichever comes 1st..
I have a 99 king that i just for the 2 time replaced the oil pump and can plate. how do i get all the dirty oil flushed COMPLETLY FROM THE CASES ,PAN ECT?
Great instructional vid! Thanks!
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That was a great help to me thanks
– So, essentially, after every filter change you have to "dry start" that engine?! Wow. I would lean it over so I could at least have it 1/3 full before installation … I will never, ever dry start any engine, or I will just not buy the vehicle.
Double wow.
THANKS! I needed that.
you guys are the best I move down here from Massachusetts and I will only deal with you guys thank you very much
Patrick, how would you check the oil level on a trike?
Best tutorial video I have seen so far. My only request was you should define on the oil plug torque of inch pounds or foot pounds. Thanks
Thanks, my first Harley .Just like to be sure; great information.
Can you change the oil on a 2007 ultra classic with it on the jiffy stand or do you have to have a stand? Thanks any information. Great videos
Nice, Start the engine with oil all over engine after filter was removed, Uh…Don't you think u outa cleaned engine and surrounding area while filter was off?, Impossible to do it with filter on😕
Will your universal chain guard kit work on my 1983 FLT?
Love to see How done on 2017 Trike!!!
Hey this is great! I was going to take it to the dealer for a change but this is fantastic.
Can I use synthetic oil instead of regular oil?
great video. thank you.