Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or
brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely
affected, which could result in loss of control of the
motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)
1. Ride motorcycle until oil is at normal operating temperature. Turn engine off.
2. Remove filler plug/dipstick.
3. See Oil Pan. Remove the oil drain plug (2). Do not remove hex plug (3) or transmission
drain plug (1). Allow oil to drain completely.
4. Inspect the oil drain plug O ring for cuts, tears or signs of deterioration. Replace as
necessary.
Use Harley Davidson oil filter wrench for filter removal.
This tool can prevent damage to crankshaft position
sensor and/or sensor cable. (00192b)
5. Remove the oil filter using OIL FILTER WRENCH HD 42311 or OIL FILTER WRENCH HD
44067 A and hand tools. Do not use with air tools.
6. Clean the oil filter mount flange of any old gasket material.
7. See Applying Thin Oil Film. Lubricate gasket with clean engine oil and install new oil filter
on filter mount. Hand tighten oil filter one half to three quarters of a turn after gasket first
contacts filter mounting surface. Do NOT use oil filter wrench for installation.
8. Install engine oil drain plug and tighten to 14 21 ft lbs (19.0 28.5 Nm).
NOTE:
Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature expected before the next oil change.
Refer to Recommended Engine Oils for recommended oil.
9. Initially add 3.0 quarts 2.8 liters of engine oil.
10. Verify proper oil level. See Engine Oil Level.
a. Check engine oil level using COLD CHECK procedure.
b. Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter.
c. Check engine oil level using HOT CHECK procedure.
