That’s a great oil change tip. I’ll do that, thank you. Another one I heard is when you’re changing the primary oil, take the derby cover off first then drain the oil. That way if something goes wrong and you can’t get the derby cover off you still have oil in the primary till you can fix the problem.
@@Hhhhhgggihgdd I've seen several videos where they suggest changing the o-ring plus using a dab of teflon paste. Never heard teflon tape tho. Just a back up, i guess, in case you pinch the o-ring unknowingly.
Thanks Doc, I thought you were gonna just say what everyone knows about removing the oil cap to increase the flow. But you schooled me on the breather flap thing.....keep doing what you doing. If I'm ever in in Charleston , I will say thanks in person
Thank you. I have a crankcase breather setup with the braided line going to a separate filter back toward the rear of the frame. I will take a look at all that this weekend. Good Tip.
Great video. Concise and informative. You will make customers feel confident in having their bike serviced by your dealership when they can't or don't want to do it themselves. Keep it up!
Excellent tip and explanation - thank you. Changed my rocker-boxes last winter and came across the valve system and the o-rings associated to them in the process. Both O-rings were gone in the old boxes (lower) 2010 FXDF.
If you don't know that taking your oil cap off will make the oil drain out will make your oil come out a lot faster then you shouldn't be changing your oil. But I will say I just changed the oil in my street glide last night 57k and when I've took the drain plug out probably the last 2 oil changes I thought it was weird that the oil ran out fast even though my cap was still on or in. Which this explains all the oil in my breather... Thanks for the much needed tip I didn't know I needed.. learn something new every day.
after 30 yrs of Not riding...bought a new 2018 Ultra limited...a few weeks ago....now it's time to learn a few things about this bike...great info...thanks Doc
You the man,ive raced bikes ,3 wheelers,ect.i just bought a 1979 shovel head chopper with a 5ft. rake and ive found out forget all about any other motorcycles because this bike is a whole new world,ive had to start at step 1 and learn my way through everything with an open mind,guys like you make guys like me lives a whole lot easier and i thank you so much,
Great knowledge to know .Thanks for the info that gives me a better understanding and for sure tells me why I should keep my oil changes updated. Thanks again
Oh how i wish that i had seen this video last week! But now I know. Thanks for the tip! Please keep them coming! My first view of your channel and sir, You have earned a new subscriber. Again, Thank you for posting this.
LowCountryHarley and Doc harley, Thank you. Thank yo ufor not saying the job should only be done at the harley shop. Allowing your customers to feel in control will lead to higher harley sales. The tip was eye opening and valuable. Please keep posting and you will see an increase to your bottom line.
Good insight Doc. Had not thought of checking how the oil drained before loosening the filler plug. I had had issues in the past on a 2009 FLHTCU with excess oil in the air cleaner. Had the breathers changed. Still did what I thought was excess. Never got that resolved, but don't have that bike anymore. The other thing I noticed in your video was the drain pan. Did not look like it was going to hold all the oil that it was going to drain. Didn't see the pan toward the end of the video. Thank you for your videos. You pass on good insight.
Just did my change and thanks for this tip. I am now certain my breathers are working properly. If I might add I used a inch pound torque wrench and did the math. So 17 ft lbs x 12= 204 inch pounds. One doesn't need 2 wrenches. Thanks again Doc!
Thumbs-Up #2.9K-PLUS I am, Friday morn 28 June 2019! I recently (finally) found and bought my first Sportster, an 883, and I watch it drain the entire time to check the color of the oil. Life, or at least MY life, became instantly better once knowing I FINALLY have my own personal Sportster! Thank You, for your tech tips.
Thank you, I was wondering why my oil didn't drain all the way. Thought it was done. Put the drain plug back. Added 2 quarts and it over filled. That was impossible!. Seems like it didn't drain all of it. But there was no dripping. That's why I put the drain plug back on. Thinking all the oil came out. Those breathers you mentioned the reason it didn't drain. Now I know why. Thank you for that tip. I'll watch for that next time. Thanks
Hey Doc, You Rock and are the Harley Doc from trick to stock, So if your in need of a Doc, Not just any Doc, but a Harley Doc, Who knows how to roll & rock those sockets, To tune and adjust those Harley sprockets, So sit right back and enjoy the ride, Cause your watching and rocking, With the one, and only only one, Harley Doc, From where, well from only one plane, Old Low County Harley of course! Thanks Doc!
Doc I am an old mechanic “retired” but I don’t have a 5” wrench. Just poking you a little bit and I love your videos.
Been working on engines for 20+ years but every time I see one of his videos I learn something new.
I am honored you would take the time to watch our videos...Doc
That’s a great oil change tip. I’ll do that, thank you. Another one I heard is when you’re changing the primary oil, take the derby cover off first then drain the oil. That way if something goes wrong and you can’t get the derby cover off you still have oil in the primary till you can fix the problem.
Thanks for sharing...Doc
Tip of the year, you deserve a Statue Doc Harley😉
I'm not English speaking person, but thank you for your clear and easy English. So I understood everything. Thanks for your job.
He should be a radio personality with that voice lol
Probably is
Yes I’m sorry but
I've never used Teflon tape on any of my plugs or friends plugs and never had a problem . But I always change the o-ring.
@@Hhhhhgggihgdd I've seen several videos where they suggest changing the o-ring plus using a dab of teflon paste. Never heard teflon tape tho. Just a back up, i guess, in case you pinch the o-ring unknowingly.
@@nateand3yeah . I suppose extra precaution
Thanks Doc, I thought you were gonna just say what everyone knows about removing the oil cap to increase the flow. But you schooled me on the breather flap thing.....keep doing what you doing. If I'm ever in in Charleston , I will say thanks in person
Agreed. I rolled my eyes until he mentioned the breather. Then I thought damn that's a good tip!
tim285401 so do I :-) Doc Harley is best Harley guy 😍
I'm gonna have look out for that tip Thank You Doc
i thought it was going to be retarded too.
This video was EXTREMELY HELPFUL!
Thanks Doc!
DOC is the man. So informative and eye opening with tips and information i wouldn't have known otherwise
Thank you, Doc for an excellent video! I want to let you know that your videos do help us and we are grateful for sharing this great information.
One of the best tips I've seen. Thanks for schooling me!
Excellent tech tip. Thought I knew all on changing the oil in my Deluxe but I never knew this. Thanks very much!!
Thank you. I have a crankcase breather setup with the braided line going to a separate filter back toward the rear of the frame. I will take a look at all that this weekend. Good Tip.
I've watched about 10 of these in a row. This dude's the best I reckon.
Great tip, none of the other so called harley mechanics have ever mentioned that tip
Thank you
Great tip, thanks. I've never heard this tip before. Good to know.
Great video. Concise and informative. You will make customers feel confident in having their bike serviced by your dealership when they can't or don't want to do it themselves.
Keep it up!
Excellent tip and explanation - thank you. Changed my rocker-boxes last winter and came across the valve system and the o-rings associated to them in the process. Both O-rings were gone in the old boxes (lower) 2010 FXDF.
If you don't know that taking your oil cap off will make the oil drain out will make your oil come out a lot faster then you shouldn't be changing your oil. But I will say I just changed the oil in my street glide last night 57k and when I've took the drain plug out probably the last 2 oil changes I thought it was weird that the oil ran out fast even though my cap was still on or in. Which this explains all the oil in my breather... Thanks for the much needed tip I didn't know I needed.. learn something new every day.
Thanks Doc! You've solved a problem I've been experiencing.
Thanks for the tip Doc. I learned something today.
after 30 yrs of Not riding...bought a new 2018 Ultra limited...a few weeks ago....now it's time to learn a few things about this bike...great info...thanks Doc
You the man,ive raced bikes ,3 wheelers,ect.i just bought a 1979 shovel head chopper with a 5ft. rake and ive found out forget all about any other motorcycles because this bike is a whole new world,ive had to start at step 1 and learn my way through everything with an open mind,guys like you make guys like me lives a whole lot easier and i thank you so much,
EXCELLENT video, very informative, didn't know about the flapthing in the air filter. THANKS DOC !
Great knowledge to know .Thanks for the info that gives me a better understanding and for sure tells me why I should keep my oil changes updated. Thanks again
Good to know.
I'll check when I change my oil this weekend.
Thanks
great tip. Never would have known that. And an easy check. Should have shown how easy/hard it is to change those breathers.
Great info Doc. I definitely learned something new.
Hi Mark you definitely learned something new. Now Doc will teach you how to use toilet paper.
Oh how i wish that i had seen this video last week! But now I know. Thanks for the tip! Please keep them coming! My first view of your channel and sir, You have earned a new subscriber. Again, Thank you for posting this.
So many useful tips. Thanks doc
LowCountryHarley and Doc harley, Thank you. Thank yo ufor not saying the job should only be done at the harley shop. Allowing your customers to feel in control will lead to higher harley sales. The tip was eye opening and valuable. Please keep posting and you will see an increase to your bottom line.
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Thank you for the tech tip. It’s very useful.
Good insight Doc. Had not thought of checking how the oil drained before loosening the filler plug. I had had issues in the past on a 2009 FLHTCU with excess oil in the air cleaner. Had the breathers changed. Still did what I thought was excess. Never got that resolved, but don't have that bike anymore. The other thing I noticed in your video was the drain pan. Did not look like it was going to hold all the oil that it was going to drain. Didn't see the pan toward the end of the video. Thank you for your videos. You pass on good insight.
Everything about this video is awesome. Thank you Doc!
Glad you liked it!..Doc
Just did my change and thanks for this tip. I am now certain my breathers are working properly. If I might add I used a inch pound torque wrench and did the math. So 17 ft lbs x 12= 204 inch pounds. One doesn't need 2 wrenches. Thanks again Doc!
Oh My, He is so detail explanation, repeat the points we have to remember. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful......Doc
Who knew that a radio guy could be such a good mechanic??? Outstanding!
Just earned a sub for that tip. I never thought about that.
you are absolutely right
my filter always oily, for someone reason I had an old and new breather, we replace both and problem solved
thanks doc!
Nice tip,keep em coming.Thank you!
Loving these helpful tips! Thanks Doc
Glad you like them…..Doc
I'm new to Harley and bought my favorite one (Road King) I've learned so much from you Doc. Thanks a million
Welcome aboard thanks for tuning in....Doc
Wow
Thank you so much.
What a great tip.
Your the best
Thumbs-Up #2.9K-PLUS I am, Friday morn 28 June 2019! I recently (finally) found and bought my first Sportster, an 883, and I watch it drain the entire time to check the color of the oil. Life, or at least MY life, became instantly better once knowing I FINALLY have my own personal Sportster! Thank You, for your tech tips.
Thanks for the tip Doc Harley..
Fantastic tip doc ! Thanks
Wow! Great (and simple) tip!!! Thanks!!
Well played Doc, well played. 👏👏👏👏👏
My 05 Road King spit oil all the time when I rock on it. Wasn't sure what caused it. Thought it had blow by on the cylinders. Thank you. Awesome tip
Great tip! Thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you for that tip. I'm now a subscriber.
Thank you, I was wondering why my oil didn't drain all the way. Thought it was done. Put the drain plug back. Added 2 quarts and it over filled. That was impossible!. Seems like it didn't drain all of it. But there was no dripping. That's why I put the drain plug back on. Thinking all the oil came out. Those breathers you mentioned the reason it didn't drain. Now I know why. Thank you for that tip. I'll watch for that next time. Thanks
Thanks Doc! Great tip!
Great video. Very helpful!
DOC, You're the King. Absolutely incredible knowledge given video after video. Legend.
Wow, thanks. I appreciate your support…Doc
Thank you doc. Thank you very much for your knowledge.
Ty~ Doc. Haven’t been doing that with my road glide/A great tip..! 🏁
Thank you for watching...Doc
That's a great tip. Thanks Doc
Thanks for the tip Doc .
Welk dam thanks for the free wisdom. Will start doing this.
Thanx Doc Iam about to do just that. Keep up the great tips I luv them.
Great tip Doc. Just subbed after watching a few helpful videos
Thanks for watching....Doc
Thanks for the tech tips, Doc Harley! I subscribed.
Fantastic tip !!!! Thanks Doc .....
Great tip Doc, thanks👍👍
Great speaker and good tip
Wow. What a great lesson.
Great tip thanks Doc
This was great!!!! Simple and efficient! Thanks Doc!!!!
Great info! Thanks, Doc!
love the tech tips. thanks
Yep, I learned something. Thanks!
never thought about the air cleaner when doing an oil change but great tip !
Thanks Doc ! Learned something new again.
Glad to hear it....Doc
Superb information on oil changes on HD bikes. Thanks and best regards from India.
Thanks for watching...Doc
Great tip, thank you!
Great tip doc thank you so much
Always wondered why my oil gushed at first and the dribbled out. Never knew that about the breathers and the oil dipstick. Good stuff Doc.
its normal its a harley
THANK YOU for that tip! 👍
Man what a great tip ! Thanks
Thanks for tuning in..Doc
Great informative video, thanks !
Very cool tip, thanks!
Great tip to know, thanks so much.
Good tip....thanks for posting ❤️
the best teacher ever.
You are so kind. I am only one of many that offer good advice..Doc
Awesome tip thanks no one has ever said this
Excellent tip thank you
When I am changing my oil I always do something as I am waiting for the oil to drain. Have a nice cup of tea
Just now subscribed.
I think it was this video that was the trigger puller for me.
I did not know that. Great tip, thank you
Excellent video... Thank you
Hey Doc, You Rock and are the Harley Doc from trick to stock,
So if your in need of a Doc,
Not just any Doc, but a Harley Doc,
Who knows how to roll & rock those sockets,
To tune and adjust those Harley sprockets,
So sit right back and enjoy the ride,
Cause your watching and rocking,
With the one, and only only one, Harley Doc,
From where, well from only one plane, Old Low County Harley of course!
Thanks Doc!
Great tip. Thanks.
That’s a great tip. Thanks!
thank you Doc Harley 👍
Great tip, thanx Doc.
Great tip Thanks !!!
New rider here. GREAT information. Thank you Doc!!!
Welcome to our videos…..Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Truly impressed that you answer questions 5 years and more down the track. Kudos, sir.
another great vid by the doc !
Glad you like them...Doc
I love this, thanks doc
Thank you Doc.