Check out the Video Description to find links to the Oil and Filter and Tools I use in this video. Always remember, to start your bike and let it run for at least 5 minutes before you change the oil. Warm oil drains better, pulls out sediment better, and with "Dry Sump" engines like in our Harley Davidson motorcycles, the oil tends to "sump" down into the engine case over time which will prevent you from draining all the oil from the bike unless you start the bike to pump the oil up into the oil tank before you drain it.
@J W Casebeer Ty for the video! Easy to understand and as a first timer helped understand easily. One question: Some videos show putting a bit of engine oil in the oil filter before screwing in. You didn't do that. Is it more of preference or ??
I'm with Robert axton on this one, I just picked up a 2011 a year ago and this taught me a lot. It's kind of crazy when you fear no automobile engine but when you come up to something you really don't know
I am a first time rider, just bought my first used 2000 Harley soft tail, For people like me, This video was very educational, Thank you for making a very easy video to follow and understand. 👍👍👍
I'm in the same situation, just got a '14 breakout that's been sitting a few years and was wondering how to go about draining the oil tank, this took me through everything thoroughly with fluid recommendations, which is nice, especially for someone who isn't knowledgeable about harleys
Just bought a 2000 Deuce w/ 12k miles! This video is the best. No excessive talking, no opinionated advice. Straight forward and to the point. Couldn't thank you enough. Thanks brother🤘
I found this video a little too late, I drained my trany fluid, which I thought was my oil. If all the videos I watched, this one was absolutely perfect. Thank you for making this for guys like myself. Not mechanically inclined.
I've worked on many types of machines including Aircraft. You just explained and demonstrated how to perform maintenance like a true professional. I hope you are an instructor somewhere, if not, someone needs to hire you. And thank you for saving me some $$$$
Seriously good vid. I have one suggestion: If you leave the engine oil filler cap in place at first, you'll see a vacuum effect as the oil flow out of the drain rapidly slows. If it *doesn't* rapidly slow, then there's a good chance your rocker box breathers have had it, and they're allowing air to flow into the oil jacket at the rocker box. It can be a good idea to leave the engine oil filler cap in, until you've done this check, and you'll have confirmed that your breathers are okay. It's effectively a check you can do 'for free', without having to disassemble and inspect. Then go ahead and remove the engine oil filler cap to let the oil drain as suggested.
I have to wonder how many people came hear after watching the latest two videos from this gentleman as he pointed out a "Fram" filter in this one. I am about to sub if his next video is a good as those two. I am routinely amazed at the ignorance and brand loyalty of "those" people, only to have them proven wrong and see that they retract their statements. Kudos to Jay for showing those less informed the people of Taiwan and a trusted product for years when my fathers father swore by Fram products. My grandfather always said the problem with people these days is nobody has time to do things right, they just have time to do it over....words to live by and a guide to life for me now in my late 50's...do it right once, take pride in your work and don't forget work smart...not hard.
I’ve just bought a 2008 heritage softail classic and this video is quite helpful because the Harley shop wanted to charge me 1100 dollars to change my fluids and now I can do it myself and save money!
Just used this video to change the fluids on my 2004 Heritage Softail. Couldn’t have done it without this! Thank you so much for such a clear and concise set of instructions!
Thanks man, another point to remember is oil can have water from condensation in it. You need to run the engine and bring it to its full operating temperature to cook off that moisture in the oil. If an engine is left sitting around for long periods of time this moisture can cause corrosion on internal engine parts like steel sleeves and piston rings. This is another reason to change your oil at required times and maybe even more often in you live in areas where there is higher humidity in the air.
Thank You! I bought a '04 Deuce last year, and even though I have been working on my own cars and import bikes for years, I was a bit squeamish about tinkering on this bike. Thanks to your video, I'll be saving a few hundred bucks each season because I can certainly do the job, and I like the fact that each system has its own drain. Again, I cannot thank you enough!
My first Harley is an 04 Deuce and exactly what I was thinking. I have sport bikes but was a little worried about changing the oils on my Deuce also but after this video it was easy to do.
Thank you! New to Harley Davidson ownership, I just bought a 2003 Softail and I'm getting to know her. Out of all the instruction videos, yours is the best one I found. You have the right level of detail. I liked your comment about using engine oil vs gear oil in the transmission. I liked your tip about cutting the funnel. I liked how you do everything on the exhaust side first then the other side. Nice work on the video! The information is great and just right for me.
I appreciate the information. Clear and helpful for a 72-year-old guy who is changing fluids for the first time on a Softtail. Now I know I'll get it done right!
My neighbor asked me to do an oil change for him. This video is perfectly done and very informative. I'm always on UA-cam learning and this video is just so well made. I APPRECIATE IT. Great job sir
Thanks Marc, I try to make the kind of videos i would like to find when i need information. I'm always pleased to hear from people who appreciate the format.
I don't know if you still do these video's, but if you get to see this, bro you explained that so well and simple it would be hard to miss it. I will be doing my own oil changes from now own rather than paying those ridiculous prices to have someone else to do it. Thanks bro
I have an 02 Harley Heritage with almost 200,000 miles on her. Take care of your bike, and it’ll take care of you !!!! I recently bought a 2005 Harley heritage! Thank you so much for such a wonderful video!!!
Excellent video. Very clear instructions without being too wordy. Contained all the relevant and important information needed to change the fluids for these model years. There are a lot of other people who want to include a lot of history and information not needed.
I ride a 2019 TriGlide...I had to trade my 2020 RoadGlide after heart surgery....anyway I missed two wheels so I got a 2014 Heritage Classic..,you have regained my confidence to do this myself... Thanks Jay
I know this video is 2 years old. But, you helped a great deal with my first oil change. Harley davidson wanted to charge me 500$ to do an oil change. Mmmmm. I'm thinking. NOT. I've always done my own mechanics on all my vehicle's. So I saved about 400$ doing it my self. Thanks a bunch. Great tutorial fast and efficient.
No frills and straight to the point. Thanks for a great video. Just bought my first Harley a 2011 heritage and was curious how Harley oil systems worked and how to change my own oil. God bless brother 💪🏻🇺🇸
Great video. I felt ok about doing the engine and transmission oil on my 2009 Deluxe, but I was a little concerned about doing the primary oil, but after seeing your video . . . it looked completely doable. Nice job . . . and you do the cleanest oil changes I've EVER seen, period!! Thanks for the great instruction!!
Thanks for the great video! My mechanic gets $220 for a 3 hole change. NO MORE!!! After getting SYN3 and filter form Harley you just saved me $130 and I put a lot of mile on so that's at least twice a year!!!! Thanks!!!
Thank you for this. I'm a new rider and I've had a 2012 sitting in my garage for a few years and I wanna do a full service on it before I take it on it's first real ride
Vehicle maintenance can be a Zen practice. I'm glad to hear you're ready to get out there on the Deluxe. Warm up the bike for five minutes or take it for a short ride around the block before you drain the oil. On this cannel I focus on various topics, including philosophy, science, and art, but from time to time I like to engage my audience with thoughtful, well-researched videos. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I do appreciate it. < 3
Many years ago when in the Corps I rode a Honda interceptor because as a young man faster was better. My Pops was a Harley man through and through. A couple years ago I got a chance to grab an 03 Heritage Softail Classic. Beautiful bike in perfect condition. I fell in love right away. Got relocated to Oklahoma in middle of nowhere for work. Wanted to ride here and at home when I was there. Got me a 2012 Heritage out here and love it as well. I wanted to do my own maintenance and wasn't sure what was best approach. After watching your videos I now know the best approach . Really appreciate your videos man. Keep it up. I did my first maintenance off of your video and it was as easy as pie. Good job man !
Thank you for the video. I usually take my ride in for oil changes due to lack of time. After watching your video that no longer will happen. Keep em coming.
Just getting ready to change the fluids on my wife's 2015 Heritage Soft Tail Classic and this video was very helpful. You have a great way of explaining what to do without adding any unnecessary information which usually frustrates me when watching other videos. Thanks!!!
Graduated to my first HD last year, a 2000 FXSTS. It's due for the spring tune up to ready it for the season. Really appreciate how informative this video is and the extra time you took to show all the necessary steps. I'm into wrenching on stuff myself and the quick tutorial makes this looks easy. Great job and looking forward to checking out other videos. Rock On.
Hey Joseph. Thanks for the kind words. If the bike is not leaking, and the gaskets are not visibly damaged, cracked or brittle, then don't change them. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Thank you so much for that video you did it perfectly no fuss no mass and made it easy to do for myself. Thank you so much. I appreciate it and please do more videos on Fix the Harley softail motorcycles.😊
Thank you brother, excellent video. I'm now changing all 3 fluids on my 2006 Softail 88 twin cam, no more taking it to the dealership. Again, mucho thanks!
Great job Jay; you're very articulate and without a doubt, you provided us with a video instruction on this subject that's perfect for 1st. timers or seasoned DIY'ers. Thank you - Dunmovin' 2
This video was very helpful, thank you so much! The only thing I would add would not that you need to be very very careful with the transmission drain plug bolt. Because its between the shocks, you cant see anything when you're putting it in and could very easily strip the threads, like I did.
This was great, thank you for making this! I’ve been going the oil changes on my cars and dirt bikes since I was a kid, but new the HD world. Now I feel good about being able to maintain the new ride. Well done, helped me quite a bit.
Thanks, this cleared up everything, as far as what viscosity oils, how it's done and where to put it. I got rid of my 1952 Panhead to buy my Heritage and there's clearly a huge difference. Very clear instructions, again, thanks.
This was the best, most concise and informative video I've seen on how to properly maintain the fluids in my softail. Thank you for the instructional video
Enjoyed watching your video, thanks for sharing. A couple of points I would add, when replacing the oil filter, its best to half fill the filter with oil prior to installing and when removing the primary cover, losen the bolts in the same way you recommend to tighten, in a star fashion. Just something I picked up along the way.
This was a great video. I wish other videos were this informative. I just inherited my father's 05 softail classic and was overwhelmed with not knowing where he had left off in his service of the bike. Turns out he had drained all the fluids. Had it not been for this video I'd still be lossed and unsure what to do.
Very well made video. You speak slowly, clearly, and work methodically. Only change I would make is add in a reminder to replace all the o rings on the drain plugs.
I have a similar bike and change my own oil all the time. The tip about warm the oil first is a good one. Just make sure you get your hand out of there once it starts pouring out and after you release that thread at the bottom.
Can I ask another question? Does your bike have front rubber motor mounts or is it mounted to the frame and has counterbalance in the engine. I’ve got some excessive vibration now and am about to troubleshoot the cause. Thanks
Love ur message and honesty!!! Have owned harleys.for 40 years and never heard the oil filter removal tips-THANK YOU!! By way of constructive criticism and no meanness meant, u could speak a little quicker. The folks who need to hear it again can simply replay it and the rest of us can move on. Keep up the good work and count me as a subscriber!!
Thank you! I just purchased a 2015 Heritage Softtail, after riding a Yamaha for about 15 years. I had a Sportster many years ago and did most maintenance myself. This helped me a lot.
Thanks for this video. I am writing to you from Russia, so forgive me for my English. The drain plug in the primary on Twin Cam engines was changed in 2004 and 2007. For each period, it is important to observe its own tightening torque, as indicated in the manual for a specific year of the motorcycle (for example, from 2004 to 2006 the manual recommends tightening the drain plug initially with a torque of 4.1-6.8 Nm), otherwise there is a risk of breaking the thread.
Thanks bro I put a lot of miles on my bike at Laconia bike week. With all the money I spent on my trip, inflation,and fuel prices this video helped me out tremendously! I'll be looking for more videos!
Check out the Video Description to find links to the Oil and Filter and Tools I use in this video.
Always remember, to start your bike and let it run for at least 5 minutes before you change the oil. Warm oil drains better, pulls out sediment better, and with "Dry Sump" engines like in our Harley Davidson motorcycles, the oil tends to "sump" down into the engine case over time which will prevent you from draining all the oil from the bike unless you start the bike to pump the oil up into the oil tank before you drain it.
I tried to do an oil change right now. Whats the origional motor oil when you buy it from the dealer? Regular or synthetic?
Unless you ask for synthetic, they will normally sell you regular conventional oil.
J W Casebeer i think i had regular oil and i put 20/50 after it drained. 🤦🏻♂️ i didnt even change the oil filter.
@J W Casebeer Ty for the video! Easy to understand and as a first timer helped understand easily. One question: Some videos show putting a bit of engine oil in the oil filter before screwing in. You didn't do that. Is it more of preference or ??
Great basic to the point video, good job JW !!
im impressed. you are very through, no bull, no bragging or talking about yourself for 10 minutes. right to the point. thank you. i will return
someone should hire you to do instructional videos. seriously, your voice and ability to narrate is amazing.
This was perfectly executed in every way. Well done.
This is best documentary I’ve seen on my fluids change on my harley five stars too this video
I’ve got 2016 soft tail. Great stuff. One day hope you do video on removing front wheel too replace tire and tube :
Thank you for the kind words.
In the coming year i will make a video about removing the front wheel.
Thank you for the suggestion.
I'm with Robert axton on this one, I just picked up a 2011 a year ago and this taught me a lot. It's kind of crazy when you fear no automobile engine but when you come up to something you really don't know
This dude is thorough, not too fast and not too slow. Not to mention, hes chill AF.
I'll be doing my own fluids now thanks to him. Subbed!
I am a first time rider, just bought my first used 2000 Harley soft tail, For people like me, This video was very educational, Thank you for making a very easy video to follow and understand. 👍👍👍
I'm in the same situation, just got a '14 breakout that's been sitting a few years and was wondering how to go about draining the oil tank, this took me through everything thoroughly with fluid recommendations, which is nice, especially for someone who isn't knowledgeable about harleys
Just bought a 2000 Deuce w/ 12k miles! This video is the best. No excessive talking, no opinionated advice. Straight forward and to the point. Couldn't thank you enough. Thanks brother🤘
Clearest, most articulate UA-cam video instruction on this subject. Great job!
I know right
Well I just changed all three oils in my Harley custom deluxe 2016 I’m also 65 year old lady retired was a excellent video
I found this video a little too late, I drained my trany fluid, which I thought was my oil.
If all the videos I watched, this one was absolutely perfect. Thank you for making this for guys like myself. Not mechanically inclined.
I've worked on many types of machines including Aircraft.
You just explained and demonstrated how to perform maintenance like a true professional.
I hope you are an instructor somewhere, if not, someone needs to hire you.
And thank you for saving me some $$$$
Seriously good vid. I have one suggestion:
If you leave the engine oil filler cap in place at first, you'll see a vacuum effect as the oil flow out of the drain rapidly slows. If it *doesn't* rapidly slow, then there's a good chance your rocker box breathers have had it, and they're allowing air to flow into the oil jacket at the rocker box. It can be a good idea to leave the engine oil filler cap in, until you've done this check, and you'll have confirmed that your breathers are okay. It's effectively a check you can do 'for free', without having to disassemble and inspect. Then go ahead and remove the engine oil filler cap to let the oil drain as suggested.
Thank you for this video, you saved me over $650. HD quoted me $750 for the fluids.
For a 3 hole oil change cost 750.00.
That's way too high.
I'm in SC and can get it done for 300
I have to wonder how many people came hear after watching the latest two videos from this gentleman as he pointed out a "Fram" filter in this one. I am about to sub if his next video is a good as those two. I am routinely amazed at the ignorance and brand loyalty of "those" people, only to have them proven wrong and see that they retract their statements. Kudos to Jay for showing those less informed the people of Taiwan and a trusted product for years when my fathers father swore by Fram products. My grandfather always said the problem with people these days is nobody has time to do things right, they just have time to do it over....words to live by and a guide to life for me now in my late 50's...do it right once, take pride in your work and don't forget work smart...not hard.
I’ve just bought a 2008 heritage softail classic and this video is quite helpful because the Harley shop wanted to charge me 1100 dollars to change my fluids and now I can do it myself and save money!
This was absolutely the cleanest oil change I’ve seen…kudos. I was only checking because I forgot my capacity but ended watching the whole vid
I picked the right video to get tips on changing all three fluids on my '04 Fat Boy.
Clear, concise presentation.
I appreciate that positive feedback!
seriously well done video showing how to change all the oils on a softail!
Just used this video to change the fluids on my 2004 Heritage Softail. Couldn’t have done it without this! Thank you so much for such a clear and concise set of instructions!
Thanks man, another point to remember is oil can have water from condensation in it. You need to run the engine and bring it to its full operating temperature to cook off that moisture in the oil. If an engine is left sitting around for long periods of time this moisture can cause corrosion on internal engine parts like steel sleeves and piston rings. This is another reason to change your oil at required times and maybe even more often in you live in areas where there is higher humidity in the air.
Recently bought a 2003 Softail. My first Harley. This tutorial was better than the manual!
Thank You! I bought a '04 Deuce last year, and even though I have been working on my own cars and import bikes for years, I was a bit squeamish about tinkering on this bike. Thanks to your video, I'll be saving a few hundred bucks each season because I can certainly do the job, and I like the fact that each system has its own drain. Again, I cannot thank you enough!
I'm pleased you will be putting this information to use!
My first Harley is an 04 Deuce and exactly what I was thinking. I have sport bikes but was a little worried about changing the oils on my Deuce also but after this video it was easy to do.
Thank you! New to Harley Davidson ownership, I just bought a 2003 Softail and I'm getting to know her.
Out of all the instruction videos, yours is the best one I found. You have the right level of detail. I liked your comment about using engine oil vs gear oil in the transmission. I liked your tip about cutting the funnel. I liked how you do everything on the exhaust side first then the other side. Nice work on the video! The information is great and just right for me.
If only all tutorials were like this - clear and concise. Feel confident to tackle my Fat Boy oil change now. Thanks
Hey, i appreciate the kind words!
Good luck with your Fatboy service.
Let me know how it goes.
I’m a teacher and coach and your instruction is about as good as it gets. Thank you for making me confident to change my fluids.
I appreciate the information. Clear and helpful for a 72-year-old guy who is changing fluids for the first time on a Softtail. Now I know I'll get it done right!
I am very pleased to hear you found it helpful!
A+. Clarity of how to get it done is perfect. Thanks.
Appreciate showing where drain plugs are.
This is the best documentary for changing all oils thank yo! Your awesome!
My neighbor asked me to do an oil change for him. This video is perfectly done and very informative. I'm always on UA-cam learning and this video is just so well made. I APPRECIATE IT. Great job sir
Good job. The straight to the point and no BS commentary on things not related to the job of the video.
Thanks Marc,
I try to make the kind of videos i would like to find when i need information.
I'm always pleased to hear from people who appreciate the format.
Hey. I appreciate this video clear instructions. No nonsense and to the point. Thanks Jay
I don't know if you still do these video's, but if you get to see this, bro you explained that so well and simple it would be hard to miss it. I will be doing my own oil changes from now own rather than paying those ridiculous prices to have someone else to do it. Thanks bro
Great straight forward video. No dumb music or effects. Just how to do the job for a noob like me!
You bet!
Great minds think alike!
The absolute best video I've seen on this subject. Thanks
Now that is one of the cleanest bikes I have seen. You must detail it after every ride. Good video on the basics.
I can honestly say that i spent a great deal of time polishing that bike! : )
Thanks man! Time to get the sled out of storage! Your video was a nice reminder for an old guy who has a hard time remembering yesterday's dinner. :)
Hey Edwin,
Thanks for the comment!
Safe riding out there brother.
Beautiful bike. Absolutely love the green color. Great video. Thanks
That was very professionally done I really like your video.
I inherited a Springer last summer when my dad went blind. Finally had to change the oil. This was very helpful. Thank you
I have an 02 Harley Heritage with almost 200,000 miles on her. Take care of your bike, and it’ll take care of you !!!!
I recently bought a 2005 Harley heritage! Thank you so much for such a wonderful video!!!
Man, you made changing my oil an easy process and saved me almost a hundred bucks off of the dealer price! You're AWESOME!
Excellent video. Very clear instructions without being too wordy. Contained all the relevant and important information needed to change the fluids for these model years. There are a lot of other people who want to include a lot of history and information not needed.
Hey man. Super great info. Simple no nonsense old school style oil change. Thank you.
This video was well on pointwell documented an has saved me a very large amount of money by not taking it to a dealer for service thanks dude
I ride a 2019 TriGlide...I had to trade my 2020 RoadGlide after heart surgery....anyway I missed two wheels so I got a 2014 Heritage Classic..,you have regained my confidence to do this myself... Thanks Jay
I know this video is 2 years old. But, you helped a great deal with my first oil change. Harley davidson wanted to charge me 500$ to do an oil change. Mmmmm. I'm thinking. NOT. I've always done my own mechanics on all my vehicle's. So I saved about 400$ doing it my self. Thanks a bunch. Great tutorial fast and efficient.
No frills and straight to the point. Thanks for a great video. Just bought my first Harley a 2011 heritage and was curious how Harley oil systems worked and how to change my own oil. God bless brother 💪🏻🇺🇸
Welcome to the club!
Great video. I felt ok about doing the engine and transmission oil on my 2009 Deluxe, but I was a little concerned about doing the primary oil, but after seeing your video . . . it looked completely doable. Nice job . . . and you do the cleanest oil changes I've EVER seen, period!! Thanks for the great instruction!!
This is the best softail fluid change vid on here, nicely done thank you for taking the time to do this video
Hey Scott,
That kind of positive feedback is what makes it worthwhile.
I am pleased you found it helpful!
Well done Jay. You made that look easy. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Thanks for the great video! My mechanic gets $220 for a 3 hole change. NO MORE!!! After getting SYN3 and filter form Harley you just saved me $130 and I put a lot of mile on so that's at least twice a year!!!! Thanks!!!
That's awesome, i'm glad to hear it!
You are very welcome.
Thank you for this. I'm a new rider and I've had a 2012 sitting in my garage for a few years and I wanna do a full service on it before I take it on it's first real ride
Vehicle maintenance can be a Zen practice.
I'm glad to hear you're ready to get out there on the Deluxe.
Warm up the bike for five minutes or take it for a short ride around the block before you drain the oil.
On this cannel I focus on various topics, including philosophy, science, and art, but from time to time I like to engage my audience with thoughtful, well-researched videos.
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I do appreciate it.
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Many years ago when in the Corps I rode a Honda interceptor because as a young man faster was better. My Pops was a Harley man through and through. A couple years ago I got a chance to grab an 03 Heritage Softail Classic. Beautiful bike in perfect condition. I fell in love right away. Got relocated to Oklahoma in middle of nowhere for work. Wanted to ride here and at home when I was there. Got me a 2012 Heritage out here and love it as well. I wanted to do my own maintenance and wasn't sure what was best approach. After watching your videos I now know the best approach . Really appreciate your videos man. Keep it up. I did my first maintenance off of your video and it was as easy as pie. Good job man !
Hey Richie, I'm really pleased to hear that.
Keep it real, brother.
Thank you for the video. I usually take my ride in for oil changes due to lack of time. After watching your video that no longer will happen. Keep em coming.
I'm glad to hear you will be doing it yourself!
Thank you for the encouragement.
Just getting ready to change the fluids on my wife's 2015 Heritage Soft Tail Classic and this video was very helpful. You have a great way of explaining what to do without adding any unnecessary information which usually frustrates me when watching other videos. Thanks!!!
I really appreciate that feedback.
Best of luck on servicing the Heritage.
Let me know how it goes.
Best instructions on the web for this task.
Jay, this oil change video is awesome brother! Keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍
Gonna be getting a softail in a few weeks and i am confident I can fluid changes on it already bc of this video.
Graduated to my first HD last year, a 2000 FXSTS. It's due for the spring tune up to ready it for the season. Really appreciate how informative this video is and the extra time you took to show all the necessary steps. I'm into wrenching on stuff myself and the quick tutorial makes this looks easy. Great job and looking forward to checking out other videos. Rock On.
Thanks Kevin,
I'm glad to hear you found it helpful!
The best video I watched but was surprised you did mention changing the gaskets !
Hey Joseph.
Thanks for the kind words.
If the bike is not leaking, and the gaskets are not visibly damaged, cracked or brittle, then don't change them. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Excellent tutorial. Thank you JW. For further confirmation just continue reading the comments. Live to ride.
Thank you so much for that video you did it perfectly no fuss no mass and made it easy to do for myself. Thank you so much. I appreciate it and please do more videos on Fix the Harley softail motorcycles.😊
Thank you brother, excellent video.
I'm now changing all 3 fluids on my 2006 Softail 88 twin cam, no more taking it to the dealership.
Again, mucho thanks!
Great!
I am very pleased to hear that.
And you are mucho welcome!
Great job Jay; you're very articulate and without a doubt, you provided us with a video instruction on this subject that's perfect for 1st. timers or seasoned DIY'ers. Thank you - Dunmovin' 2
Calm and kool...just what I need to hear!!!!
I'm pleased to hear it was helpful for you!
This guy is so laid back and didn't even spill just a little on his shiny floor. Unlike me usually kick the tray over or put my knee in it FFS
😂😂😂
This is by far the clearest and best laid out video on this - great job!
Straight to the point with effective instructions. Thanks for a great instructional video
This video was very helpful, thank you so much! The only thing I would add would not that you need to be very very careful with the transmission drain plug bolt. Because its between the shocks, you cant see anything when you're putting it in and could very easily strip the threads, like I did.
This was great, thank you for making this! I’ve been going the oil changes on my cars and dirt bikes since I was a kid, but new the HD world. Now I feel good about being able to maintain the new ride. Well done, helped me quite a bit.
Thanks, this cleared up everything, as far as what viscosity oils, how it's done and where to put it. I got rid of my 1952 Panhead to buy my Heritage and there's clearly a huge difference. Very clear instructions, again, thanks.
Great presentation, clear and chill.
Great job!
Hey Brian,
I appreciate that.
Thanks for the kind words.
This was the best, most concise and informative video I've seen on how to properly maintain the fluids in my softail. Thank you for the instructional video
quick and concise. Much appreciated!! I'm a car dude, so this is great for my Harley, which is a different animal.
Wishing I could buy Mr. Casebeer a case of beer.
Enjoyed watching your video, thanks for sharing. A couple of points I would add, when replacing the oil filter, its best to half fill the filter with oil prior to installing and when removing the primary cover, losen the bolts in the same way you recommend to tighten, in a star fashion. Just something I picked up along the way.
You bet!
Thank you, sir. Very well done and explained. Getting ready to do a three hole change on my Heritage. Keep up the good work
Squeeky clean, very nice work. A pro-bro indeed. Looking forward to see other areas of interest like how to change an Engine Temp sensor or an ECM.
I have referred to this video 3 times now. It is by far the best instructional video online for changing the oils on your bike Great job!!
This was a great video. I wish other videos were this informative. I just inherited my father's 05 softail classic and was overwhelmed with not knowing where he had left off in his service of the bike. Turns out he had drained all the fluids. Had it not been for this video I'd still be lossed and unsure what to do.
I am pleased to hear that i was able to help you get that situation sorted out.
Thank you for sharing.
Very well made video. You speak slowly, clearly, and work methodically. Only change I would make is add in a reminder to replace all the o rings on the drain plugs.
Thanks. That is a tricky place to put the engine oil drain plug! I appreciate you succinct, step by step instructions.
You made it look easy, like your lay back oil change. I think I’ll save myself a few bucks and do it myself.
Cheers from Australia 👌
Rob,
I am pleased to hear from a bloke from down under.
I appreciate the kind words.
Cheers mate.
I have a similar bike and change my own oil all the time. The tip about warm the oil first is a good one. Just make sure you get your hand out of there once it starts pouring out and after you release that thread at the bottom.
Thats a good point Todd, after a ride, that stuff is hot enough to cook a turkey.
Can I ask another question? Does your bike have front rubber motor mounts or is it mounted to the frame and has counterbalance in the engine. I’ve got some excessive vibration now and am about to troubleshoot the cause.
Thanks
time for me to do my 30k service on my 09 softtail classic. very informative. Thank you for this video
Excellent video. I’m digging the lasagna pan!
Thank you sir!
Just make sure you eat the Lasagna first!
That's really the first step of this whole process. : )
Great explanation without all the unnecessary BS. Never lose that hair or beard. You look great, dude.
Haha, Thanks Tom, I appreciate it.
Nice instruction. Good delivery and directions. Anybody watching should have the confidence to perform these service tasks. Thank you.
I appreciate that feedback Mr. Jones. : )
Love ur message and honesty!!! Have owned harleys.for 40 years and never heard the oil filter removal tips-THANK YOU!! By way of constructive criticism and no meanness meant, u could speak a little quicker. The folks who need to hear it again can simply replay it and the rest of us can move on. Keep up the good work and count me as a subscriber!!
Thank you! I just purchased a 2015 Heritage Softtail, after riding a Yamaha for about 15 years. I had a Sportster many years ago and did most maintenance myself. This helped me a lot.
I'm pleased to hear that, glad I could help!
Thanks for this video. I am writing to you from Russia, so forgive me for my English.
The drain plug in the primary on Twin Cam engines was changed in 2004 and 2007. For each period, it is important to observe its own tightening torque, as indicated in the manual for a specific year of the motorcycle (for example, from 2004 to 2006 the manual recommends tightening the drain plug initially with a torque of 4.1-6.8
Nm), otherwise there is a risk of breaking the thread.
Это очень хорошая информация. Ваш английский превосходен. Спасибо, что поделился.
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Thanks, Jay. Extremely helpful and very kind of you to share your wisdom with us fellow garage guys!
Thanks bro I put a lot of miles on my bike at Laconia bike week. With all the money I spent on my trip, inflation,and fuel prices this video helped me out tremendously! I'll be looking for more videos!
Smooth operator, walks you through the steps without using any Harley Bullshit, loved it!!!
One of the best videos I have ever seen.
Great video I feel like I’m a mechanic now
Awesome video bud. You make things very clear and easy to comprehend. Thank you much, I appreciate your time 👍🏻
Thanks NorCal.
I appreciate the kind words!!
Excellent explanation Great job. Just make sure when you take the old oil filter off the old gasket is not on the housing.