2 liter soda bottle cut in half lengthwise, but leave the spout end intact. Just make sure its wedged in so that the spout is slightly lower, and the excess fluid will run down and out the spout, where you can pinpoint the drips.😎👍
The oil level was barely above “Add”, do you recommend only filling to that level? The manual recommends between half and three-quarters up the stick even saying “full” is acceptable. Most individuals fill to 3/4.’s full to avoid “oil-misting” the air filter.
I don’t have any question at the moment but I just wanna say thank you for making this video! I will let my dealer work on my first service but after that I’ll be doing it myself. Especially when y’all makin this type of vids. You guys rock! Subbed!
Thank for vid did all my fluids in my 2019 fxlr lowrider super easy I do recommend when you use the o-ring to put a little pipe dope on the threads with a fresh o-ring I believe it would help in case that o-ring weather cracks from hot and cold and leak proof
I have the following order: Remove the oil plug and watch how fast the oil comes out. With this I evaluate the function of the diaphragm for the cylinder head ventilation. Afterwards I open the dipstick and the oil must come out much faster. Not my idea but I like it.
Thanks for this. One tip I came across is, after you put the new oil in, to take the drain plug back out until you see the clean oil run through, to prevent any possible cavitation. Makes layperson sense to me but do you have any thoughts?
I have the FXLRS (114) and 4 quarts doesn’t even hit the dipstick cold (filled filter before installing too). The oil kit from Harley comes with 5 quarts/new o-ring and it’s get me a cunt hair above the middle of the dipstick. Used aluminum foil and pressed it into the shape of the filter wrench and didn’t get any oil on the engine. Thanks for the video.
@@adminadmin9997 same here. I added my four and needed a bit more. Though now I'm over the full mark. Time to remove some before a go for a ride I guess.
It is easier and faster for the oil pump to prime if it has only air downstream of it. Pre-filling the filter has been shown in tests to increase the time it takes the pump to purge the air, and can cause cavitation. Also suggest you change the filter first, then drain and fill the oil. This decreases the time for the pump to lose prime during oil change. Small difference, I know, but on some engines (especially, large industrial engines without priming gear), loss of prime can take an alarming amount of time to remedy. BTW, what mileage are you guys changing your oil at?
Hi i put in 5 quartz ....now on jiffy stand (cold) its above half on dipstick. Will it damage the engine ? Do you suggest draining the excess. Please reply m loosing my sleep over it lol
You could've tried punching a hole in the filter. Allows it to drain. I do it with my 1200. I have a 3/8" Spinner Handle. Like the common 1/4" drive. But with a 3/8" head. Teflon Locker, I bought a tube of Pipe Thread Teflon at the local HD. Looks like toothpaste. If you're only running 2 minutes, I'd fill it to Halfway between Add and Full.
So many videos and manuals say different things on filling the oil filter before putting it back on. Manual on my 2020 FXBB says do not fill. Why do you fill with as much as you can before putting new filter back on?
Thanks again, would it be the same amount of oil for the 2020 Road Glide Special? I changed yesterday and it took 4.5 quarters and I feel it could take 5, is it ok? Thanks
@@julianandrade4041 ... My Road King has never had oil that color ! I run Mobil one 20w50 . I realize the Twin Cam doesn't have water but I think the Harley 114 M8 does have water to cool the heads .
I'm puzzled about the oil expansion with heat. I did my intial fill and I was at the first quarter of the dipstick. I started the bike 5 minutes like you did and checked the level ... no mark. I put a little more, get to a little under the half, start the bike, check the level ... same. I do the process again and get to just under the half. Yesterday went for an 1 hour ride in town and when I came back, the level was way above the full hot ... What did I do wrong ?
It no longer matters. The HD motor company can not just lower prices. We now have access to Harley corporate balance sheets. This motor company in the red by almost 500 million. They are forced to sell bikes with substandard parts, just to generate the "shop-income" in some veil attempt to service some of these loans. This company in such a death spiral, is now only a matter of time before the banks start calling them in on some of these loans.........
Gary Moore You’re greatly mistaken; the profit margin was down compared to the previous three quarters of the year reported. That certainly isn’t 500 million in the red; just lower in profit. You intentionally casting clouds?
I'm not even a Harley fan, but looking at their 1Q2020 10Q, their balance sheet looks fine. Cash flow wise, their nearly doubled cash and cash equivalents in Q1. And this is on the back of basically every volume target being off due to COVID-19. I need to go back and look at the FY19 10k, but financials seem to look fine. They are a publicly traded company so their financials can be downloaded from their investor page or from the SEC through Edgar. Not sure why you need to upload the balance sheet to Wikileaks. So I just looked at the 10K for 2019 and they posted nearly a $500 million dollar profit at the net income. This was down by $100k from FY18, but still healthy. It did look like they were having a slight cashflow issue in FY19, but as I said, that was corrected in Q1 2020 and thats a normal part of business operations. i'm not sure where you're getting your information from.
2 liter soda bottle cut in half lengthwise, but leave the spout end intact. Just make sure its wedged in so that the spout is slightly lower, and the excess fluid will run down and out the spout, where you can pinpoint the drips.😎👍
Not all heros wear capes
Sorry for the stupid question… but what are you using that for? As a funnel to fill? Pinpoint what drips?
Thank you so much, you’re the only TH-camr I could find to point to where the engine oil drain plug was: Thank you again
Thank you for these M8 videos, I completed a 3 hole service on my street bob recently and these videos helped tremendously. Thank you Patrick.
No wonder I couldn't find the drain, silly me I was looking for it near the dip stick. Thanks for the tip
The oil level was barely above “Add”, do you recommend only filling to that level? The manual recommends between half and three-quarters up the stick even saying “full” is acceptable. Most individuals fill to 3/4.’s full to avoid “oil-misting” the air filter.
I don’t have any question at the moment but I just wanna say thank you for making this video! I will let my dealer work on my first service but after that I’ll be doing it myself. Especially when y’all makin this type of vids. You guys rock! Subbed!
Thanks!
Same here
Same here. Dealer did my first, doing my 5,000 mile today. This video is awesome!
Just remember a 114 uses 5gt not 4 could have been mentioned in conversation on video , cheers
Thank you for clearing that up!!!
Thank for vid did all my fluids in my 2019 fxlr lowrider super easy I do recommend when you use the o-ring to put a little pipe dope on the threads with a fresh o-ring I believe it would help in case that o-ring weather cracks from hot and cold and leak proof
I have the following order:
Remove the oil plug and watch how fast the oil comes out. With this I evaluate the function of the diaphragm for the cylinder head ventilation. Afterwards I open the dipstick and the oil must come out much faster. Not my idea but I like it.
Great video, thanks!
Thanks for this. One tip I came across is, after you put the new oil in, to take the drain plug back out until you see the clean oil run through, to prevent any possible cavitation. Makes layperson sense to me but do you have any thoughts?
Wow. I’ve never seen oil that color before. They need more oil changes... :-)
It was the break in oil from the first 1000 miles
J&P Cycles Got it. I’ve never had a brand new bike, only second owner so guess that’s why I haven’t experience this.
I have the FXLRS (114) and 4 quarts doesn’t even hit the dipstick cold (filled filter before installing too). The oil kit from Harley comes with 5 quarts/new o-ring and it’s get me a cunt hair above the middle of the dipstick. Used aluminum foil and pressed it into the shape of the filter wrench and didn’t get any oil on the engine. Thanks for the video.
Y'all didn't use an official H-D oil drain pan. Warranty voided! LOL Thanks for the great video. 👍🏻
Lol yep it’s void lol
Just did 1k 3 hole oil change on my 22 fxlrs with the 117. 4 quarts aint enough FYI. Grab an extra quart and your golden 🤙🏽
Your watch said 1:07 when you pulled the drain plug. 👌
You need to add at least another 1/2 quart. The dip stick is showing low.
I was going to say my m8 107 with only 4 quarts seemed low. So I added half a quart.
@@adminadmin9997 same here. I added my four and needed a bit more. Though now I'm over the full mark. Time to remove some before a go for a ride I guess.
@@mikepatton2300 4 quarts 20 ounces seems to be the sweet spot for me
Very good tutorials. Would it be more practical to remove the oil filter when the bike is in the jiffy stand?
Not necessarily, you may save a bit of cleanup that way but it will probably drain better upright .
It is easier and faster for the oil pump to prime if it has only air downstream of it. Pre-filling the filter has been shown in tests to increase the time it takes the pump to purge the air, and can cause cavitation. Also suggest you change the filter first, then drain and fill the oil. This decreases the time for the pump to lose prime during oil change. Small difference, I know, but on some engines (especially, large industrial engines without priming gear), loss of prime can take an alarming amount of time to remedy. BTW, what mileage are you guys changing your oil at?
in the fat bob need exactly 4 liters of oil or make the readjustment after thank you for your answer
Hi i put in 5 quartz ....now on jiffy stand (cold) its above half on dipstick. Will it damage the engine ? Do you suggest draining the excess. Please reply m loosing my sleep over it lol
You’ll just have excessive blow by…
Check your owners manual mate. Volume says in black and white is 5 quarts. Save yourselves two trips to the bike shop guys. Cheers
You could've tried punching a hole in the filter. Allows it to drain. I do it with my 1200. I have a 3/8" Spinner Handle. Like the common 1/4" drive. But with a 3/8" head. Teflon Locker, I bought a tube of Pipe Thread Teflon at the local HD. Looks like toothpaste. If you're only running 2 minutes, I'd fill it to Halfway between Add and Full.
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Thank you! 10/10
So many videos and manuals say different things on filling the oil filter before putting it back on. Manual on my 2020 FXBB says do not fill. Why do you fill with as much as you can before putting new filter back on?
hi how do harleys run with motul? Is it a myth that any other oil than hd oil will make them run noiser?
Yes! Thank you guys!
@Zayden Junior shut up
@Taylor Justin get outta here!!
I have the fat Bob 2021 thank you now I don’t have to go to Harley and pay $3 million dollars 😆🤘🏽
Thanks again, would it be the same amount of oil for the 2020 Road Glide Special? I changed yesterday and it took 4.5 quarters and I feel it could take 5, is it ok? Thanks
The baggers would take more oil. You're ok with 5
Hi, hope you guys doing well! How is your experience with this oil?
Looks like water in the removed oil.
What kind of bike do you ride @Patrick?
I noticed today that my dealer put 20W60 in my 2020 Street Bob. It is ok or he should of put 20W50? Thanks
I just did my oil (2020) added the 4 qts and nothing is showing on the dipstick
The oil that came out of this bike looked very strange , I 've never seen that tan color oil before , it's as if water was mixed with it.
No coolant in that engine just an oil cooler. Motorcycle v twin engines come out like that because of the viscosity of the oil
@@julianandrade4041 ... My Road King has never had oil that color ! I run Mobil one 20w50 .
I realize the Twin Cam doesn't have water but I think the Harley 114 M8 does have water to cool the heads .
Mine took 5 quarts
That engine oil looks kind of milky white is that normal
No, not really. Its break in oil, this was the 1000 mile oil change.
4.5 quarts says the manual.
2020 street bob says start initially with 4 quarts and add from there
Man if you think that oil filter is tight too get to, you ain't never worked on cars that's for sure lmao
I'm puzzled about the oil expansion with heat.
I did my intial fill and I was at the first quarter of the dipstick.
I started the bike 5 minutes like you did and checked the level ... no mark.
I put a little more, get to a little under the half, start the bike, check the level ... same.
I do the process again and get to just under the half.
Yesterday went for an 1 hour ride in town and when I came back, the level was way above the full hot ...
What did I do wrong ?
5 minutes does not warm up engine enough for hot oil check, gotta ride it.
Ride it for about 30 minutes to check hot
And this changes the primary and transmission as well ?
DudeItsShags no those are separate plugs and procedures
Servicw manual
Thread locker on an oil plug??! Huh??
Oil looked a little milky 😬
Manual says 5 quarts buddy
that used oil looked sus
Motul and Amsoil are the only 100 % synthetic oils A full syn oil is a blend oil.
French oil in an American motorcycle what a travesty 😵, Amsoil 15-60 in my FXDR 👍🇺🇸
The French make good oil and toast :)
J&P Cycles
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French anything. 🖕🏻
@@MCAdventurerHD131 Not even fries?
It no longer matters. The HD motor company can not just lower prices. We now have access to Harley corporate balance sheets. This motor company in the red by almost 500 million. They are forced to sell bikes with substandard parts, just to generate the "shop-income" in some veil attempt to service some of these loans. This company in such a death spiral, is now only a matter of time before the banks start calling them in on some of these loans.........
Gary Moore You’re greatly mistaken; the profit margin was down compared to the previous three quarters of the year reported. That certainly isn’t 500 million in the red; just lower in profit. You intentionally casting clouds?
I'm not even a Harley fan, but looking at their 1Q2020 10Q, their balance sheet looks fine. Cash flow wise, their nearly doubled cash and cash equivalents in Q1. And this is on the back of basically every volume target being off due to COVID-19. I need to go back and look at the FY19 10k, but financials seem to look fine. They are a publicly traded company so their financials can be downloaded from their investor page or from the SEC through Edgar. Not sure why you need to upload the balance sheet to Wikileaks. So I just looked at the 10K for 2019 and they posted nearly a $500 million dollar profit at the net income. This was down by $100k from FY18, but still healthy. It did look like they were having a slight cashflow issue in FY19, but as I said, that was corrected in Q1 2020 and thats a normal part of business operations. i'm not sure where you're getting your information from.
thanks! great video !!