Service center wanted $200 for an oil change. Found this video and now I'm gonna do what I should've done a long time ago - get my hands dirty and understand my '93 Sportster better.
6yrs later this video holds up. I loved it. Not like videos now a days where you gotta listen to a million unnecessary things. Well done man. Definitely going to look into your other videos.
Great instructional video. You’re a good teacher. And I appreciate that you dumbed it down for those of us who have never done it. I’m 53. Been riding since I was about 10 and never changed the oil on any of my bikes. I will now. You showed us how esimple it is and you did it well. Thanks brother!
Incredible video. Just finished my first oil change on my Sportster instead of throwing $150 to the dealership to do the change. This is what TH-cam is made for. Thank you.
Awesome video! First time changing my oil and this video helped me a ton! Thank you for going into detail with everything but not making to complicated!
This is the best video I’ve seen on how to change the oil you’re the only person I’ve seen lube up the filter I’ve always done that but I watched some videos and they’d just put it on dry 🤦🏻♂️
This was the perfect video that motivated me to “give it a go” on my Sporty. I was successful first time without any motorcycle leaks or spills. I made sure I had all the right tools, equipment and material. I even bought a $130 Pittsburgh 1500lbs motorcycle lift from Harbor Freight that also worked out great and was straightforward to setup and use. Great video, made it happen for me, no more running to/from the dealer for oil and filter changes for me now!
Hi Robert - question for you - i've been avoiding buying the jack from HF because some of the reviews say it doesn't fit the sporty... any issues with the span of the "jack forks" or the vertical height on your Sporty? Overall thoughts on that Pittsburgh jack? Thanks in advance for your time!
Man, I just wanna say Thank you. This video helped me out a TON. I'm fixing this 1988 Sportster 1200 for my Dad. It has been in a barn since 1993. The drain for the oil is under the battery tray but other than that, its alot like this one So Thank you for this video brother. Greatly appreciated. 😎👍👌
Thanks man this video shows me what I wanted and answers a question or two that I had myself. I appreciate your video and the help it provided me. Thanks again. Hope to see more.
Bro, absolutely awesome video. Appreciate the way you broke everything down. If i attempt any other maintenance on my bike I'll be checking your vids first.
I just got my first motorcycle ever. It's a 99 Sportster 883 hugger. I've worked on cars but I've never changed the oil on a motorcycle. This was exactly what I needed to know. Took out any questions I thought I may have Edit: I used to work for Napa and I always recommended the mobile one V-Twin oil. From everything I learned from the old timers it's just worth spending the extra money. You're saving so much as is doing it yourself. Spend the couple bucks get the good stuff
I've got a stripped primary fill bolt. Prev owner abandoned for 5 yrs.. Is there anywhere else to fill it from, ie clutch cover? I'm considering turning the bike on its side and filling into the drain plug.. (it's already drained, so too late to warm it up or take it anywhere). Any ideas appreciated!!
@@mikewmhllc1660get you what they call an “easy out” kit. Should come with some drill bits and a bit that has reverse threads on it. Drill a small hole in the center just deep enough for the easy out (extractor) to fit in about a quarter of the way and turn it out to the left. Should come out no problem. I recommend researching a video or some kind of instruction on the use of an easy out of you’ve never done it but it’s pretty straight forward.
Mine is a 2002. After completely draining it I fill about 2.5 qt ride it around for a day or so or roughly 20 miles then let it completely cool down over night. That extra half quart usually puts it right under the top line on the dip stick. You have to take in to account the oil that is gonna drain out of the lines and when you ride it around it works the air out.
Very clear instructions I need to change oil and may even attempt the primary . The first time I changed oil had to watch a video as the book didnt explain very well as to here drain hose was . I have a2003 883 Hugger Thanks for your help ! Robin
Bloody brilliant BEST VID YET I've seen on changing oil thank you for this the only thing I would like to add is how much primary oil did u add or is there a certain amount many thanks best VID YET explained vert well thankyou
I put exactly 1 qt in the primary. If you wanted to see the level you would just have to pull off the clutch cover and it should be up to the bottom edge of that opening.
this is a great video helped me out a lot! Im no motorcycle mechanic but dont the sportsters need to be leveled horizontal on a jack when doing oil? I think the dyans can be done on the jiffy but not the sportsters
Hey thanks for the video, besides the engine oil change and the primary fluid change, is there any other spot to change? I did my engine oil and I’m about to do the primary like shown in this video, what else am I missing? My buddy says there are 3 areas on the eve to change??
Excellent vid thank you. I’ve always had Japanese bikes until now so this was helpful as Harley servicing is somewhat different to Hondas. Btw do you have a video of the primary chain adjustment process?
Great information in the beginning. Excellent instructions. Some of us are just now learning to do this. So do you always do the primary as well when you are changing the bike oil? Thank you!
No, I only change my primary oil about every third oil change. In the summer if its real hot and I do a lot of riding I'll change it a little more often. Usually every other oil change.
is this normal The manual says refill 3.6 qts for my 05 Harley 1200 sportster custom but it looked pretty full after about 2.5 and the oil light turned off (turns back on when I turn key and off after i hit power)
Thanks for making this so simple. One question: i cannot get clear info on my model, as the papers are screwed up. It seems to be a sportster XL/H /883 from 1992. Is it important that the main oil is a different one or can i also pour the primary 20W50 into the main tank? I dont have any info on which one to pour there. maybe you have an answer for me here.
They make an oil specific for the primary. Don’t use the 20-50 engine oil because it will get foamy creating little are bubbles and losing its lubricating ability as the chain mixes it up. Just fyi🍻
Great video, very helpful since I am new to HD's. I like how you kept it simple and to the point w/o a lot of filler. Did you make a video for the chain tension?
Not yet but i will soon. Just got back around to doing the videos again. I'll be posting another this week, unfortunately not the primary chain video yet. I'll get it out though. Thanks for checking me out.
how is that oil working for you? i have used Valvoline racing 20W50 with added ZINC for well over a decade without issue. in engine oil, but was unsure what to use in primary case, all my previous Harleys dripped engine oil on the primary chain, then siphoned it back to filter to engine oil. SHovelheads
Service center wanted $200 for an oil change. Found this video and now I'm gonna do what I should've done a long time ago - get my hands dirty and understand my '93 Sportster better.
6yrs later this video holds up. I loved it. Not like videos now a days where you gotta listen to a million unnecessary things. Well done man. Definitely going to look into your other videos.
Great instructional video. You’re a good teacher. And I appreciate that you dumbed it down for those of us who have never done it. I’m 53. Been riding since I was about 10 and never changed the oil on any of my bikes. I will now. You showed us how esimple it is and you did it well. Thanks brother!
Incredible video. Just finished my first oil change on my Sportster instead of throwing $150 to the dealership to do the change. This is what TH-cam is made for. Thank you.
Awesome video! First time changing my oil and this video helped me a ton! Thank you for going into detail with everything but not making to complicated!
Thanks for the video! Nice, step-by-step and easy to understand.
Thanks for a very simple and friendly guide for oil change process 👍
Best How To video I've seen. Saving and sharing this on Facebook.
Thanks so much for this video! You were straight to the point, and made this as simple as possible. Great video 👍🏼
Thank you!!!! First time bike owner. I have a 01 sporty. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself. Thanks bro 👊
GEEZ IM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS VIDEO 1ST!
You are a very good teacher! Can't thank you enough.
just got my 1st Harley Sportster 1200 C 2003...appreciate the detailed video!
This is the best video I’ve seen on how to change the oil you’re the only person I’ve seen lube up the filter I’ve always done that but I watched some videos and they’d just put it on dry 🤦🏻♂️
This was the perfect video that motivated me to “give it a go” on my Sporty. I was successful first time without any motorcycle leaks or spills. I made sure I had all the right tools, equipment and material. I even bought a $130 Pittsburgh 1500lbs motorcycle lift from Harbor Freight that also worked out great and was straightforward to setup and use. Great video, made it happen for me, no more running to/from the dealer for oil and filter changes for me now!
Hi Robert - question for you - i've been avoiding buying the jack from HF because some of the reviews say it doesn't fit the sporty... any issues with the span of the "jack forks" or the vertical height on your Sporty? Overall thoughts on that Pittsburgh jack? Thanks in advance for your time!
Great video, thanks for taking the time to show us the details!
Thanks Nolen, Just did my first oil & primary oil change. Great video adj my chain as well. Going the extra mile . Thanks Again
Thanks for showing us how. Clear & easy to understand.
Thanks for the how to video. It was straight forward and simple to understand. Appreciate it 💪👍🤙👊
Man, I just wanna say Thank you. This video helped me out a TON. I'm fixing this 1988 Sportster 1200 for my Dad. It has been in a barn since 1993. The drain for the oil is under the battery tray but other than that, its alot like this one So Thank you for this video brother. Greatly appreciated. 😎👍👌
I had an '89 awhile back, same deal. If you can, get a single-fire ignition setup for that. It will make it start and run a whole lot better.
@@adotintheshark4848 Thanks alot. That helps a ton. Gonna search for one now. 👍
@@angrypatriot5392 Dynatek I believe is the company that sells them.
Legend I've been looking everywhere for my 88 drain.
Thanks Brother...able to tackle the project on my sporster myself now..
You have the exact bike I just bought and this was a perfect step by step for me. Thank you. I subscribed.
Thanks, all my questions answered straight to the point right on.
Glad it helped
Thanks man this video shows me what I wanted and answers a question or two that I had myself. I appreciate your video and the help it provided me. Thanks again. Hope to see more.
Exellent video, clear and helpful thankyou.
Thank you for the instructions great job!
Thanks, Brotha. My first time tomorrow changing on my SPORTY. It will go faster after watch this.
@Martin Pozzi 3 liters in the oil tank and 1 liter in the primary
@Martin Pozzi these are torques and I believe he said 4 mm so metric.
@Martin Pozzi You're welcome, I hope it helped.
Thank you very much, i just bought my first bike which is a Sportster 1200. Youre video really helped me.
good step by step explanation brother, this helped out a lot!!
Thanks for the video, this was very helpful.
Bro, absolutely awesome video. Appreciate the way you broke everything down. If i attempt any other maintenance on my bike I'll be checking your vids first.
Same.
GREAT VIDEO ROCCO !
Awesome video. Helped me out a lot as a first time Harley sportster owner. I appreciate it.
Good deal brother. I'm glad it helped someone.
@@nolenbuilds9042 same here man. You need to keep doing vids
Thanks Bud. Perfect Video!!
I just got my first motorcycle ever. It's a 99 Sportster 883 hugger. I've worked on cars but I've never changed the oil on a motorcycle. This was exactly what I needed to know. Took out any questions I thought I may have
Edit: I used to work for Napa and I always recommended the mobile one V-Twin oil. From everything I learned from the old timers it's just worth spending the extra money. You're saving so much as is doing it yourself. Spend the couple bucks get the good stuff
I've got a stripped primary fill bolt. Prev owner abandoned for 5 yrs.. Is there anywhere else to fill it from, ie clutch cover? I'm considering turning the bike on its side and filling into the drain plug.. (it's already drained, so too late to warm it up or take it anywhere). Any ideas appreciated!!
@@mikewmhllc1660get you what they call an “easy out” kit. Should come with some drill bits and a bit that has reverse threads on it. Drill a small hole in the center just deep enough for the easy out (extractor) to fit in about a quarter of the way and turn it out to the left. Should come out no problem. I recommend researching a video or some kind of instruction on the use of an easy out of you’ve never done it but it’s pretty straight forward.
Thanks very much you're very helpful video from UK
Thanks man God is good l learn allot from your video
Nice Video mate, helped me out real good as i just got an Evo Sporty. Merry Christmas.
Hey man, excellent video.
Thanks buddy....
Thank you
Great block of instruction
I like your blog, simple. You saved 300 hundred dollars at the dealership.
Nolan thank you sir for your wonderful video
Good simple video, thanks.
Awesome fucking video, straight and to the point! Just finished up with my 1st sporty oil change and this video was spot on! Cheers and thanks!
I appreciate the thorough tutorial. Helped me out a lot!
Im workin on a 97 sportster and it only took 2q or oil and it looks full i thought it took 3
I’m getting ready to do mine. It’s a 04’ xl. 1200. I’ll start with two and see what I get.
@@brianmuehlher5330 its rainin here i.didnt get to take if for a ride maybe ill top if off but looks like 3 would be an over fill
Mine is a 2002. After completely draining it I fill about 2.5 qt ride it around for a day or so or roughly 20 miles then let it completely cool down over night. That extra half quart usually puts it right under the top line on the dip stick. You have to take in to account the oil that is gonna drain out of the lines and when you ride it around it works the air out.
Also after running it your new filter will fill up with oil.
Thanks bro simple and to the point I like it
Great video.. thanks for the help!
Thanks for the video bro it was really helpful
I have this exact same model! It’s a great bike!
Very clear instructions I need to change oil and may even attempt the primary . The first time I changed oil had to watch a video as the book didnt explain very well as to here drain hose was . I have a2003 883 Hugger Thanks for your help ! Robin
Thank you Sir. Good video!
thanks man . perfect video.
This video is great thanks man
This was a great video. Please make one for the primary chain adjuster.
Thanks for the helpful video.
Great video, thank you!
Great video dude!!
Thanks man I appreciate it. Glad it helped.
Great video thanks!
I’ll look for the video on a chain adjustment, thanks.
Nice bike! Good video!!
excellent video
Awesome video. Thanks
I appreciate you checking it out.
Beautiful bike
great video
Absolutely best instructional video I ever fucking watched !!! God bless brother
Thanks for the Video!
Bloody brilliant BEST VID YET I've seen on changing oil thank you for this the only thing I would like to add is how much primary oil did u add or is there a certain amount many thanks best VID YET explained vert well thankyou
I put exactly 1 qt in the primary. If you wanted to see the level you would just have to pull off the clutch cover and it should be up to the bottom edge of that opening.
Somcs
Thanks for the video. Saves a hell of a lot of $ to slide to a HD “Service Technician" not knowing how “F'd Up" their day has been going.
Thanks, that was pretty much self explanatory.looks simple, and saves me about 100÷ dollars..
Great job... Thanks from all the biker chicks.
Nice, bro! Plan and simple, thanks for sharing!
this is a great video helped me out a lot! Im no motorcycle mechanic but dont the sportsters need to be leveled horizontal on a jack when doing oil? I think the dyans can be done on the jiffy but not the sportsters
Good video, bud.
Good video👍🏻
Thanks man your very good instructor you install confidence in your approach to saving money 💰 thank you
Johnny mudd 13H
Thanks homie
Very good
Hey thanks for the video, besides the engine oil change and the primary fluid change, is there any other spot to change? I did my engine oil and I’m about to do the primary like shown in this video, what else am I missing? My buddy says there are 3 areas on the eve to change??
Excellent vid thank you. I’ve always had Japanese bikes until now so this was helpful as Harley servicing is somewhat different to Hondas. Btw do you have a video of the primary chain adjustment process?
Perfect, thx
Both 1200 and 883 take 1 quart fir the primary?
Thanks for this very useful video!
I’ll be starting this process on an inherited 2003 hugger 883
You the maan❤
Great information in the beginning. Excellent instructions. Some of us are just now learning to do this. So do you always do the primary as well when you are changing the bike oil? Thank you!
No, I only change my primary oil about every third oil change. In the summer if its real hot and I do a lot of riding I'll change it a little more often. Usually every other oil change.
So does a 2018 sportster 1200 need transmission fluid, or does the oil in the primary take care of that?
I have this exact bike, same everything except for seat and windsheild
is this normal The manual says refill 3.6 qts for my 05 Harley 1200 sportster custom but it looked pretty full after about 2.5 and the oil light turned off (turns back on when I turn key and off after i hit power)
Thanks bro!
No problem. Glad the video helped!
I really like your forward controls. Do you mind telling me what brand and where you got them from?
Is this the same for a Sportster xlh 1200 1988?
Cool video brother subd
Thanks man. I appreciate it
Thanks for making this so simple. One question: i cannot get clear info on my model, as the papers are screwed up. It seems to be a sportster XL/H /883 from 1992. Is it important that the main oil is a different one or can i also pour the primary 20W50 into the main tank? I dont have any info on which one to pour there. maybe you have an answer for me here.
Yes, you can use 20w50 in the main oil tank as well.
They make an oil specific for the primary. Don’t use the 20-50 engine oil because it will get foamy creating little are bubbles and losing its lubricating ability as the chain mixes it up. Just fyi🍻
Great video, very helpful since I am new to HD's. I like how you kept it simple and to the point w/o a lot of filler. Did you make a video for the chain tension?
Not yet but i will soon. Just got back around to doing the videos again. I'll be posting another this week, unfortunately not the primary chain video yet. I'll get it out though. Thanks for checking me out.
I have a 06, how often do I need to do a clutch fluid change on it?
Very helpful, thanks man.
Don’t you have to push down then up when checking the primary chain?
Just wondering why you aren't filling the primary oil in the fill hole?
how is that oil working for you? i have used Valvoline racing 20W50 with added ZINC for well over a decade without issue. in engine oil, but was unsure what to use in primary case, all my previous Harleys dripped engine oil on the primary chain, then siphoned it back to filter to engine oil. SHovelheads
👍 Thank you
Did you make a video for adding tension to the chain?
Not yet unfortunately. I hope to get one out in the near future.
Good video very informative what sized motor is that 1200?
No, its the 883