2018 Fat Boy 1000 mile service
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- 2018 Fatboy 1000 mile service is quite the learning curve! When Harley Davidson changed up the softail frame, I knew there would be some new stuff to learn. In this video, you get to see me figure it out! Thanks to the helpful videos from HD for us (techs) and a service manual, I was able to get it all done.
The list for a service is far more in depth than what I have time to show you in this video. I strongly suggest getting a service manual for your own year/model motorcycle, if you plan to work on your own bike.
Today we are looking specifically at the new battery tray, and how the battery is mounted under the new mono shock. We're checking out the new clutch cable, which changes up how you adjust the clutch. The new steering head bearing adjustment is totally crazy, so I made sure to leave that in the video! Most importantly, though, we are just having a good time!
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Lol just read some of the "not professional" comments and if have of them actually knew what it was like being a mechanic for a living would know what's it like getting a new model and having everything being moved and trying to figure it out. Its a little frustrating that an engineer puts things in the way to do your job.... And he dose use a service manual to make sure things are done right.... Much respect man keep up the good work
Great video! Yeah Yeah some audio issues, but it’s a new channel, it’ll polish up, in fact last video had no issue. To those unprofessional comments, I guess people were looking for something else. I appreciate the raw factor with the humor. It’s not supposed to be a tutorial to teach DIYers, at least not the highly technical side of it. I see it as more of a reality show behind the scenes. In my opinion that’s what differentiates John from others making it both entertaining and informative.
+Ken Vincent nailed it. I can’t do a full on tutorial and still “make time” on the job. I can however drop some tips in an entertaining way.
Just changed the oil and filter on my 83 FXWG. Topped off Transmission and adjusted drive and primary chain. Good day.
Thanks for the video man, helped me get over a few areas I was wondering about on my M8 FB. Some people get too sensitive sometimes and don’t appreciate some humor. Having fun while working, that’s passion for your craft, otherwise it becomes a boring job. Keep the videos coming!
Glad it helped you out, and thanks for the support!
Man, I hope my tech is doing all that stuff when I take it in. lol
Thumbs up and subscribed , this dude didn't have to show us the way , but he did. Show this dude support
Thanks man, I appreciate that!
John Maxwell you're welcome
Big dirty thumbs up! My favorite part was you reading the service manual up side down. Glad to see you are multi talented. 😎
That's why I love old school. The new ones look nice, but I like the old stuff.
That 2018 fatboy is teh best looking honda i have ever seen !
I want to thank you. I have watched all your vids...yeah I was bored. After I watched your vid on DOT 4 I bought a tester...changing brake fluid now. Dude you saved my ass!
I cringe so hard when I see a power tool being used on a drain plug! 23 year diesel tech here, btw. Love your vids though, keep it up :)
i was about to say, why would anyone use a power tool on a drain plug, before i got to where john starts the service and then realized he's probably using one so i didn't wanna say anything lol
This was what I was looking for. Wtf dude tightening a drain plug with an electric ratchet!? There's a torque spec on those 3 drain bolts. I also was an ASE mechanic for 30 plus years, when I was at Lexus it was an instant termination to do what you just did. Do you need me to buy you a torque wrench?
Smart move with the blue towel. I’ve never done it, but I know a couple guys who dropped small parts into the cylinder while they had a spark plug out.
i drop bolts and nuts all the time... no fun to fine... doing repair work since 1971...
Great video, John! I appreciated that the battery install wasn’t intuitive for someone else. Changed my Softail battery per your suggestion awhile back, and it was a smidge more confusing than I thought it would be. Bike still works - winning!
Loved it! Honest all around. Your search for the battery was a riot, and it reminded me of my post in the HD Forums:
I found out something else today about my FatBoy Softail I was not aware of...
This may pertain to all the Softails and to other new bikes as well, though I cannot be certain. This motorcycle's design is centered around the AGM battery. To keep the said battery safe, an impermeable sarcophagus was first designed to house it, rendering all attempts to access it utterly futile. Surrounding the main sarcophagus are innumerable plastic shields, wire harnesses, et al. Isolating this storage unit for voltage even further is a strong plastic shield, nestled between the battery itself and the new monoshock, so that any and all attempts to gain access to the positive terminal are laughingly thwarted. Once this wellspring of electrical DC life was completely guarded across every conceivable micron, the rest of the bike was designed. First of all, the sarcophagus was placed amidships where it was ensconced as a nucleus, orbited by additional wiring harnesses, proprietary connectors and widgets, devices which secure the aforementioned items, and ultimately the frame itself. I now know full well why this bike isn't 468 pound like my Yamaha sport liter bike, which has been called overweight.
It is as though the battery were considered the lower levels of Fort Knox itself, almost daring anyone with a modicum of bravado to try his best at various utterly futile causes, such as locating either terminal. Good luck with that! All this was in an effort to affix a pigtail for heated gear directly, which is the preferred method... In any event, once the battery has been kept literally out of sight to the point that it cannot be easily discerned even with the seat and both side covers off, items like the frame, wheels engine, transmission, seat, fenders, and other sundry items aided and abetted the concealing of this rectangle "on the lam", to the chagrin and utter dismay of both myself and my Son, who was drafted into service without even a chance to say goodbye to loved ones...
+Rick Lombardo that is hilarious. My take on it involved a lot more 4 letter words that required music to cover up my language. Your description is both accurate, and much more family friendly than mine!
Nice to see that you know how to add oil. My last tech saw that the bike had a 5 quart capacity, so he just added 5 quarts. He over serviced it by 1/2 quart. Not good.
Dude your videos are actually enjoyable which is rare on youtube
Excellent video, John. Not a Harley owner yet. I love these new Fatboys.
dude, love the videos, don't change a thing just keep'm coming. Following you now on IG. Not been on a bike for 25 years but now that the kids are grown I have a 18 CVO SG on order and you're helping me with getting up to speed on all things HD!
Thanks man! Glad to see you’re coming back to riding!
Personally I love these videos more than on the road vlogs... not sure why you don't do more of these, they are great!
Always a learning curve with a new generation of bike. Manuals are one thing, hands on the lift is always a bit different.
Like your vids brother, keep them coming.
After watchin this, makes me love my 14 even more.
+badkarma3059 haha. It’ll be second nature in a few more rounds with these new ones!
Reading the manual upside down 😂!
Recently found you. Love your videos, watching them one by one. Informative and funny.
Keep it up and ride safe! 🤘
and this is why I service my own bikes
My local dealership (Oakland, CA) charges something like $140 an hour for service. It is an eye opener to know what I am paying for.
You also pay for the warranty that comes with it. If the goofy tech screws it up, the dealership will pay the fixing.
yeah it's really not a lot, (i haven't gotten past the drain plug coming out, so forgive me if i'm wrong with the newer bikes) but when i bought my first brand new bike from harley, one of the service guys told me all they do and that it's nothing i didn't already know how to do myself, so he said just keep receipts of everything i use to keep my warranty valid. he told because i very loudly said "fuuuuck that" when i saw the price for the service from them....it was a little over four hundred bucks.
"Y'know, when I see a bike like this the first thing I do is say 'Would ya look at this?!?'"
+jz78817 hell yea!
Hi John, it looks like they've com,plicated the process,whereas b4 it was relatively simple, Everything is so hard to get to, I've only done 600 miles on my Fatboy lo Special since February, due to the weather here . Enjoying your channel, hope it grows for uou
Good to see what my girl is getting done tomorrow!
Thanks for showing us I just bought a 2018 street bob and was wondering why the $376 for a 1,000-mile oil change cost so much! now I know
I get that a lot. It’s a whole lot more than an oil change!
Oh wow!!
Love your vids dude. I own almost this exact same bike. Here’s my thumbs up! Keep it up mate!
just a quick ? i filled my trans. side with 28 oz and nothing had to fill to 32 oz to even get any kind of dipstick reading and yes i did screw the dip stick all the way down to o- ring is this normal 2018 fat bob 107 thnxxxxx
So basically, your first 1,000 mile service consist of
adjusting your clutch & changing oil/trans. fluid.
Is this correct? Or did I miss something?
No there is way more to it. He did not show all the checking of the torque items that need to be checked. He did mention it I think though. Look up your service items on the book or manual and you will see that there is a lot to do. I think it took me a week or two but I have circumstances that make it that way.
the list of things to check is long, but it's all easy to do as long as you reference the service manual for your specs.
seeing the portion for the batter makes me happy i have an older bike lol
Cool. 2018 Fat Boy is my new dream bike, nice to see videos popping up for it finally.
This customer just ordered some handlebars the other day. Looking forward to that job for sure! Hopefully I can make a video on it!
Cool stuff. I'd love to see that video.
I saw the guy had crash bars, I wanted to get some too. What do think are the best shape for crash protection on big twin like the fatboy?
I dont ever expect to laydown the bike, but better safe than sorry right?
I'd rather spend a few hundred on some good crashbars, instead of a few thousand replacing stuff they could save.
I don't know what they're paying you guys, but it's not enough. I've got a lot of respect for wrenching skills. I can complete a complex income tax return, but I start sweating with anything beyond oil changes on my bike, lol. Good video.
Like the videos, but my take is that I am glad I bought my 17' Street Glide at end of year so the techs could train on someone else's bike. Thanks for the videos.
Haha. It all gets done correctly, just not as efficiently as later in the year!
Thanks for posting. Wow - changing the battery seems like a job in itself!
20 mins tops
Nice videos sir.
Informative but also very entertaining.
Keep them coming! Hope your channel continues to grow.
Im no mechanic but i removed my battery in 15mins. Got my new softail slim 2020. I just followed the manual.
Well ... thanks the video was enlightening and entertaining and yes I agree placement and amount of fluid should welcome in a much better ride. Testing one on Friday in San Marcos, Ca. Thank you
love those wheels
I dropped off my FLHXS to my dealer for the 1k mile service yesterday, and I was joking with the service writer about your channel. I mentioned the "g--dammit Harley!" part and he chuckled and said "yeah, we say that a lot around here..."
Dude.. move to Colorado in couple months so you can do my bike.... Thanks I'm not very mechanical so I like watching and learning
+Rev Livingston Colorado sounds good, haha . Glad you enjoyed the video!
God damn the Fat Boy is the most beautiful machine. I’d trade my Mrs for one in a heartbeat if I thought anyone would accept the swap.
Hi John. Is the 2018 steering head spec 8 to 21 be that much different to 2020. Just my 2020 manual says 7 to 11 for FLFBS. And from your experience 18 inch ape hangers i have on it, should the spec change or set with bars removed.
Thanks.
Damm! Just love the look on that new Fayboy.
Im considering getting on as soon as my truck is paid off within the 18 months.
Did you ever get one
@@q-bert6454
Nah, even though I did take a test ride on a 114, I decided to go with a 2017 Road King instead.
It had an awesome paint scheme.
Hey buddy. Quick question. I have a 2022 Fatboy. Noticed that there’s not a grease fitting on the neck to grease the bearings. Can a put one in to periodically grease the neck bearings? Tia!
Does anyone know I’m looking at used 2018 Fatboy one with a 114 with 500 miles the other a107 with 1300 miles when both are started they send out a puff of smoke out of pipes. Is this normal ? Thanks
Question. I just bought a 05 heritage. At some point a hydraulic clutch was added. Probly when the SE 6 speed was installed. Do you have a video or can you tell me where to go to show clutch adjustment? I know how to do the clutch but I don't have a cable to loosen. So, what do I do?
I have the 2018 Fat Boy. How do I access the fuse box on this thing? There is no power at the end of the charging connecter and the USB charger isn't working either. 🤦♂️🤷♂️😵😭
May i ask the drain plug of secondary and primary which is both of them
Bassmaster? I always thought it was Bassmaster. Interesting 🤔 you learn something new everyday
Hey John. Install my new cable and wend I put the clutch cover back the cable won’t move. It’s stuck. Any thoughts!? 2006 softail
Hi John, is there a way to adjust the lean angle of the Fatboy 2018? Wish you could give me some ideas on how or maybe purchase forward controls to do the trick. Thank you
What voltage does a 2018 Softail USB charge at? It seems that when using your phone while plugged in the phone still discharges.
Could you make a short video on adjusting the upper clutch? I plan on replacing the cable for longer bars and think this would help lots of your viewers!
please john, I am not clear about the clutch lever setting ...!
hey bro how r u ?i got my first harley 2018 heritage now with 700 miles. from day one making tapping noise sounds fron top or seems like,also more pronunce when driven on highway hot ,and a wobble type nose at idle its the 114 emgine .took it to dealer said iits.normal llifter noise and.6 speed normal noise any advice thanks#!
Just wanting some feedback on the oil controversy.. For the first oil change, is it OK to go straight to Synthetic, or would it be best to use the HD 360 oil for a while? It was always a rule to wait til about 20K miles on a vehicle before switching to synthetic so it would break in properly.. Anyone have experience with the Maxima oil kits on Amazon? Seems good to me, 3 different kinds of lubricant and a K&N filter. I do like the fact you don't need a stupid cap style wrench to remove it, Thanks
John can you answer something for me? I am coming up on my 10,000 miles service for my 2007 Sportster 883XL Custom, and neither “local” Harley shop seems willing to tell me what all is checked/done and won’t give me a ballpark figure for the cost. I don’t want to drop off my bike to be serviced and have a heart attack when they hand me the bill. Why would this be such an issue? I understand it might be X and X+? If they find something amiss, but a ballpark figure and checklist seems like something a shop should be able to throw out there routinely. Obviously every shop is different, but what would a 10,000 mile service on that bike entail? Price guess? I was considering a new derby cover if it will be off anyway, but can’t seem to get anywhere.
Any reason my you didnt use formula + in the trans or primary?
"All up in a new Fat Boy"... funny shit!
Nice bike
So let get this straight 2018 Fatboy 114 - motor oil 4.7 quarts, trans 28 oz, and primary 42 oz???
Great video John thanks for sharing.
That fish scale is some high tech tools for a $50k bike. Hey whatever gets the job done.Lol Here is my big 'Ol dirty thumbs up. Keep up the informative content man, I really dig it dude and thanks for taking time to properly show me.
What’s the yellow peace called the one you hook up the clutch cable too? Those it have a name?
Is it the same fluids for 2018 street bob? As far as 42oz. 28oz and 4 1/2 oil
So if I don't bring my fat boy in for the Thousand Mile service. Will it or will not void the warranty if I do the work myself
Going with the fat boy in the near future . The breakout has a peanut gas tank , so had to forget that bike
I like them both, actually I did a 1K on a Breakout today. Managed to get into a nice groove this go 'round! Both are nice bikes, and I do love the look of a 3.5 gallon tank. If you don't do too much highway, or don't ride for 150+ miles on the regular. That peanut tank is plenty!
The seat part almost made me spit my coffee out...
whoa! whoa! whoa! don't be wasting any coffee now!!!
John Maxwell bro, coffee is life.. lol. I wish my Yamaha had a dipstick instead of a sight window .... wait .. damit
Just curious. Can I get a HD service manual for a 96 FXSTC still?
I believe you should be able to, yeah.
+Jeremy Moody I wouldn’t see why not.
Whats up men hey if I want to install a big radius 2 on 2 pipes Vance and Hines and a heavy breather on my 2018 fatboy am I going to need a tuner, fuel pack or a Dino test to install them correctly, what you recommend men
definitely. that's a whole lot of changes to the system to run it with the stock map in it. Warranty is being weird about using anything other than SE Pro Tuner, just so you know.
John, at 2:10 it shows you lubricating the clutch cable. It looks like you're using a small oil bottle with a fine tip needle. If all you do is put a few drops up at the top of the cable, how do you make sure the entire length of the cable is lubricated? Not trying to be negative, just trying to get your take on it. Thanks!
The new cables have an extra spot to lube, but the old ones I leave hanging in such a way to let the oil go down. No way to know if it does, but you can tell a difference! I guess that means it works!
Recently subscribed, great videos. I realllly want a Harley now too.
Curiosity can you put thicker transmission fluid In the Beast?
man, I just installed the electrical upgrade kit (69201599A) on my '18 Heritage (to install a stereo) and the (+) battery terminal access is a pain in the a**... LOL
DEFINETELY the new design wasn´t made with DIYers in mind. Wouldn´t go back to my previous TC Softail, though. The new one does run WAY cooler indeed. No more frying my nuts in traffic! LOL.
Thumbs up on the video. Subscribing now. Best wishes from Brasília, Brazil.
I just got me a Fatboy 2016 with the screaming eagle 110. What can you tell me about that year and engine?
Thanks for the video!
I have a 19 slim that i put eliminator 300”s on, I didn’t tune it or do anything else. No check engine light. You think this will be ok till i can afford a tuner and air cleaner and whatever else?
Awesome channel and videos man! Great to see more harley content on youtube😁
Seen you fill the oil filter a few times on your videos does it not all just spill out when your trying to thread it back on? Or is there a trick I don’t know ?
You don’t fill it to the top, just about halfway. The most important part is lubricating the gasket so the oil filter doesn’t get stuck.
Yup. Just had that done to my Street Bob. Cost me 500 buck's. They charged me 2.5 hrs labor. Talk about getting ripped off. Oh and now I have oil spewing out of my air cleaner because they over filled with oil. I just checked my dipstick with bike cold and its at the full hot mark. Idiots! Probably burnt to the top of piston now. What you think John?
John idk anyway else to reach you but I just did my own first service on my dyna low rider s. The Manuel says 2.5 quarts of oil is this right? My local dealer says 3 some friends say 2.7. Also for my primary Manuel calls for 42 oz of primary and my dealer says just to use 1 quart. Any suggestions?
Hit me up on fb. @theharleytech
is it a hydraulic clutch or cable clutch?
like ur video style and being I'm on my 3rd HD I like ur tech tips and in site I do a lot of my own maintenance keep up the great work
+Kyle Petrin glad you’re enjoying! Thanks for the support!
U got it most of my entertainment is off utube being a truck driver I like seeing a different type of vlog tyered of all the motovlogs and thanks for the reply first time I've had that lol have a good day bud
I truly dig your video,s bro,, glad i checked ya out man,,, im ready to go for a ride boss ,,,
the engine on that bike is gorgeous, I have a thing about engines
I think we all do!
Well I subscribed and was thinking of getting a Sport Glide, but not now. I will stick with my 1991 Sturgis.
Keep the 91, and get one. That’s what I did. I have a 96 bad boy and an 18 heritage.
Hi John, I bought the 91 new, so we have been together for twenty eight years. I won't ever sell it now. Thanks. Best, Rocky
Hi John, I just came across your video and subscribed. Great video. I live in Ireland and my first bike was a sporster which I loved. My next bike is gonna be a brand new fatboy like the one you're working on. Can I ask you _ why did harley discontune the heal shifter? Also my sporster had a lot of chrome which pitted after few thousand miles and looked awful. In your opinion will the same thing happen with this bike? I love the chrome look but if it's too hard to maintain perhaps I'd be better off with the blacked out version but not sure if that is available on the standard 2020 or would I have to find an anniversary model? Lastly do you recommend staging up before I take ownership? I'm no speed freak but I want power when necessary such as overtaking and wondered what stage ( 1,2,3 or 4) you would recommend? Cheers man
Love your channel mate, although personally not a fan of the 2018 lineup besides the blacked out tourers. Much love all the way from australia!
Swirl Mark Central , everyone thinks they're tough cause just owning a nice Harley doesn't make a strong Impression..
Helped me do an oil change on my new FXBB street bob. Thanks!!
Another great video John, I should have my first 1k service on a fat bob this week 🙂
+trevor Bell cool. I’ve done a few 1k services now. Much quicker/more efficient now!
Bit of a nightmare that battery' John
Hi maxwell , i needed one urgent advice on my new softail fatboy 114 about the oil sump i hit and has a small hole which is dripping oil .
Would love to share photo graphs for advice
Your a great commentator, good funny dry humor...... :)
Would you say these new things are easy enough to service at home?
one of the sexiest bikes i have ever seen
You might want to get our eyes checked. Then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Agreed. I was never a fan of the Fatboy before this year. That satin finish on the chrome parts is nice. Harley should offer that on some of their other models.
@@gabbyhayes1568 ya it is cool I really like the matte kinda finish
They ruined the Fatboys as far as aesthetics goes.
The wheels are cringe worthy though
Where can i buy the service manual 2018 fatboy
Hi John love your channel. I'm looking for a bike for touring and cruising. The best of both worlds. I want my passenger to be comfortable on the back also. I do like your new bike but what are your thoughts on the fat boy? Or should I be looking at something else? I would prefer the 114 motor. Thanks
Is that a stock Harley Windshield on that Fat Boy?
Music comes on too loud between you talking. My personal critique. Other than that, good job and thz. ;)
+Diogo Ressurreição yea, sorry about that. Normally not a problem, but goofed up this videos audio! Thanks for watching!
I was jamming, Who is that?
I did the 1,000 mile service on my 2018 Heritage last night after work. Reading the service manual drives me nuts. Mine is on my phone. When you get to the part that tells you to drain the oil, then install the filter, plug, et al...then it tells you to refer to the section on checking the oil level which is 12 pages earlier and your hands are covered with oil...lalalala...ding dong. I could see your level of frustration every time you looked at that manual but you're so lucky to have the paper one. -- so...just for future...if you use a oil funnel with an according type spout that you can twist, you don't have to remove the electrical stuff when filling and checking the tranny.
I laughed my ass off when you called the gauge you use for the front fork bearing check a FISH SCALE. Guess what I literally used for that part.
So if you get this guy working on your harley are you charged more on labor cause he spends time filming it?
Another great video. Please drop the volume of the music or bring up the voice, I have to keep a trigger finger on the volume.