Figured I'd add my two cents. For the oil filter, I take a paper plate and cut a straight line across one side with a pair of scissors. Curl the plate around the filter and it funnels the oil away perfectly! Thanks for the video, love the content!
Change my own all the time, but I did learn a neat trick from you about holding the bike upright with the door jam. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Always had to lift it a bit on the jack just for that part. Only little piece of information I would add is the oil dipstick has two different marking, one for upright, and one for the jiffy stand. Also screw in the oil cap for checking, but the tranny dipstick is measured not screwed in. Thanks! Hope to see you next month, the 66 trip is still on.
Thanks for watching! That would have been good to throw in there. Next time. We've learned quite a few tricks from others in the comments too! Sounds good, if the weather continues the way it has, you're in for a toasty ride, but a fun adventure to say the least!
I have a e-z up center stand on both my Harleys love it . It makes clean ups and oil changes way better plus fill ups at gas stations way better . Just roll it back with stand down and then ride off that’s it
I have done many 3 hole oil changes on the 3 Harley Davidson touring bikes I’ve had over the years and I hate it. Changing oil on my truck is so easy with one hole in and one hole to drain. HD has finally got it right with their new Revolution Max engine with single fill and drain which is the new standard with just about every motorcycle manufacturer.
Great video. I love the part where you rest the bike against the garage. So simple and makes the primary fill super easy. Especially if you don’t have the HD primary funnel. Keep up the good work fellas!
Hay guys just wanted to tell you ate at the Union bar and tap yesterday great burgers,i think the best in town with out a doubt.They changed owners no longer the same guy that owns Tortilla Flats but are friends. Cheers
Fellas…good video BUT as a tech here are some tips. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS change your o-rings on your drain plugs, transmission dip stick and derby cover. For the minimal amount it costs…do it! Clean the threads of your drain plugs with a small steel brush, spray with brake cleaner and wipe clean with a lint free paper towel. Apply thread sealant to the threads of ALL of your drain plugs. Insert and tighten to 14-21ft lb torque. You’ll NEVER have a leak!!!!! I’ve never had a bike come back for a leak and I’ve done thousands of services!!! Secondly, your air filter needs to dry for longer than an hour. And it needs to be oiled prior to reinstalling. Lastly, fill your oil filter with about 2-3ozs of oil prior to installing it. Fill it when you first start your service and by the time you are ready to install it it will have soaked into the filter element and won’t spill out when installing. Also lightly coat the rubber ring on the base of the filter with oil prior to install. Remember…the oil filter only needs to be hand tight.
Thanks for the tips, Richard! We covered most of those bases, but will have to be a little more thorough when it comes to the other things. We've changed our oil this way for 10+ years and have never had issues, but one can never be too safe. We oiled the air filter and coated the ring on the oil filter and all of that good stuff. Thanks for watching 🤙
what a nonsense !, : 1. I do not have an oil leak anyway 2. … like no cost : what is it supposed to do ?, order some washers from a Harley shop 50miles away or what ?, do u think it’s for free ? 🥳
Best video in my opinion that shows how to do a 3 hole oil change. I just did my 1000 mile service after watching your video. It made this job very easy for me. Thank You fellas, and keep up the excellent videos!!
Right on, good shit.. I took my bike to dealer for 1k serv. And you can see where they ran drain plug in tearing the o- ring.. and left it that way! I'll be doing all services from here on out, ty fur the garage door trick. Gave you a like an sub. For that! 😉 Heavy Metal Thunder !
That's how it goes sometimes. If ya want it done right, ya gotta do it yourself. Glad we could share some tips along the way. Thanks for the sub, Phil!👍
This is a great way to learn about your bike and get more familiar with turning wrenches. You don't need to be a master mechanic to do this. Great video.
Hey Gaylin! Love the blooper of your back side hogging the camera. 😄 Glad to see you’re doing what you love, man. I’m still doing reporting and analytics, and still enjoying it. I ride when we can and have been changing my own fluids on my ’07 Street Glide since it was new; hands-on is the best way to stay safe. It would be great to ride with you and catch up since our bank days back in the ‘90’s. Cheers and keep those videos coming. 🍺🍻
Cheers Greg!!! You guys were the best MIS Team around. We sure appreciated all the work you guys did. So that we could manage the business better and align the incentives to the appropriate behaviors. Glad to hear you still have your bike and you take care of her as well. Hope all is well with you and if we pass through or your down in our neck of the woods it would be great to catch up! Stay well!!
Hy guys, thanks for this great vidéo. I discovered you a while ago on TH-cam and i love your vidéos. The walks in Sturgis really make you want to go there at least once in your life, a bit far for me who follow you from France. Good continuation. By
What's up, Jerome!! Thanks for the support, we're glad you're enjoying the videos and travels! Sturgis is definitely an experience if you can find a way to make it happen. See you down the road ✌
Nothing critical of your methods. Just an FYI on a tool you may not be aware of. I have traveled with a tool called a Lean Right. It is a heavy gauge, stamped, vinyl covered bar that is placed under the frame. It has a "Hook" formed for the Left, bottom frame rail and acts as a Right Side Jiffy Stand for basic maintenance or cleaning. It fits into a Harley's Hard Bag without hogging a lot of space. I do not represent Lean Right. I have carried one for the past couple decades during my travels. I have performed basic maintenance using it. It's especially handy for accessing the Primary. I found mine listed in the Tool section of one of the larger mail order catalogs.
Thanks for the support, Tom!! Looks like you have some binge watching to do! Lots of touring videos all over the country with history, good eats etc. New videos every Wednesday at 11am PST Ride safe!🤘
I’m getting ready to do my 1000 mile break in 3 hole change. Are there any brands to avoid as to not affect my warranty? 2022 FXBBS by the way. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work!!!!
I think the beers started getting to the Gaylin man! He dropped the derby cover and I know it bothered him! Anyways I just did mine today, I use Redline oils. I wanted to see if there's a cleaner way to do the filter! I've changed my oil several times and always made a mess. I bought HD's special orange filter draining pan and even drilled holes in the old filter and I still made a mess this time around.
This is Gaylin and no on the beers but yea on the Derby. I rarely have a mess doing it the way I show in the Video. Lance and I use the same method on all oil changes. Screw driver pushing a doubles up shop towel under the filter.
Absolute no no to tighten oil filter with a wrench. It should say it on the box. K&n had trouble years ago with cracking the oil filter housing tightening it down. It’s for removal only.
Nice video. On another note. I was wondering if it's possable to listen to iheart radio off of my iphone through my speakers on my 2019 street glide. If so how? Thanks.
Was wondering about the ARP studs. Noticed in one of the comments that you would add them to your store when available. I looked in your store and did not see them. Was wondering if you had them in there and I just overlooked them? Thanks and I love all of your videos. I have been to many of these places and it brings me right back there again, I LOVE IT! I also add more bucket list rides due to your channel. I hope to run across you fellas out on the road some day ("See ya down the road" LOL). Hope you keep putting out videos for a long time to come and RIDE SAFE!
We use the Saramonic Blink 500 pro kit. Pretty seamless at close range, but we've definitely had our fair share of issues with frequency interference and audio cut-outs etc
Great video guys always good to share that knowledge and help other know how to take care of their bikes. Doesn’t matter what I do every time I change my oil I make a mess of the oil filter 🤬. I second the comment someone added earlier about the apr bolts for the primary cover. I hate using the torque bits.
Thanks Darrell! We try to share how we do things, which is usually correct haha. Looks like the ARPs will be available mid May, so we'll get those up on the site when they're readily available!
Depends on warranty stuff if that's a concern. A lot of dealerships near us require the first service to be done at the dealership. Realistically, the 1k service is what was shown in the video plus a checklist of various things like fluids, gasket checks etc.
I recently found your channel and just subscribed to it. I purchased all the items needed to do the 3-hole change. However, when I reread the manual (2021 FLTRXSE - CVO RG) it indicates that I need to change the engine oil at 5k, the primary at 10k, and the transmission at 20k. Based on your 3 hole change video, you do change all 3 every 5k or do you follow the manual? If you do change all 3 at 5k, can you share your reasons for doing so? Thank you very much.
While the viscosity of 20W50 engine oil is roughly equivalent to a 75/80W90 gear oil, it is our understanding that the 20W50 deteriorates faster in the trans than gear oil does and given the miles we ride year round, we'd rather be safe than sorry. We change all 3 holes every 4k miles anyway, so not a huge deal but we've just always done it this way.
You forgot one important step. With the bike hot and upright, remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor from the very bottom of the Motor. You need an Allen wrench to remove the one bolt. This sensor has a wire on it. Catch and measure any oil that comes out of the dry sump. If there is more than 6 oz. the bike is "Sumping" per H-D. See Service Bulletin M1450. This way you keep up with how much oil if any is going into the sump.
Yep, it happens from time to time. Last trip, we did a 4,000 mile week and had some long stretches at high speed through the hot desert which can burn up a little oil. We try to carry an extra quart or at least check it throughout the trip, or between oil changes in general to keep it level
So, a few days ago, I was changing my derby cover (bike on the kickstand), and had some fluid drizzle out (maybe quarter cup's worth). Would I need to top off with more? Or should it be at a safe level?
@@2LaneLife Thank you. I just dumped the remaining oil, and put in a fresh quart. When I poured the old oil into the empty quart, it spilled over. Looks like it was overfilled to start. This was my first time doing the change on this bike, myself, but it was easy.
@@gearsandgrit , 4.5 qts., check for oil filter leaks afterwards, no leaks, go for a short ride. Let bike sit for 1/2 hour, then measure on jiffy stand, if oil level hard to see on the dipstick, lay oily dipstick on a paper towel and roll dipstick away and see where oil stain on paper towel corresponds on the dipstick level, from tip of dipstick upwards.
You guys said that you pile on a bunch of miles and therefore you change your three hole oil changes often. My question is how many miles exactly do you guys put on each time before you change the oil?
Our motors are blacked out, but on previous bikes with quality chrome, we'll use a spray cleaner, then lightly rub it down with a fine wire mesh which cleans the chrome right up. If it's an older chrome or sub-par chrome job, it could flake or scratch though
I have a 2017 street glide. I bought this oil change in a box from maxima. My book says it holds 4 quarts of oil. Where is everyone getting 4 1/2 from? Also they send 2 quarts of primary oil. Only holds 1 quart.
It should be fairly similar, but it wouldn't hurt to double check the recommended fluid volumes in the manual. Josh had a 2019 Low Rider with a 114 in it and he stuck with ~4.5 quarts engine, 1 in primary, 1 in transmission
Good afternoon, for my Ultralimited 2019 M8 I would like to know if it is appropriate to put synthetic oil in the 20W50 engine, mineral oil in the primary and 80w90 mineral oil in the transmission? I’ve exactly kit from Maxima Oil like yours. Or what is your recommendation?
You didn't show proper primary level . Great video guys , but 30 minutes ? More like 1 hour at least . Getting the bike , drain can , tools and area ready . THEN , you can begin to change the fluids very carefully so you don't make a mistake , or a huge mess on the floor . Oh , and don''t forget cleanup and putting all the tools away . Better make that 1 1/2 hour job if everything goes absolutely perfect .
I take my trike to the dealer I pre paid when I bought it and now I wish I didn’t they over fill it and I feel your pain with your broken leg I had one for over three years
With a brand new motor, it's extremely important to do the 1,000 mile service as there is residual metal shavings from machining that can accumulate during those initial heat cycles and miles that are not good to have circulating throughout your motor, transmission etc. Amongst other things..
Up a lot if you had real clear images as to where the 3 holes are period it's very difficult when you're lying on your side sticking your head under the engine.
We ride the bikes around the block a few times first. We talk about getting the bike warmed up. And we change the rings religiously. We also change our oil more frequently than most.
The filter has a 17mm hex nut attached to it so that a standard wrench or socket can be used to remove the filter rather than an oil filter wrench that goes on top or around the filter.
@@2LaneLife No, I get it, I love the hex head oil filters, but what was stated in the video was that you can use it to tighten the oil filter. NO ONE recommends anything other than "hand-tight" on an oil filter.
Wow not changing a .03 cent oring because why ? No idea 🤷♂️. Holding your 30k bike up against a garage door frame is not a “neat trick “ unbelievable what people do and post .
Thanks for the input. We figured it was a simple enough explanation, but we usually make an updated version every year or two and will make sure to be more specific.
Super helpful. You just saved me $400.00 from taking to the dealer. Thank you guys!
Awesome!! Glad we could help out. Thanks for watching, Aaron!
Figured I'd add my two cents. For the oil filter, I take a paper plate and cut a straight line across one side with a pair of scissors. Curl the plate around the filter and it funnels the oil away perfectly! Thanks for the video, love the content!
Good stuff! Thanks for the tip, we'll have to give that a shot next time. Thanks for watching! 🤘
i use foil
Change my own all the time, but I did learn a neat trick from you about holding the bike upright with the door jam. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Always had to lift it a bit on the jack just for that part. Only little piece of information I would add is the oil dipstick has two different marking, one for upright, and one for the jiffy stand. Also screw in the oil cap for checking, but the tranny dipstick is measured not screwed in. Thanks! Hope to see you next month, the 66 trip is still on.
Thanks for watching! That would have been good to throw in there. Next time. We've learned quite a few tricks from others in the comments too! Sounds good, if the weather continues the way it has, you're in for a toasty ride, but a fun adventure to say the least!
I have a e-z up center stand on both my Harleys love it . It makes clean ups and oil changes way better plus fill ups at gas stations way better . Just roll it back with stand down and then ride off that’s it
Pretty cool! We'll have to look into those
I have done many 3 hole oil changes on the 3 Harley Davidson touring bikes I’ve had over the years and I hate it. Changing oil on my truck is so easy with one hole in and one hole to drain. HD has finally got it right with their new Revolution Max engine with single fill and drain which is the new standard with just about every motorcycle manufacturer.
Yup, definitely not quite as simple as a truck or other bikes, but aside from the mess, no biggie.
Thanks for watching Frank 👍
Great video. I love the part where you rest the bike against the garage. So simple and makes the primary fill super easy. Especially if you don’t have the HD primary funnel. Keep up the good work fellas!
Thanks for watching! Glad you found it useful👍
Hay guys just wanted to tell you ate at the Union bar and tap yesterday great burgers,i think the best in town with out a doubt.They changed owners no longer the same guy that owns Tortilla Flats but are friends. Cheers
Right on!! Glad you were able to check that out. That's interesting, we didn't hear about the change in ownership. He's always doing new things 🤘
Fellas…good video BUT as a tech here are some tips. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS change your o-rings on your drain plugs, transmission dip stick and derby cover. For the minimal amount it costs…do it! Clean the threads of your drain plugs with a small steel brush, spray with brake cleaner and wipe clean with a lint free paper towel. Apply thread sealant to the threads of ALL of your drain plugs. Insert and tighten to 14-21ft lb torque. You’ll NEVER have a leak!!!!! I’ve never had a bike come back for a leak and I’ve done thousands of services!!! Secondly, your air filter needs to dry for longer than an hour. And it needs to be oiled prior to reinstalling. Lastly, fill your oil filter with about 2-3ozs of oil prior to installing it. Fill it when you first start your service and by the time you are ready to install it it will have soaked into the filter element and won’t spill out when installing. Also lightly coat the rubber ring on the base of the filter with oil prior to install. Remember…the oil filter only needs to be hand tight.
Thanks for the tips, Richard! We covered most of those bases, but will have to be a little more thorough when it comes to the other things. We've changed our oil this way for 10+ years and have never had issues, but one can never be too safe. We oiled the air filter and coated the ring on the oil filter and all of that good stuff.
Thanks for watching 🤙
Got 40k miles original o rings no leaks and I don’t pre fill the oil filter and my m8 runs like a raped ape.
Hey tech, quick question? Can/should you refill primary from the inspection window instead of the derby cover?
I’ve done my 3 oil change and the last I take it for you. A 473 ml of la chienne a Jacques.. a micro brew beer
what a nonsense !, : 1. I do not have an oil leak anyway 2. … like no cost : what is it supposed to do ?, order some washers from a Harley shop 50miles away or what ?, do u think it’s for free ? 🥳
Always cool to see you doing something besides riding!!
Thanks for the input, Ty!! Trying to mix it up while we got a man down 🤘
Best video in my opinion that shows how to do a 3 hole oil change. I just did my 1000 mile service after watching your video. It made this job very easy for me. Thank You fellas, and keep up the excellent videos!!
Awesome, thanks for the input Eric! Glad you found it helpful. Now, time to rip some miles!!
The best maintenance video!!!!!
More videos on how take care of our bikes like this
Thanks for watching!! Glad this helped you out. We'll have more in the future 👍
love these drops, the boys in their natural habitat!
Glad to hear it!! Thanks for watching, Luiz!!
Right on, good shit..
I took my bike to dealer for 1k serv. And you can see where they ran drain plug in tearing the o- ring.. and left it that way!
I'll be doing all services from here on out, ty fur the garage door trick. Gave you a like an sub. For that! 😉
Heavy
Metal
Thunder !
That's how it goes sometimes. If ya want it done right, ya gotta do it yourself. Glad we could share some tips along the way. Thanks for the sub, Phil!👍
This is a great way to learn about your bike and get more familiar with turning wrenches. You don't need to be a master mechanic to do this. Great video.
Exactly! Gotta start with the basics and get to know your machine! Thanks for watching, Ty 👍
Thanks for the video! Going to change the oil on my FXLR soon
Thanks Michael!! Glad you found this helpful🙌
How bout maybe a how to change a rear tire next time ? Love the video!!
That's definitely another one for the list! We'll have to get some new equipment for that one 👍
I don’t own a bike yet but found this cool👍🏻
Now ya know how to do your first change! Thanks for watching, Sonnedude 🙌
Just watched this for fun as I've changed the oil loads of times but great vibe in your garage guys....as it should be....keep it on the road
Thanks for watching, Steve! Never hurts to brush up on some tips & tricks. We tried to keep it entertaining to some extend. Good times in the garage!
"Thrashin Handlebar Bag" comin in Crutch! 🤣
Bike or crutches...always coming in clutch! 😂🤘
Hey Gaylin!
Love the blooper of your back side hogging the camera. 😄
Glad to see you’re doing what you love, man.
I’m still doing reporting and analytics, and still enjoying it. I ride when we can and have been changing my own fluids on my ’07 Street Glide since it was new; hands-on is the best way to stay safe.
It would be great to ride with you and catch up since our bank days back in the ‘90’s.
Cheers and keep those videos coming. 🍺🍻
Cheers Greg!!! You guys were the best MIS Team around. We sure appreciated all the work you guys did. So that we could manage the business better and align the incentives to the appropriate behaviors. Glad to hear you still have your bike and you take care of her as well. Hope all is well with you and if we pass through or your down in our neck of the woods it would be great to catch up! Stay well!!
OMG, thank you for your time and I really need to know this maintenance ... one more thing, subscribed.. thanks
Thanks for watching, Jay!! We're glad you found this helpful! We appreciate the support 🙌
Hy guys, thanks for this great vidéo. I discovered you a while ago on TH-cam and i love your vidéos.
The walks in Sturgis really make you want to go there at least once in your life, a bit far for me who follow you from France.
Good continuation.
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What's up, Jerome!! Thanks for the support, we're glad you're enjoying the videos and travels! Sturgis is definitely an experience if you can find a way to make it happen. See you down the road ✌
Love the video. It was exactly what i needed to get back on the road!
That's what we like to hear! Glad that helped
Always great video guys, weather is starting to turn good here in Wisconsin, looking forward to riding, stay safe and keep the videos coming
Thanks, John!! Been back and forth here, but it's warming up for sure! Thanks for watching!! 🙌
Absolutely Awesome, thank you guy’s, Great Video as always! God Bless Be Safe!
Thanks Breeze! Hopefully you found that helpful. Ride safe
You should do as the manufacturer recommends and rinse the air filter from the inside out....
Yea we usually do that every change. Just didn't make the videos iguess
Nothing critical of your methods. Just an FYI on a tool you may not be aware of. I have traveled with a tool called a Lean Right. It is a heavy gauge, stamped, vinyl covered bar that is placed under the frame. It has a "Hook" formed for the Left, bottom frame rail and acts as a Right Side Jiffy Stand for basic maintenance or cleaning. It fits into a Harley's Hard Bag without hogging a lot of space. I do not represent Lean Right. I have carried one for the past couple decades during my travels. I have performed basic maintenance using it. It's especially handy for accessing the Primary. I found mine listed in the Tool section of one of the larger mail order catalogs.
Who sells the Lean Right? Have a hard time finding one.
Awesome, thanks for the tip Rozyhog, we'll have to look into that!
When servicing a K&N filter, shouldn't you flush with water from the inside of the air filter to the outside?
we do it both ways
Just subscribed to your channel, great video fellas!
Thanks for the support, Tom!! Looks like you have some binge watching to do! Lots of touring videos all over the country with history, good eats etc. New videos every Wednesday at 11am PST
Ride safe!🤘
@@2LaneLife Definitely will be watching more of your videos, thank you for the response! Be safe out there!
Thank you guys.
Hope you found it helpful. Thanks Eric!
Such a important thing to know if you have a bike the Harley dealership gets 400 dollars todo this same job
Indeed!! A valuable skill for sure, and great to be able to get to know your machine in the process. Thanks for watching 👍
I’m getting ready to do my 1000 mile break in 3 hole change. Are there any brands to avoid as to not affect my warranty? 2022 FXBBS by the way. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work!!!!
You might want to do the first service through Harley so you’re documented. We use Maxima.
I think the beers started getting to the Gaylin man! He dropped the derby cover and I know it bothered him! Anyways I just did mine today, I use Redline oils. I wanted to see if there's a cleaner way to do the filter! I've changed my oil several times and always made a mess. I bought HD's special orange filter draining pan and even drilled holes in the old filter and I still made a mess this time around.
This is Gaylin and no on the beers but yea on the Derby. I rarely have a mess doing it the way I show in the Video. Lance and I use the same method on all oil changes. Screw driver pushing a doubles up shop towel under the filter.
Thanks for the great videos.
Absolute no no to tighten oil filter with a wrench. It should say it on the box. K&n had trouble years ago with cracking the oil filter housing tightening it down. It’s for removal only.
Nice video. On another note. I was wondering if it's possable to listen to iheart radio off of my iphone through my speakers on my 2019 street glide. If so how? Thanks.
We've had no issues playing from all sorts of streaming services on the bikes. Just plug & play👍
What's up guys. Just back from Florida was a great ride. It really needed to be a month, not 3 weeks.
Waddup Hookdog!! Glad to hear you made it back safe and had a good time. The proper equation for the length of a good roadtrip is (#Weeks) x (x+1)!!!
Was wondering about the ARP studs. Noticed in one of the comments that you would add them to your store when available. I looked in your store and did not see them. Was wondering if you had them in there and I just overlooked them? Thanks and I love all of your videos. I have been to many of these places and it brings me right back there again, I LOVE IT! I also add more bucket list rides due to your channel. I hope to run across you fellas out on the road some day ("See ya down the road" LOL). Hope you keep putting out videos for a long time to come and RIDE SAFE!
Thanks for the support, Jon!!
They are beginning to show back up. What bike do you have?
@@2LaneLife Thank you for the reply. I have a 2019 Road Glide CVO and a 2019 Ultra Limited.
ordered these derby cover bolts, but they dont fit my 2017 m8...
What mic systems do you use? I’ve been having problems with my rode wireless go 2 for some time now and want to give something else a try.
We use the Saramonic Blink 500 pro kit. Pretty seamless at close range, but we've definitely had our fair share of issues with frequency interference and audio cut-outs etc
Great Video!
Thanks for tuning in! Hopefully you found it helpful 👍
I'm buying a new bike and wondering if I need a jack to do this? Tyvm
Nope, that's why we demonstrated on a kick stand in this episode. Thanks for watching👍
Great video guys always good to share that knowledge and help other know how to take care of their bikes. Doesn’t matter what I do every time I change my oil I make a mess of the oil filter 🤬. I second the comment someone added earlier about the apr bolts for the primary cover. I hate using the torque bits.
Thanks Darrell! We try to share how we do things, which is usually correct haha. Looks like the ARPs will be available mid May, so we'll get those up on the site when they're readily available!
Do you all offer the 12pt arp’s on your site for the derby cover ?
ARPs are hard to come by right now, but we'll find a kit to add to the site when we can get them 👍
Love the Thrashing’ bag on Lance’s crutches. Good idea. 🇨🇦
Gotta do what you gotta do!
Mine’s usually a three beer process!!
All depends on the day! 😂🤘
Would you suggest doing the 1k service or taking it in? I’m very mechanically inclined. I have a 2022 street glide special.
Depends on warranty stuff if that's a concern. A lot of dealerships near us require the first service to be done at the dealership. Realistically, the 1k service is what was shown in the video plus a checklist of various things like fluids, gasket checks etc.
I recently found your channel and just subscribed to it. I purchased all the items needed to do the 3-hole change. However, when I reread the manual (2021 FLTRXSE - CVO RG) it indicates that I need to change the engine oil at 5k, the primary at 10k, and the transmission at 20k. Based on your 3 hole change video, you do change all 3 every 5k or do you follow the manual? If you do change all 3 at 5k, can you share your reasons for doing so? Thank you very much.
We change all three every time due to the miles we lay down. But you can follow the manual.
What's the bennefit of using 80W-90 in the transmission over using the Halrey Synthetic 20W-50 like harley recommends?
While the viscosity of 20W50 engine oil is roughly equivalent to a 75/80W90 gear oil, it is our understanding that the 20W50 deteriorates faster in the trans than gear oil does and given the miles we ride year round, we'd rather be safe than sorry. We change all 3 holes every 4k miles anyway, so not a huge deal but we've just always done it this way.
You forgot one important step. With the bike hot and upright, remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor from the very bottom of the Motor. You need an Allen wrench to remove the one bolt. This sensor has a wire on it. Catch and measure any oil that comes out of the dry sump. If there is more than 6 oz. the bike is "Sumping" per H-D. See Service Bulletin M1450. This way you keep up with how much oil if any is going into the sump.
Right on, thanks for the tip JC! Much appreciated. We're changing out oil this week, so we'll check that out.
Curly and Moe change the Harley’s oil. Larry films.
Always someone…..
ha ha ha ha
5 quarts? Do i pour the last 2 over the top of the bike?
M8's are full with just under 4.5 quarts from completely empty
Great video
Thanks, Bob!!
Hell yeah. Great video
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Thanks!! 👍👍
I always loosen the primary screws before draining sucks if you drop the primary oil and can't get the bolts our
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With all the riding you guys do you ever have to top off your oil in between oil changes ?
Yep, it happens from time to time. Last trip, we did a 4,000 mile week and had some long stretches at high speed through the hot desert which can burn up a little oil. We try to carry an extra quart or at least check it throughout the trip, or between oil changes in general to keep it level
So, a few days ago, I was changing my derby cover (bike on the kickstand), and had some fluid drizzle out (maybe quarter cup's worth). Would I need to top off with more? Or should it be at a safe level?
It's hard to say, but ideally (at least in M8 touring) you want to have a quart in the primary, so whatever spilled should be replaced
@@2LaneLife Thank you. I just dumped the remaining oil, and put in a fresh quart. When I poured the old oil into the empty quart, it spilled over. Looks like it was overfilled to start. This was my first time doing the change on this bike, myself, but it was easy.
@@davedarling2008 Right on! Learn by doing, that's what it's all about 👍
@@davedarling2008, transmission takes 28 Fl oz. Read a service manual on primary case content. I believe it's 34-36 oz.
You aren't supposed to fill the oil till the stick says full, right? Which is the proper amount based on the stick measurement
What bike are you on?
@@2LaneLife 2018 CVO Limited
@@gearsandgrit , 4.5 qts., check for oil filter leaks afterwards, no leaks, go for a short ride. Let bike sit for 1/2 hour, then measure on jiffy stand, if oil level hard to see on the dipstick, lay oily dipstick on a paper towel and roll dipstick away and see where oil stain on paper towel corresponds on the dipstick level, from tip of dipstick upwards.
Hope your walking by now, I just saw this and it's a year later, lol Nice video, thanks, and no more "breaking your leg/s!" Cheers!
Yes sir. He was back on his feet less than 6 weeks after the break. Thanks for watching
You guys said that you pile on a bunch of miles and therefore you change your three hole oil changes often.
My question is how many miles exactly do you guys put on each time before you change the oil?
We generally change every 3500 - 4000 miles
How do you clean your engine chrome part. Mine has mineral build up
Our motors are blacked out, but on previous bikes with quality chrome, we'll use a spray cleaner, then lightly rub it down with a fine wire mesh which cleans the chrome right up. If it's an older chrome or sub-par chrome job, it could flake or scratch though
I have a 2017 street glide. I bought this oil change in a box from maxima. My book says it holds 4 quarts of oil. Where is everyone getting 4 1/2 from? Also they send 2 quarts of primary oil. Only holds 1 quart.
2017's had 107's. Maybe 107 vs the current 114's? Good question, we'll look into that
Solid!
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Strange between the dealer and the videos, very few use the same fluids. I'm missing my Victory
I have been watching the channel lately but how did you break your leg Bud
Thanks for watching, Donals. We were on an adventure trip in the dirt and I slipped at low speed on an ice patch
I’m sure my thought of this being the same procedure for my 20 m8 lowrider s. But is it the same? 1 quart primary, 2 quart trans. 4.5ish engine?
It should be fairly similar, but it wouldn't hurt to double check the recommended fluid volumes in the manual. Josh had a 2019 Low Rider with a 114 in it and he stuck with ~4.5 quarts engine, 1 in primary, 1 in transmission
28 fl oz transmission, 36 fl oz primary case, 4.5 qts engine.
Great info gu
Good afternoon, for my Ultralimited 2019 M8 I would like to know if it is appropriate to put synthetic oil in the 20W50 engine, mineral oil in the primary and 80w90 mineral oil in the transmission? I’ve exactly kit from Maxima Oil like yours.
Or what is your recommendation?
can i use this kit on a 2024 Road Glide ?
Yes you can. We just did our first oil change on our 2024 road glide with this kit
No torque wrench ?
After 3 beers,,,, 69 minute job😂
Made it look easy!
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What kinda oil for the air cleaner?
We use K&N Power Kleen
You didn't show proper primary level . Great video guys , but 30 minutes ? More like 1 hour at least . Getting the bike , drain can , tools and area ready . THEN , you can begin to change the fluids very carefully so you don't make a mistake , or a huge mess on the floor . Oh , and don''t forget cleanup and putting all the tools away . Better make that 1 1/2 hour job if everything goes absolutely perfect .
I take my trike to the dealer I pre paid when I bought it and now I wish I didn’t they over fill it and I feel your pain with your broken leg I had one for over three years
Thanks for the 411
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He said we’re going to use the 80/90 oil to fill up the transmission, then said 4 qts. 4 qts in the transmission? Hmm..
It’s Harley’s 1000 mile service needed or can it wait till 5k seems like they just want more money lol
With a brand new motor, it's extremely important to do the 1,000 mile service as there is residual metal shavings from machining that can accumulate during those initial heat cycles and miles that are not good to have circulating throughout your motor, transmission etc.
Amongst other things..
Up a lot if you had real clear images as to where the 3 holes are period it's very difficult when you're lying on your side sticking your head under the engine.
The "nut" on the oil filter is for removal only.....
Thanks for the input 08Streetglide
A O ring costs $1.00 why not changing it? And never run the engine idle to warm up to change the oil!
We ride the bikes around the block a few times first. We talk about getting the bike warmed up. And we change the rings religiously. We also change our oil more frequently than most.
What’s up with broken leg ???
Took a spill on a dirt riding trip on an ice patch. All healed up and back on two wheels🤘
Good to hear your ok
4.5 quarts in your transmission?????
1qt
@@2LaneLife I know this just your video you say otherwise
U guys need a Lean Right tool so u don't have to lean it against the wall....
We'll have to look into that. Thanks for the heads up!
I don't think anybody wanna tight tgat filter with a Wrench.
To each their own. We hand tighten and then give it a little snug, not over tighten but a little snug.
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Thanks for watching, Darren!!
Lost me at 1:53 "comes with a 17mm nut on top so you can tighten up the oil filter with a wrench"...
The filter has a 17mm hex nut attached to it so that a standard wrench or socket can be used to remove the filter rather than an oil filter wrench that goes on top or around the filter.
@@2LaneLife No, I get it, I love the hex head oil filters, but what was stated in the video was that you can use it to tighten the oil filter. NO ONE recommends anything other than "hand-tight" on an oil filter.
You should recommend to always change the orings....on every oil change...pennies saved here is not worth it....
Thanks for the input 08Streetglide
You put to much oil in your primary. It holds no more then 30oz. Not a full quart.
Wow not changing a .03 cent oring because why ? No idea 🤷♂️. Holding your 30k bike up against a garage door frame is not a “neat trick “ unbelievable what people do and post .
We're terrible people, sorry to offend you. Make it a great day
Again, a company has no respect for it's consumers.
Which company?
This is a comedy show I laughed all the way through that is not the way you change the oil on a Harley like I said a comedy show
We're very grateful for your valued input, Clyde. Please enlighten us.
Too much promotion and b.s., and not enough instruction and showing what you’re doing to be an instructional video.
Thanks for the input. We figured it was a simple enough explanation, but we usually make an updated version every year or two and will make sure to be more specific.
Great video
Thanks for watching!