Thanks for the info, I needed to find the drain on my (new to me) 04 Fatboy. After having a EVO for the past four years I needed to this to make it happen, good looks on the mirror too . Thank you Bill
Your 87 will be an Evo motor. The primary and transmission drains are in the same places. The engine oil drains close to the same place as on the video but there is no drain plug to remove. Look for a 1/2" hose clamped to the frame rail just below the oil bag. You have to remove the hose from the frame to drain the engine oil.
I have a 2000 Softail Springer and the manual says to check the engine oil upright. I just went and checked the dipstick and it doesn’t have the check on stand writing. The guy I got it from says to check on stand also though. Any ideas what’s up with mine?
Engine oil on all bikes can be checked while on the jiffy stand. If you do an oil change, put 3 quarts of oil in it and see where the level is and go with that mark. On most Softails, a 3-quart oil change will show it being slightly overfull on the dipstick while on the jiffy stand.
Hey Bill, great vid however, my engine oil drain plug isn't where you indicate on my 1989 1340 Evo. Can ya help a guy out and show me Wtf my drain plug is located? Thx in advance.
Yes. On an Evo Softail, the drain is in the same place, but it is a hose that is clamped to a plug on the frame. You have to loosen the hose clamp and pull the hose off the frame. Your transmission drain is different than in this video as well. Trans drain is a Allen plug on the right side centered below where your clutch cable connects to the transmission.
I have to admit I'm an old school mechanic. I don't bother with using a torque wrench most of the time. I use it when it really matters but not for every nut and bolt.
Softails can be oil drained too remove all old dirty oil from system. Step 1. Drain oil from oil tank. (Like you did here) (It takes 11 engine rotations too cycle oil on system.) With engine start switch "off", rotate engine 11 rotations with starter switch. (removes oil from oil line from tank too filter) step 2. Remove an replace oil filter. 3. Remove outside oil line from oil tank, place end of open tank oil line in empty container. 4. Rotate engine 11 rotations, removing old oil from filter too oil tank, now old oil being removed from last of oil lines into your oil catch bottle. Remove oil container from outside tank line, replace outside oil line back on oil tank. Replace with fresh new oil!
Thank you for this honest, no BS approach. Best softail oil change video on CZcams.
Exceptional display of functional expertise and communication. A+
I'am back,this hardly rider is ready for my first three hole fluids change thanks for the lessons.
Great and clear video! It helped me by my oil change on my 2000 Heritage Softail! Greetz from the Netherlands
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
Thanks for the info, I needed to find the drain on my (new to me) 04 Fatboy. After having a EVO for the past four years I needed to this to make it happen, good looks on the mirror too . Thank you Bill
Thank you for a awesome video. It is so helpful. I like no bs ,& straight to the point. Again thank you brother
Hey can you do all my mechanical need videos. I can understand you and you crack me up lol
Excellent job making this video. Loved your no-BS tutorial. Subscribed!
Great camera with the mirror!
The mirrors aren't just for the camera work. A mirror can be helpful while working on anything under the bike.
GREAT STUFF MATE! Thank you!
It's a good idea to remove the primary cover BEFORE draining it. Especially if you are using a t25 LOL!
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Wicked video thank you
Where did you get that oil filter wrench? This is an excellent video as I'm due for an oil e... thank you 👍🏼
Not for sure but I think I ordered it from J&P Cycles.
@@WitchcraftCycleWorks thanks very much…..I’m liking your videos
Thank you sir.
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Thank you
I got a 87 Softail 1340cc this will help me out for sure thank you
Your 87 will be an Evo motor. The primary and transmission drains are in the same places. The engine oil drains close to the same place as on the video but there is no drain plug to remove. Look for a 1/2" hose clamped to the frame rail just below the oil bag. You have to remove the hose from the frame to drain the engine oil.
@@WitchcraftCycleWorks thank you 😊 🙏
Good video
06 deluxe
I have a 2000 Softail Springer and the manual says to check the engine oil upright. I just went and checked the dipstick and it doesn’t have the check on stand writing. The guy I got it from says to check on stand also though. Any ideas what’s up with mine?
@@Brisco1983 The twin cam "A" motors had dipsticks marked for both upright and on the stand, but I've never seen that on a twin cam "B" motor.
Engine oil on all bikes can be checked while on the jiffy stand. If you do an oil change, put 3 quarts of oil in it and see where the level is and go with that mark. On most Softails, a 3-quart oil change will show it being slightly overfull on the dipstick while on the jiffy stand.
@@WitchcraftCycleWorks Thank you!
Best tutorial out there ride safe 🤙
Hey Bill, great vid however, my engine oil drain plug isn't where you indicate on my 1989 1340 Evo. Can ya help a guy out and show me Wtf my drain plug is located? Thx in advance.
Yes. On an Evo Softail, the drain is in the same place, but it is a hose that is clamped to a plug on the frame. You have to loosen the hose clamp and pull the hose off the frame. Your transmission drain is different than in this video as well. Trans drain is a Allen plug on the right side centered below where your clutch cable connects to the transmission.
I have an Evo Softail that's due for an oil change. I guess I should do another video.
Best video 🔥
Thank you, Well done! 06 Fatboy.
07 soft tail standard
Need to check oil level, hot. Means running the bike , take a ride n check. Dont just start it n let it warm up in the driveway.
Where did you get the oil filter wrench
I don't remember. Probably got it from J&P Cycles online.
What about the torque what the screw need?
I have to admit I'm an old school mechanic. I don't bother with using a torque wrench most of the time. I use it when it really matters but not for every nut and bolt.
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Softails can be oil drained too remove all old dirty oil from system. Step 1. Drain oil from oil tank. (Like you did here) (It takes 11 engine rotations too cycle oil on system.) With engine start switch "off", rotate engine 11 rotations with starter switch. (removes oil from oil line from tank too filter) step 2. Remove an replace oil filter. 3. Remove outside oil line from oil tank, place end of open tank oil line in empty container. 4. Rotate engine 11 rotations, removing old oil from filter too oil tank, now old oil being removed from last of oil lines into your oil catch bottle. Remove oil container from outside tank line, replace outside oil line back on oil tank. Replace with fresh new oil!
You need to make a video of this explanation. It sounds intriguing.