Oil & filter change.

[The Yukon Sizzler]

Gonna change the oil & filter on the 03 heritage this weekend.
As well as the drain plug under the frame from the tank ,I noticed a 1/4 allen head bolt in the sump, is this a drain plug also ?
Is it worth undoing ? Will i get much old oil out ?

TA

 

[Phil]

Re: Oil & filter change.

No, no & no. No touchee. Not for removal item, used in manufacture.

 

[The Yukon Sizzler]

Re: Oil & filter change.

Just goes to show it pays to ask!
cheers Phil

 

[harleyhog]

Re: Oil & filter change.

NEVER touch that plug!!!
It can be used ONLY as a last resort in certain circumstances, like checking for wet sumping when all other avenues have failed to reach a conclusion.

BIG risk of cracking the case.

 

[The Yukon Sizzler]

Re: Oil & filter change.

Now me definetely no touch !!!!!

 

[banquo]

Re: Oil & filter change.

And the one further back, right between the suspension units, is the gearbox drain plug, better removed with a socket than the allen recess, and if it's anything like mine, it's a bu66er to get back in, unless you have long delicate fingers (maybe ask my wife to put it back next time)

 

[BaZa®]

Re: Oil & filter change.

(maybe ask my wife to put it back next time)

Ooh Matron!!!!

banquo: Don't forget to remind paperplane about the primary chaincase oil drain plug! Especially the replacement of it.

 

[banquo]

Re: Oil & filter change.

Good point Baz...
Here's the link:
http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28926&highlight=primary+drain+plug

 

[The Yukon Sizzler]

Re: Oil & filter change.

Thanks guys.
Wasn't gonna do the primary & gearbox oil this time , only 2.5 K
intermediate service,

 

[BaZa®]

Re: Oil & filter change.

Thanks guys.
Wasn't gonna do the primary & gearbox oil this time , only 2.5 K
intermediate service,

Still worth remembering for these points for the 5k one though.