Special Tools
DescriptionPart NumberQty.
OIL FILTER WRENCH
HD-42311
1
OIL FILTER WRENCH
HD-44067A
1

WARNING
Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected, which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)
NOTICE
Do not switch lubricant brands indiscriminately because some lubricants interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior lubricants can damage the engine. (00184a)
  1. Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature. Turn off engine.
  2. Remove filler plug/dipstick.
  3. NOTE
    Replace drain plug O-ring if damaged.
  4. See Figure 1. Remove the oil drain plug (2) and O-ring. Allow oil to drain completely.
NOTICE
Use Harley-Davidson oil filter wrench for filter removal. This tool can prevent damage to crankshaft position sensor and/or sensor cable. (00192b)
1. Remove the oil filter using OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part Number:HD-42311) or OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part Number:HD-44067A) and hand tools. Do not use with air tools.
2. Clean the oil filter mount flange.
3. See Figure 2. Install new oil filter.
a. Lubricate gasket with a thin film of clean engine oil.
b. Install new oil filter.
c. Hand-tighten oil filter one-half to three-quarters of a turn after gasket first contacts filter mounting surface. Do NOT use oil filter wrench for installation.
4. Install engine oil drain plug and O-ring. Tighten to 19–28.5 N·m (14–21 ft-lbs).
NOTE
Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature expected before the next oil change. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication → Recommended Engine Oils for recommended oil.
5. Add an initial volume of engine oil. Refer to Specifications → Specifications → Capacities.
Table 1. Initial Oil Fill
ITEM
QUANTITY
Engine oil initial fill
2.8 L (3.0 qt)
    1. Perform engine oil level cold check.
    2. Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter.
    3. Perform engine oil level hot check.
Figure 1. Engine Oil Drain Plug (left side under transmission)
1Mounting plate
2Thin film of oil ONLY
3Oil filter
Figure 2. Applying Thin Oil Film