Special Tools
| Description | Part Number | Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| OIL FILTER WRENCH | HD-42311 | 1 |
NOTICE
Do not switch lubricant brands indiscriminately because some lubricants interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior lubricants can damage the engine. (00184a)
Twin Cam equipped vehicles require the premium oil filter (Part No. 63798-99 Chrome or Part No. 63731-99 Black).
Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Regular Service Intervals → Regular Service Intervals: 2006 Police Models
. Oil should be changed after the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) for a new engine and at regular intervals in normal service at warm or moderate temperatures.
- Ride motorcycle until engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature. Turn engine off.
- Locate oil filler plug/dipstick on right side of vehicle at top of transmission case. To remove the oil filler plug, pull steadily while moving plug back and forth.
- See Figure 1. Locate oil drain plug at front left side of the oil pan. Remove the oil drain plug. Do not remove Allen plug. Allow oil to drain completely.
| 1 | Transmission drain plug (right side) |
| 2 | Engine oil drain plug and o-ring |
Figure 1. Oil Pan: Touring Models
| 1. | Inspect the oil drain plug o-ring for cuts, tears or signs of deterioration. Replace as necessary. | |
 WARNINGBe 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 Use Harley-Davidson oil filter wrench for filter removal. This tool can prevent damage to crankshaft position sensor and/or sensor cable. (00192b) | ||
| 2. | See Figure 2. Remove the oil filter using the OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part No. HD-42311 or Part No. HD-44062). The tool allows easy removal of the oil filter without risk of damage to the crankshaft position sensor or cable. | |
| 3. | Place the jaws of the wrench over the oil filter with the tool oriented vertically. Using a 3/8 inch drive with a 4 inch extension, turn wrench in a counterclockwise direction. Do not use with air tools. | |
| 4. | Clean the oil filter mount flange of any old gasket material. NOTE Dispose of oil and oil filter in accordance with local regulations. | |
| 5. | See Figure 3. Lubricate gasket with clean engine oil and install new oil filter on filter mount. Hand tighten oil filter 1/2-3/4 turn after gasket first contacts filter mounting surface. Do not use OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part Number:HD-42311) for oil filter installation. NOTE Use of the Premium 10 micron synthetic media oil filter is highly recommended. Order Chrome (Part No. 63798-99) or Black (Part No. 63731-99). | |
| 6. | Install engine oil drain plug and tighten to 19–28.5 N·m (14–21 ft-lbs). | |
| 7. | Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication → Recommended Engine Oils . With vehicle resting on jiffy stand, initially add 3.5 quarts (3.3 liters) engine oil. Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature expected before the next oil change. | |
| 8. | Verify proper oil level. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Checking Oil Level: Touring Models. a. Check engine oil level using COLD
CHECK procedure. b. Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter. c. Check engine oil level using HOT
CHECK procedure. |
Figure 2. Oil Filter Wrench (Part No. HD-42311)
| 1 | Thin oil film ONLY |
| 2 | Oil filter |
| 3 | Mounting plate |
Figure 3. Applying Thin Oil Film