The old oil left in the motor on a normal change is old oil and you have a new oil change with almost a quart of contaminated oil left in the motor. I think harleys oil is made by sunoco others say it is very similar to mobil 1. Due to vent hole 1 being very unaccessible without removing parts, i hooked. The sae 20w50 oil covers the biggest range of operating temperatures and is ideally used in ambient temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degree fahrenheit. Connect testbook to monitor gearbox fluid temperature. If you own a twin cam touring model with a fairing, you have the notsouseful air temperature gauge that comes standard with the gauge package. The road star is a 1,6xx cc aircooled engine with a modified dry sump system.
Vivid black, black cherry pearl, black pearl, fire red pearl, deep cobalt pearl, white gold pearl new, twotone suede blue pearl and vivid black new, twotone olive pearl and vivid black. Instead of the electraglides batwing fairing, the road king was fitted with a removable clear plastic fairing. As such, amsoil mytqtea synthetic vtwin trans fluid, 1 qt is for you. Hd oil temp gauge install intro american iron magazine. Testedcertified for use in harleydavidson transmission and primary chaincase applications. Lets start off by saying that harley, or any other manufacturer does not make their own oil. View and download suzuki vitara service manual online.
Gearbox noise is occasioned by the use of oil that is not able to withstand the extreme pressure from the shifting gear teeth, especially for a sporting bike. I have used one on a deuce since 2001 and i love it. These motorsdrivetrains are hard on oil due to the temperature swings, being aircooled, and using cutting edge 1930s technology. Mar 25, 2018 if you ask hd, they say you must use hd oil. The 5thgrade transmission jumps out of gear into neutral. I installed an engine stabilizer on it, motor mounts read more. It climbed quickly in traffic areas, but went back to 250 when back to cruising speed. The gearbox oil level should not drop noticeably between routine oil changes about every 30,000 miles 50,000 km. I was just following the guidelines in the owners manual for the shifting speeds on the 07 road king. It was time for an oil change on my 2005 harley davidson road king so i figured id make a how to video in case anyone was interested. How to change the fluids in a 2003 harley davidson road king. Dyna and touring models have their oil drain plugs under the transmission housing.
All late model harley big twin models have similar. The oil helps to eliminate the noise that comes from shifting gears. Api gl4, sae 75w90 semisynthetic for manual gearbox. In 1994 the fl series touring line was expanded with the flhr road king, featuring styling reminiscent of the touring bikes of the 40s and 50s. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device.
If for some reason you choose not to change the filter, you can subtract about 12 qt from the capacity. Rated 5 out of 5 by ericgoff30 from dipstick this product is for my 883 iron so it is such a small bike that its nice to know how warm the oil is getting. Rated 3 out of 5 by cdm58 from leaks installed it on my 2017 flhtc and the oil blow by. Ds custom oil dipstick peaked chrome harley davidson 141941 see more like this. Harley davidson oil filters and oil specs whitedogbikes. This problem is well documented for the 2007 flhs, but does exist on all the bikes. How to do an oil change on a harley davidson road king it. Krator motorcycle chrome spike air cleaner intake filter for 20022007 harley touring road king street glide 4. The 2007 engines have a reputation for very hot exhaust systems. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Harleydavidson recommends sae 20w50 viscosity grade oil for all temperature conditions, according to the harleydavidson website. If you have to add a lot to correct the level, check carefully for leaks see.
Exclusively engineered for harleydavidson motorcycles, this heavy synthetic gear oil is intended for use in extreme temperature environments desert heat. Using a 58 socket and 516 allen, chris removes the engine oil drain plug right hole and oil pan plug left hole from the engine oil pan under the tranny. Buying a bike starts at bikez get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this harleydavidson. Checking the gearbox oil level, draining and refilling how. All these bikes including the 2006 dynas are also know to have high operating temperatures and poor throttle response while cruising. The rear wheel sprocket can vary, with belt drive models using a 61, 65 or 70 tooth sprocket. Now clean any oil that spilled over the frame, exhaust etc. Ill be changing the engine oil along with the gearbox oil but i. A new oil filter be sure it is the right size for your motorcycle. If you run bike at highway speeds and oil starts coming out of the air. Red line 42804 vtwin transmission oil comes with friction modifiers that help to reduce gearbox noise significantly. How to harley davidson road king transmission oil change. Gearbox is available with up to three slides, so theres plenty of space for you, your buddies, and all your toys.
Apr 21, 2020 gearbox noise is occasioned by the use of oil that is not able to withstand the extreme pressure from the shifting gear teeth, especially for a sporting bike. The normal operating temperature of the oil should be in the 50c 80c range and should not be permitted to exceed 90c. When it is around 90 degrees outside, my oil temperature is around 255 degrees. Usually, like you said, an over filled system will leak from the top breather or sometimes blow out your fill plug. Show any 2007 harleydavidson flhrs road king custom for sale on our motorcycle classifieds. Hi guys, i just wanted some advice on gearbox oils for the 1. Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. Moving to the top, refill the transmission with 20 to 24 ounces of lubricant. Oil level and temperature dipstick with lighted lcd readout 62700009. Here you see blue the sign of high heat on the gear and wear in the. When done the oil looks new unlike when changed normally. This video shows how to correctly do your transmission oil change. Oil dipstick with temperature gauge 6302305 harley. Jun 15, 2015 it was time for an oil change on my 2005 harley davidson road king so i figured id make a how to video in case anyone was interested.
The oil drain plug on a 2001 harley davidson road glide is located on the bottom of the engine. Extreme pressure additives in some gearbox oils act as solid lubricants on gear teeth when temperature rises above the safe limit of ordinary oils. We like the sportster style engines and road racing style with an american flare. I ride california, arizona, nevada and new mexico so when april hits the 2050 comes out and 60 goes in. An oil cooler is necessary to ensure that correct operating temperatures are maintained, and the gearbox is provided with two. From what i remember, close to the drain hole is an inspection hole told by my dad that gearboxes had this hole at the highlevel mark of where the oil sits in order to be able to ensure that the gearbox hasnt been overfilled. What should the oil temperature be on a harley davidson vtwin. How to change the three oil compartments on the harley. Heres where you can download the full specs for your bike.
I changed my gearbox oil last year after an accidental drainage of it. Krator motorcycle chrome spike air cleaner intake filter for 2002 2007 harley touring road king street glide 4. What is a good replacement oil for harley davidson oil. Is there a chart or web page that gives the oil capacities for harley. The transmission fluid reduces friction and heat inside your transmission. The reading obtained will be incorrect if the fluid is outside this temperature range. And check out the bikes reliability, repair costs, etc. Recommended oil for transmissions of mitsubishi grandis. Rated for 3,500 lbs, extra long, and with a beavertail departure angle. Heavy synthetic gear oil 62600091 harleydavidson usa.
The best 3 transmission oils for my harley davidson best. Exclusively engineered for harleydavidson motorcycles, this heavy synthetic gear oil is intended for use in extreme temperature environments desert heat or cold weather, frequent twoup riding and heavy load riding applications. Ten color options for 2007 include four twotone combinations. My oil temp gauge sensor is in bottom of oil pan read 250 at cruising speeds of 5560 mph in 5th gear. Dec 20, 2016 using a 58 socket and 516 allen, chris removes the engine oil drain plug right hole and oil pan plug left hole from the engine oil pan under the tranny. Aside from cooler operating temperatures the shifting dramatically improved using the heavier 75w90 synthetic gear oil. Doing so is straightforward enough for most road king owners to tackle with. Read the riders comments at the bikes discussion group. The flhr road king provides timeless harleydavidson styling with. Lube was specially formulated for use in harley bikes, especially for the owners. The first 6speed transmissions debuted in 2006 on the dyna series.
What type of transmission fluid for mercedesbenz aclass. Learn how to change your oil, transmission fluid and primary fluid brad walks you through the steps on his harley road king. But thats is simply a marketing tactic and they cannot void a warranty in the us for using another brand that meets the vehicle engine manufacturers oil api specs. How to change oil and fluid on a harley davidson twin cam road. Forums technical questions gearbox oil change ds4 owners. Click on the link in the oil filter or recommended oil column to proceed please note where only 1 oil type is listed in both the min and best oil spec column it means only 1 oil spec is recommended for use in the bike.
How to change oil on 2005 harley davidson road king. It does not lose viscosity, and it can also withstand high temperatures. What is a good replacement oil for harley davidson oil answers. Jan 21, 2019 in my ertiga suzuki owners manual, the recommended gear oil is 75w90. Harley calls for a 20w50 grade engine oil, but many feel a proper 75w90 or 75w140 gear. When this occurs, transmission wear will accelerate until shifting problems develop. R rl rld rldr road glide road glide custom road glide limited road glide special road. How to harley davidson road king primary oil change duration.
Oil dipstick with temperature gauge 6289600b harley. Packed to the hilt with goods that inspire endless highways. It allows the coil to be quickly drained during maintenance. Recommended type of transmission oil for mitsubishi. Harley owners what oils do you run in those 3 holes. Synthetic oil for your harley synthetic oil for harleydavidson motorcycles is probably one of the most debated subjects you will find on any message board or in any harley magazine. Rated for 3,500 lbs, extra long, and with a beavertail departure angle, loading and unloading your gear is a snap. Hi, just changed the oil in my gearbox, found the fill and drain plugs both 8mm allen type bolts with large flat head, filllevel plug is to the right of the driveshaft on the nearside, took the wheel arch liner out of the way to see it a little better the drain plug was a little harder to find under the car very very close to the subframe i had to cut a 8mm hex key down to get it to fit in. Recommended type of transmission oil for mitsubishi grandis. That familiar clunk sounded slightly quieter than with the syn3 oil but this might have been my own perception since the shifting felt smoother. Pretty basic stuff here, but sometimes its nice to have a. Do you know anything about correcting the harley wobble in my 2012 road king.
Black turbine harley air filter street glide harley air intake system road king harley filter electra glide 0816 3. What kind of oil should you use for a harley davidson. How to change oil on 2005 harley davidson road king classic. I took two 250 300 mile rides last weekend 07 flhtc stage 1 with ambient air temps. Find the right parts for your harleydavidson road king. Fram motorcycle fullflow spinon oil filter ph6022 fram. Jan 22, 2016 wipe off the area around the drain opening and then screw the drain plug back in. Oil level is indicated by a 4segment readout it even reminds you to check your oil when it is hot designed to be waterproof, the lcd display operates on a longlasting, replaceable lithium cointype battery cr2032 3v, pn 66000107.
Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 product view page 6 introduction page 7 page 8 a few words about safety page 9 page 10 contents page 11 page 12 page motorcycle safety page 14 protective apparel page 15 page 16 load limits and guidelines page 17 page 18 accessories and modifications page 19 page 20 parts location page 21. Any wear from metal or clutch material becomes mixed with the fluid and reduces its ability to lubricate. I ride california, arizona, nevada and new mexico so. You can then take your creation to your local dealer where the custom specialist. A new crush washer once again, be sure its the right size. Freelander gearbox fluid level landyzone land rover. Jul 02, 20 you need to purchase 4 quarts of oil for a harley davidson oil change on a 2005 electra glide, but rarely will you need to use more than 3 12 or 3 34 quarts for only an oil change. Bikers choice 83398 oil tank dipstick with gauge fits. The reset values displayed are from a 1994 fxdl harleydavidson dyna low rider. In my ertiga suzuki owners manual, the recommended gear oil is 75w90. Harley davidson sportster how to change transmission fluid.
Checking the gearbox oil level, draining and refilling. I have a 2007 road gide and just got one of those cool digital oil temperature thermometers for father. How to do an oil change on a harley davidson road king. Fram motorcycle fullflow spinon oil filter ph6022 north america. Im not about to fuel the fire about the motor companies aboutface on the use of synthetics, conflicting research reports, or all the mechanics who swear. Warm up your harleydavidson motorcycle to bring its fluids to operating temperature. Servicing your 2007 flhrc road king classic just got a. How to harley davidson road king transmission oil change duration.