In depth, intelligent, totality as well as precautionary, easily understood, and to the point, period Well done Sir, thanks much! 🤙

i have been watching primary videos for several days and came across yours and it is perfect. very informative without making you feel like you need a mechanics license to understand what is going on. Thank you so much.

The engine oil on Sportsters only lubricates the engine. The Primary & Gearbox share the same oil. As per the manual "An opening between the primary drive and transmission compartments allows the same lubricant supply to lubricate moving parts in both areas."

I added a rubber hose to the bottom of my funnel to keep from trying to hold it in place while adding the primary oil. Makes it much easier, and you can hold the funnel upright. Thanks for the video

THESE are the videos that we seriously enjoy you doing Del..... Keep them coming please ..... Ride safe !!

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate you doing this and I enjoyed your effective, yet simple explanation and camera work... It allows us to have shop class at home, save some $$ on the easy tasks and make us a little more knowledgeable on maintaining our bike.

Best online HD teacher ever! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a simple to understand way ;)

Special gifted way of easily explaining every detail 👌 . Respect for this kind of bro . Great video .

The thing I like about your films is that they inspire me to look after my next bike much better than my existing bike, which is very neglected. But next time, I promise to be a better owner.

The most well done video of a primary oil change on a Sporty I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

Most educational “how to” Harley video I’ve seen. Love how you explain everything and how it works instead of just “follow these steps”. Keep up the good work.

You explain thoroughly. Most mechanics are not apt to teach, though they might be apt mechanically. You are both. Keep it up, pls. I always learn something new when I watch you!

Outstanding video! I had years of experience working on Triumph (hardtails), but knew absolutely nothing about Harley's, even though I'm a Yank. Got called upon to help a friend fix the "tranny" on a 1990 883, and your vid saw me through. Thanks!!

You're the first person to explain it simply enough that even I could understand it. Thank you very much!

Hi Del, long overdue thank you for all your great vids. Every time I need to service my Iron 883, I find you have a great vid to step me through the process. The Pommy sense of humour translates well into Australian too! Really appreciate your efforts. Ride safe. Cheers, TC

Im a newer rider. i have one successful season under my belt. i have a 96 sportster. So this year i want to learn how to work on it myself. i work on my vehicles im not an idiot. but this is all new territory for me. im working on cleaning my carb and changing my primary fluid. everytime i search a vid i look for yours. Thanks for doing them and being so thorough. im on my own doing this my father doesnt live around me hes about 1400 miles away. So again thanks so much you have been teaching me so much and saving me a ton of money by not taking it to a mechanic. You rock and keep making em i enjoy them! Thanks!

I always work on the Big twins electric glide softails. A friend of mine asked me to service his sportster get it ready for summer so I looked up service I came across your channel. Very thorough lots of good information.👍

I just bought my first motorcycle. It's a 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster XL883 Low. I wanted to say thank you. Your how to videos have been very helpful. I've learned a lot about how to maintain my bike. I hope you do more videos specifically for Sportsters.

Used this guide yesterday for my primary oil change, clutch adjustment, and installed a new black "Derby" cover to replace the original silver one. Always excellent videos, thanks Del!

I really enjoy your videos over other motorcycle maintenance videos. You explain things extremely well.

I’ve watched your vids for a couple of years. Cheers to you good sir. I’m doing my fluid change this weekend. Thank you!!

Just recently purchased my first motorcycle and my first iron883. everytime i need or have a question i always find your videos helpful! thank you much!

Thx brother, Liking your knowledge and using layman's terms makes it a hit. Appreciate your effort and definitely appreciate your time, most people don't realize the amount of time taken away from your family to make a video and ditto to the songbird aiming the camera at you.

There is a natural amount of sulfur in any organic motor oil which under the conditions of heat and exposure to air and water, will recombine and produce sulfur dioxide which is the rotten egg smell that you've noticed. I didn't notice any sort of ventilation on the primary chain case so it's likely just from the air and moisture in the casing when it was closed off. Thanks for the video, it was very informative.

just need to add an agreement with your other commentors the way you show and tell and the vast knowledge and techy tips is second to none....

Every time I look up how to do work on my 883, your videos come up... Very Helpful.. Thank you

I’ve had my Sportster about a year now and just had to start changing oil & plugs etc.. you’ve helped me understand my bike and what’s going on underneath all that Crome! Thank you! 2 on the ground!

Thank you SO much for explaining all this is such laymen's terms. I was glued, these are great videos.

You make this look so easy, it's almost giving me the confidence to try to do it myself.

Excellent video. Am.new to Harley and have always done the basic maintenance on my bikes. This was an easy to follow and well presented 'How to'. Much appreciated.

I've caught a few of your videos already and have to say they connect a lot of dots for me as I work on my '06 XL1200L. These are the most detailed (well explained) vids I've found yet. Thank you.

In the first three minutes of this video you explained the basics of how an engine transmits power through the gears to back wheel. My College tutor would struggle explaining that in three months! Just want to thank you for these awesome info packed videos which gave me confidence to strip my XT500 back to barebones and rebuild it :D It's given that much knowledge and confidence that I'm going to apply to some motorbike garages for a job :D

You can't beat good honest sensible advice, great videos, ride safe!

Another gem Del and Pen. That bike is damn clean! Never would have thought ATF would do the trick but makes sense. Thanks!

Cheers from Hernando Mississippi, USA!! Your videos are awesome. Comprehensive, entertaining, and informative. You not only share the proceedure for doing the service. You explain in great detail why and how the inner working are important.. Thank you sir!

Absolutely the best video on a primary oil change that I've ever seen. Subbed!

Well done D & P! This kind of well explained 'little' job is why I so appreciate your channel! Best of luck with the move to your new home!

Excellent video Del and Pixie, clear explanation, great photography, very nice. Thanks,

Fantastic video and thanks so much for posting this. I am not even a bike owner yet and your explanations are fantastic and HARDLY boring at all. I have a rental storage facility to store for winter but they require all fluids to be drained so this video is super helpful. Thank you

so my sporters 48 2020 is my first harley. i needed to know all of this. this is the only video on youtube that explains the different areas that need oil. primary/secondary

Very nicely done video. Clear, easy to follow and I love your sense of humour. Great articulation too :) Thank You

Just got a 2019 48 special. ImAnd I really appreciate you teaching me how to take care of it like it deserves.

Great video. I've seen many oil change videos but what I love about your content is how educational and informative it is. Thanks Del! By the way, in the states we call the way you tightened the foot peg German torque (Goodentight) haha

Thanks!!! I just bought a 2016 iron 883 and your videos will help me do my own 1k service which is coming up. I have always worked on my own cars so not an idiot with a wrench but for some reason HD wants to scare you into thinking they do something special for 300 bucks! Keep the videos coming!!!

I’ve never heard anyone explain this so well before. Thanks

The detail in your explications are excellent. Thanks for helping us out and saving loads of money from the steelership.

Iv been looking for this tutorial on how to change gear oil, I finally find it, love it clear demonstration do more like engine oil change

Delboy, Great video!! The answer to your question. old Tin primary Knucks, Pans and Big Flatheads. When removed the domed shape with flat flange resembles a Derby Hat.

Delboy, your video's are fantastic and I've used every one of them for maintenance on my 2005 Sporty. I do want to add some info that isn't in this particular video that is in my H-D owner's manual about draining the transmission oil. It says to drain it while on the sidestand/kickstand/Jiffy stand and then stand it upright to drain it AGAIN, to get the rest of the fluid. When I first tried this, I was amazed at how much more old dirty fluid came out. I measured it and it came to exactly one quart. This means I get ALL of it out and I can add exactly one quart bottle. This makes my life easier because after adjusting the clutch, I can button up the Derby cover and add the quart through the chain inspection port. After watching your video on purging the old oil from the Softail, I thought you may be interested in this. Thanks again for your excellent videos!

First time rider on a harley sportster and this has helped me immensely. thank you!

Not got a Harley Del but just had to watch anyway as I do with all your posts ... very well explained...job well done.

I finally did this today after several trips to the hardware store. But it really is not that difficult. One trick to get more leverage on the hex key for the foot peg removal was to use a pipe nipple (galvanized in my case) to slip over the hex key an use it as an extension. It worked really well, and there is no danger that your "spanner" wrench will slip. You may wish to try that sometime. I did use some Hylomar as well, which I had not heard of until I saw it in your video. Keep up the good work. I really learned a lot!

I just picked up my 2016 Sportster 48, your Video's will come in Handy....Good Job sir !!

Did my own lub changes on my 2006 HD883. Thanks. Saved a lot of money and did the job right. Taking of the derby cover the seal was twisted and damaged.

Even though I dont own a Harley and probably never will, I still learn from these videos. All the little things that apply across the board, the techniques and tips on general spanneryness and to be honest Del, you look at your happiest doing these. Not saying you are a miserable git, nothing of the sort but it's as if you are really 'in the zone'. Great job mate.

Great video and explanation of how transmission works ,best I've seen and invaluable to armature mechanic,thanks man.👍

another great video, changed my primary fluid today, all my derby bolts were filled will blue lock tight!!!

love your videos brother.... what a money saver you have been for me. keep the videos coming, love how you make these videos for us the common folks.

Great vid, I thought it was a bit long, but then there are not questions left as it would happen with short ones, cheers man!

Another great video "how to" - thank guys! I have learnt more about the proper care and maintenance of my 883 Iron from you then anyway else and I really can't thank you enough for giving me the confidence to do some of these jobs myself! Saved me a few quid too! :) Keep up the great work and thanks again.

Del your videos are awesome you explain everything so easy and make it so we can do maintenance on our own bikes.

I sure did enjoy this video for it was very informative and pretty in depth with detail. Am needing to do this soon on my unit soon and will follow the procedure in your video. Mine is right close to 10k so I don't want to go too much passed that to get'er done. Thanks for making it easier for the ones who want to $ave a few bucks doing the lighter work instead of going to the shop. Thanks again and Jesus loves you, John 3:16-17 (KJV)

Best video out there on this topic! Thank you for the enjoyable walk through and your details. Wasn't sure of the exact process on this model and it was great to see it end to end. Keep them coming, Cheers!

Thank you so much for making such a clear & simple video, already did a primary oil change on my sporty so this will be the next one, regards to the camera team also 🎥 👍🏻

Hey Del. I recently purchased a 2008 883 Sportster. I had a loud clunk going into gear. Also when letting out the clutch it would not be smooth. I just changed the oil using ATF. I thought there would be a wait time before I saw results. I was surprised when the result was right away. No more loud clunking and it shifts very smoothly. In first gear from a stop it is like night and day. Very smooth with easy clutch pressures. This makes using the friction zone easy Alan

Brother you are an amazing instructor!! Please keep your great video's coming! So informative!!!

Bloody Brilliant, I'm picking up a 1200 Roadie and this will indeed come in quite handy 4 me!! I don't have a mechanic background but I understand it, this is a blessing, THANX!!!

Excellent video man! Exactly what I was looking for as a new Harley rider. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time. Greatly appreciated

This is the best video I’ve watched. You clearly know what you’re talking about. Thank you so much for helping me understand.

That Sportster is as cool as hell ,learning has taken place cheers Del 👍🇺🇸

Another great video. I knew an old timer that built choppers out of Sportsters, and I asked him one time about the name Derby Cover. What he told me is the name Derby Cover comes from the days of the Knucklehead Harleys. Their primary covers look just like a Derby hat(Bowler hat in the UK). If you look up Knucklehead primary cover it makes sense.

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Moonfleet41...you obviously know quite a bit about Harley's, however you are giving out wrong information in this video about the PRIMARY/TRANSMISSION....&....ENGINE OIL...several people have pointed this out to you but you always dodge the issue...on Sportsters, the Primary & Transmission (Gear Box) share the oil which is filled and checked via the "Primary Case" on the left hand side of the engine. The engine is lubricated via different oil (ENGINE OIL - 20/50) for HD Motors which is fed via the oil tank, the Primary/Transmission oil used is Transmission oil. The early Sportsters had a removable "Trapdoor" behind the Clutch/Generator for access to the Gearbox...since about 2008 (I think), the Gearbox cavity is now cast as part of the main crankcase casting, but the transmission (Gearbox) still relies on the same oil as the primary oil and is fed through a porthole located towards the bottom of the gearbox casting partition...open belts were possible on earlier Sportsters because the engine was modified and the "trap door" was sealed and a gearbox filler port added somewhere....hope you don't delete this post as I don't like riders being misinformed that's all...no disrespect mate ;)

Wow, really smooth presentation, thank you for the hours of planning before the record button is pressed, makes your 'show' so easy to watch and listen to. Tell me you do plan it!

Had to cross the ocean to find a real tech to teach me about my American wheel, Thanks

Great info in this vid! (unlike some of the other hacks I've seen). Seriously - I just finished watching several other guys put gear oil in their primary and make a mess of their sporties.

great video Del. On my suzuki i use to change the primary once a year maybe i should change it more often. keep the video going all my bike work has been through your channel great work.

Lots of solid, practical advice here. Well done.

I'll be hitting 10,000 very soon. This will be my reference vid for sure. Another great one!

Thank you! All the way from Albuquerque New Mexico, USA.

the best video on changing oil !!! all is correct !!! very good stuff

Great video man, very clear. I was changing the derby cover and some of the oil came out (I'm noobie on this). Now I feel secure to replace it. Thanks a lot.

thanks for another great informative video i have tried to educate some of the harley davidson uk members about the primary oil being separate but most disagree i also use atf in there

Great video. At 12:03, you are looking at the primary drain plug and commented that there was some sort of sealant. As per the shop manual you are suppose to apply Locktite 565 in addition to replacing the O ring. Locktite 565 Looks a lot like plumbers dope or standard pipe sealant. Thanks again for making the video :)

Perfect timing Del, I just laid the Harley up for the winter (Honda "rat" now ready to roll) So will be doing some jobs to the bike, including this job. Thanks for the tip on which oil to use as well. Cheers.

ThanksNow it’s my turn to go do my sportster I feel confident after watching your video

Thanks buddy for your technical support 😉

Brilliant informative video. Always glued to them.

Very informative and thanks. Going to try to change my own now. Thanks for all the tips. They really are impressive Keep the rubber side down all

Very thoroughly and knowledgeably explained! Great Video!! Thanks

Another great well delivered tutorial Del, especially for us new to riding and more so HD.

By far the best video I have ever seen on KZfaq.

great explanations really cleared up a few things for me, thanks for video👍

Thanks bro! Your videos save me tons of time and headaches

ok thanks a bunch mate you and you videos have helped me save so much money keep doing what you do and ride free and safe

you can apply this to royal enfield as well.fully informed video,well done dell.

Just got a new place, and this one has a garage. I can now do a lot of this myself instead of paying the dealer, so again a lot of thanks for putting these out. Now someone needs to give you a new Road Glide so you can make videos about my other bike. ;-)

Perfect thank you for the information you look at the reviews on torque wrench is and even the good ones have bad reviews and they're ridiculously priced but thanks again I'll go check this one out keep the videos coming

Thanks for the clarification friend. Btw, if no one has answered you on the "Derby" cover, it is because in the 60's, the inspection covers on the Knuckleheads and Pan-heads looked like a Bowler hat(Derby hat in America), that was an interesting discovery to me.

Thanks for the video .. very informative .. love my sporty an your videos help me save a lot of money by servicing my bike myself THANKS