Service center wanted $200 for an oil change. Found this video and now I'm gonna do what I should've done a long time ago - get my hands dirty and understand my '93 Sportster better.

6yrs later this video holds up. I loved it. Not like videos now a days where you gotta listen to a million unnecessary things. Well done man. Definitely going to look into your other videos.

Great instructional video. You’re a good teacher. And I appreciate that you dumbed it down for those of us who have never done it. I’m 53. Been riding since I was about 10 and never changed the oil on any of my bikes. I will now. You showed us how esimple it is and you did it well. Thanks brother!

Incredible video. Just finished my first oil change on my Sportster instead of throwing $150 to the dealership to do the change. This is what KZfaq is made for. Thank you.

This was the perfect video that motivated me to “give it a go” on my Sporty. I was successful first time without any motorcycle leaks or spills. I made sure I had all the right tools, equipment and material. I even bought a $130 Pittsburgh 1500lbs motorcycle lift from Harbor Freight that also worked out great and was straightforward to setup and use. Great video, made it happen for me, no more running to/from the dealer for oil and filter changes for me now!

Awesome video! First time changing my oil and this video helped me a ton! Thank you for going into detail with everything but not making to complicated!

I just got my first motorcycle ever. It's a 99 Sportster 883 hugger. I've worked on cars but I've never changed the oil on a motorcycle. This was exactly what I needed to know. Took out any questions I thought I may have Edit: I used to work for Napa and I always recommended the mobile one V-Twin oil. From everything I learned from the old timers it's just worth spending the extra money. You're saving so much as is doing it yourself. Spend the couple bucks get the good stuff

Man, I just wanna say Thank you. This video helped me out a TON. I'm fixing this 1988 Sportster 1200 for my Dad. It has been in a barn since 1993. The drain for the oil is under the battery tray but other than that, its alot like this one So Thank you for this video brother. Greatly appreciated. 😎👍👌

Awesome video. Helped me out a lot as a first time Harley sportster owner. I appreciate it.

Thanks, Brotha. My first time tomorrow changing on my SPORTY. It will go faster after watch this.

Bro, absolutely awesome video. Appreciate the way you broke everything down. If i attempt any other maintenance on my bike I'll be checking your vids first.

GEEZ IM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS VIDEO 1ST! You are a very good teacher! Can't thank you enough.

This is the best video I’ve seen on how to change the oil you’re the only person I’ve seen lube up the filter I’ve always done that but I watched some videos and they’d just put it on dry 🤦🏻‍♂️

Thanks for showing us how. Clear & easy to understand.

Thanks for the video! Nice, step-by-step and easy to understand.

Thank you!!!! First time bike owner. I have a 01 sporty. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself. Thanks bro 👊

Best How To video I've seen. Saving and sharing this on Facebook.

Thanks so much for this video! You were straight to the point, and made this as simple as possible. Great video 👍🏼

Thanks, all my questions answered straight to the point right on.

I like your blog, simple. You saved 300 hundred dollars at the dealership.

just got my 1st Harley Sportster 1200 C 2003...appreciate the detailed video!

Thank you very much, i just bought my first bike which is a Sportster 1200. Youre video really helped me.

You have the exact bike I just bought and this was a perfect step by step for me. Thank you. I subscribed.

Thanks Nolen, Just did my first oil & primary oil change. Great video adj my chain as well. Going the extra mile . Thanks Again

I appreciate the thorough tutorial. Helped me out a lot!

Thanks for the video. Saves a hell of a lot of $ to slide to a HD “Service Technician" not knowing how “F'd Up" their day has been going.

Thanks man God is good l learn allot from your video

Absolutely best instructional video I ever fucking watched !!! God bless brother

Awesome fucking video, straight and to the point! Just finished up with my 1st sporty oil change and this video was spot on! Cheers and thanks!

Thanks man this video shows me what I wanted and answers a question or two that I had myself. I appreciate your video and the help it provided me. Thanks again. Hope to see more.

Great video, thanks for taking the time to show us the details!

Thanks Brother...able to tackle the project on my sporster myself now..

good step by step explanation brother, this helped out a lot!!

Thanks for the how to video. It was straight forward and simple to understand. Appreciate it 💪👍🤙👊

They make an oil specific for the primary. Don’t use the 20-50 engine oil because it will get foamy creating little are bubbles and losing its lubricating ability as the chain mixes it up. Just fyi🍻

Exellent video, clear and helpful thankyou.

Nice Video mate, helped me out real good as i just got an Evo Sporty. Merry Christmas.

Bloody brilliant BEST VID YET I've seen on changing oil thank you for this the only thing I would like to add is how much primary oil did u add or is there a certain amount many thanks best VID YET explained vert well thankyou

I’ll look for the video on a chain adjustment, thanks.

Thanks very much you're very helpful video from UK

Thanks, that was pretty much self explanatory.looks simple, and saves me about 100÷ dollars..

GREAT VIDEO ROCCO !

Thank you for the instructions great job!

Great video, thank you!

Thanks Bud. Perfect Video!!

I have this exact same model! It’s a great bike!

Great job... Thanks from all the biker chicks.

Very clear instructions I need to change oil and may even attempt the primary . The first time I changed oil had to watch a video as the book didnt explain very well as to here drain hose was . I have a2003 883 Hugger Thanks for your help ! Robin

Small suggestion , coat rubber seal of oil filter with your New Clean Oil & not use any of the old dirty oil for anything.

This video is great thanks man

Hey man, excellent video. Thanks buddy....

Remember do not..repeat DO NOT torque your primary drain plug to more than 16lb foot lbs. In my first Sporster I didn't know sh#@ about HD aluminum primary cases and tightened it so much I stripped the threads and ruined my case. Once you do that it's either replace the entire case $1,500+ job or no matter what else you do your damaged case is going to leak oil for the rest of it's life.

Thanks for the video, this was very helpful.

Excellent vid thank you. I’ve always had Japanese bikes until now so this was helpful as Harley servicing is somewhat different to Hondas. Btw do you have a video of the primary chain adjustment process?

Nolan thank you sir for your wonderful video

I have this exact bike, same everything except for seat and windsheild

great video

This was a great video. Please make one for the primary chain adjuster.

Thank you Great block of instruction

I’ll be starting this process on an inherited 2003 hugger 883

Thanks bro simple and to the point I like it

Thanks for the Video!

Great video.. thanks for the help!

Good simple video, thanks.

Very good

thanks man . perfect video.

Just did the oil and primary on my 05 883 and I used the Mobil 1. She seems happy with it.

Great video thanks!

Thanks for the video bro it was really helpful

this is a great video helped me out a lot! Im no motorcycle mechanic but dont the sportsters need to be leveled horizontal on a jack when doing oil? I think the dyans can be done on the jiffy but not the sportsters

Thanks for the helpful video.

So does a 2018 sportster 1200 need transmission fluid, or does the oil in the primary take care of that?

Thank you Sir. Good video!

Nice, bro! Plan and simple, thanks for sharing!

Beautiful bike

Just wondering why you aren't filling the primary oil in the fill hole?

Nice bike! Good video!!

Great video dude!!

Helpful video thanks! From what I understand you want to check primary chain tension several places in the chain. And don't drop that dipstick, Harley thinks they're made of gold...

excellent video

Awesome video. Thanks

When you change your primary you are also changing the trans too

The oil knowledge was key good video all the way around.. you have a bit of a nack for info videos. Thank you sir

Great information in the beginning. Excellent instructions. Some of us are just now learning to do this. So do you always do the primary as well when you are changing the bike oil? Thank you!

Both 1200 and 883 take 1 quart fir the primary? Thanks for this very useful video!

Be sure to always install a new rubber O ring on the drain plug.

Thanks homie

The oil hose needs priming before you tighten fastener, to do this put a small amount of oil in tank let it drain into pipe and push it on whilst you can see oil comming out this prevents any air locks on your dry sump Harley……..which could kill your engine.

You the maan❤

is this normal The manual says refill 3.6 qts for my 05 Harley 1200 sportster custom but it looked pretty full after about 2.5 and the oil light turned off (turns back on when I turn key and off after i hit power)

how is that oil working for you? i have used Valvoline racing 20W50 with added ZINC for well over a decade without issue. in engine oil, but was unsure what to use in primary case, all my previous Harleys dripped engine oil on the primary chain, then siphoned it back to filter to engine oil. SHovelheads

Perfect, thx

Great video, very helpful since I am new to HD's. I like how you kept it simple and to the point w/o a lot of filler. Did you make a video for the chain tension?

15-40 in the tank. cant believe you havent spun the main bearing yet. the spec in the lower 48 is 20-50 in both holes

Hey thanks for the video, besides the engine oil change and the primary fluid change, is there any other spot to change? I did my engine oil and I’m about to do the primary like shown in this video, what else am I missing? My buddy says there are 3 areas on the eve to change??

Good video, bud.

Very helpful, thanks man.

Is the 2008 883 xl the same way

Good video👍🏻

👍 Thank you