I show, in depth, how I change the oil and primary case fluids on my 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster.
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@briangroh4442 жыл бұрын
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.
@thedevilhimself8952Ай бұрын
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.
@markbrachmann3 ай бұрын
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!
@briangroh31402 жыл бұрын
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.
@robertjames51452 жыл бұрын
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!
@MrLeeder882 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert - question for you - i've been avoiding buying the jack from HF because some of the reviews say it doesn't fit the sporty... any issues with the span of the "jack forks" or the vertical height on your Sporty? Overall thoughts on that Pittsburgh jack? Thanks in advance for your time!
@Zach-uf8jo3 жыл бұрын
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!
@PapaThiccc Жыл бұрын
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
@mikewmhllc166011 ай бұрын
I've got a stripped primary fill bolt. Prev owner abandoned for 5 yrs.. Is there anywhere else to fill it from, ie clutch cover? I'm considering turning the bike on its side and filling into the drain plug.. (it's already drained, so too late to warm it up or take it anywhere). Any ideas appreciated!!
@nnolen3078 ай бұрын
@@mikewmhllc1660get you what they call an “easy out” kit. Should come with some drill bits and a bit that has reverse threads on it. Drill a small hole in the center just deep enough for the easy out (extractor) to fit in about a quarter of the way and turn it out to the left. Should come out no problem. I recommend researching a video or some kind of instruction on the use of an easy out of you’ve never done it but it’s pretty straight forward.
@angrypatriot53923 жыл бұрын
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. 😎👍👌
@adotintheshark48483 жыл бұрын
I had an '89 awhile back, same deal. If you can, get a single-fire ignition setup for that. It will make it start and run a whole lot better.
@angrypatriot53923 жыл бұрын
@@adotintheshark4848 Thanks alot. That helps a ton. Gonna search for one now. 👍
@adotintheshark48483 жыл бұрын
@@angrypatriot5392 Dynatek I believe is the company that sells them.
@stevenanderson.3543 Жыл бұрын
Legend I've been looking everywhere for my 88 drain.
@locotrucker465 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Helped me out a lot as a first time Harley sportster owner. I appreciate it.
@nolenbuilds90425 жыл бұрын
Good deal brother. I'm glad it helped someone.
@djkfrmdubuque47625 жыл бұрын
@@nolenbuilds9042 same here man. You need to keep doing vids
@Redeemed4274 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brotha. My first time tomorrow changing on my SPORTY. It will go faster after watch this.
@bobconner42774 жыл бұрын
@Martin Pozzi 3 liters in the oil tank and 1 liter in the primary
@bobconner42774 жыл бұрын
@Martin Pozzi these are torques and I believe he said 4 mm so metric.
@bobconner42774 жыл бұрын
@Martin Pozzi You're welcome, I hope it helped.
@ghostplanner Жыл бұрын
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.
@markbrachmann3 ай бұрын
Same.
@debrazahra16172 жыл бұрын
GEEZ IM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS VIDEO 1ST! You are a very good teacher! Can't thank you enough.
@tristendecker58242 жыл бұрын
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 🤦🏻♂️
@Crystl223 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing us how. Clear & easy to understand.
@inforunner4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Nice, step-by-step and easy to understand.
@christyrogers44312 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! First time bike owner. I have a 01 sporty. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself. Thanks bro 👊
@57Technoman4 жыл бұрын
Best How To video I've seen. Saving and sharing this on Facebook.
@jerseygymgirl68982 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! You were straight to the point, and made this as simple as possible. Great video 👍🏼
@richardnooneuno88774 жыл бұрын
Thanks, all my questions answered straight to the point right on.
@nolenbuilds90423 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@edwinbrown33038 ай бұрын
I like your blog, simple. You saved 300 hundred dollars at the dealership.
@caryhecker4203 жыл бұрын
just got my 1st Harley Sportster 1200 C 2003...appreciate the detailed video!
@rruben71015 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, i just bought my first bike which is a Sportster 1200. Youre video really helped me.
@JohnRBooth2 жыл бұрын
You have the exact bike I just bought and this was a perfect step by step for me. Thank you. I subscribed.
@Bmottman2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nolen, Just did my first oil & primary oil change. Great video adj my chain as well. Going the extra mile . Thanks Again
@brianmuehlher53305 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the thorough tutorial. Helped me out a lot!
@newwavepressure64785 жыл бұрын
Im workin on a 97 sportster and it only took 2q or oil and it looks full i thought it took 3
@brianmuehlher53305 жыл бұрын
I’m getting ready to do mine. It’s a 04’ xl. 1200. I’ll start with two and see what I get.
@newwavepressure64785 жыл бұрын
@@brianmuehlher5330 its rainin here i.didnt get to take if for a ride maybe ill top if off but looks like 3 would be an over fill
@nolenbuilds90425 жыл бұрын
Mine is a 2002. After completely draining it I fill about 2.5 qt ride it around for a day or so or roughly 20 miles then let it completely cool down over night. That extra half quart usually puts it right under the top line on the dip stick. You have to take in to account the oil that is gonna drain out of the lines and when you ride it around it works the air out.
@nolenbuilds90425 жыл бұрын
Also after running it your new filter will fill up with oil.
@andyr.57692 жыл бұрын
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.
@spencermosley96752 жыл бұрын
Thanks man God is good l learn allot from your video
@reesefamily42913 жыл бұрын
Absolutely best instructional video I ever fucking watched !!! God bless brother
@timhenderson71812 жыл бұрын
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!
@dallaswebster60162 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaeldunn9018 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for taking the time to show us the details!
@africano393 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother...able to tackle the project on my sporster myself now..
@bonzai718 Жыл бұрын
good step by step explanation brother, this helped out a lot!!
@stevengutierrez65412 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the how to video. It was straight forward and simple to understand. Appreciate it 💪👍🤙👊
@BackcountryTreks Жыл бұрын
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🍻
@stephensheridan63323 жыл бұрын
Exellent video, clear and helpful thankyou.
@TheMilitaryBiker4 жыл бұрын
Nice Video mate, helped me out real good as i just got an Evo Sporty. Merry Christmas.
@mrspacespacecryptochat83985 жыл бұрын
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
@nolenbuilds90425 жыл бұрын
I put exactly 1 qt in the primary. If you wanted to see the level you would just have to pull off the clutch cover and it should be up to the bottom edge of that opening.
@mikeysmith37553 жыл бұрын
Somcs
@markrupnik53594 жыл бұрын
I’ll look for the video on a chain adjustment, thanks.
@vmax13993 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much you're very helpful video from UK
@jasonshetrone7763 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that was pretty much self explanatory.looks simple, and saves me about 100÷ dollars..
@hogfest50474 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO ROCCO !
@peterolea63014 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the instructions great job!
@sportstermissions Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you!
@philthyone19774 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bud. Perfect Video!!
@TheMusicalArtist Жыл бұрын
I have this exact same model! It’s a great bike!
@carleyg19734 жыл бұрын
Great job... Thanks from all the biker chicks.
@Robin-19502 жыл бұрын
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
@famchoss5 жыл бұрын
Small suggestion , coat rubber seal of oil filter with your New Clean Oil & not use any of the old dirty oil for anything.
@nolenbuilds90425 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right. Clean oil is a better option.
@samfoster87332 ай бұрын
This video is great thanks man
@jrbjr123453 жыл бұрын
Hey man, excellent video. Thanks buddy....
@markwinchester30053 жыл бұрын
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.
@HoboHiney Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother, Glad I could learn from your mistake.
@HoboHiney Жыл бұрын
BTW, What ever happened to the sporty with the stripped drain bolt?
@markwinchester3005 Жыл бұрын
@@HoboHiney JB Weld
@HoboHiney Жыл бұрын
Lol, $5.00 beats $1,500.
@tripltred654 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, this was very helpful.
@tweetchris464 ай бұрын
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?
@dillonh59222 жыл бұрын
Nolan thank you sir for your wonderful video
@guitarguts666 Жыл бұрын
I have this exact bike, same everything except for seat and windsheild
@bagofpinecones2 ай бұрын
great video
@mickspage2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Please make one for the primary chain adjuster.
@thomassnead99333 жыл бұрын
Thank you Great block of instruction
@chrissmith76692 жыл бұрын
I’ll be starting this process on an inherited 2003 hugger 883
@stanleyjohnson3841 Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro simple and to the point I like it
@HoboHiney Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video!
@romeojua233 жыл бұрын
Great video.. thanks for the help!
@doug38053 жыл бұрын
Good simple video, thanks.
@rogerford53952 жыл бұрын
Very good
@xristosvasiliou34083 жыл бұрын
thanks man . perfect video.
@shootinnscootin5545 Жыл бұрын
Just did the oil and primary on my 05 883 and I used the Mobil 1. She seems happy with it.
@randyjohnson66403 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks!
@michaelpadilla46672 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video bro it was really helpful
@HiMyNameIsBeau Жыл бұрын
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
@nelsongraber89873 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video.
@sonnye98463 жыл бұрын
So does a 2018 sportster 1200 need transmission fluid, or does the oil in the primary take care of that?
@carlosgaytan76584 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. Good video!
@haroldyazzie35383 жыл бұрын
Nice, bro! Plan and simple, thanks for sharing!
@wildman10722 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike
@nightshadow4751 Жыл бұрын
Just wondering why you aren't filling the primary oil in the fill hole?
@andrewjones17 Жыл бұрын
Nice bike! Good video!!
@phil82495 жыл бұрын
Great video dude!!
@nolenbuilds90425 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate it. Glad it helped.
@joshtnewby5 жыл бұрын
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...
@nolenbuilds90424 жыл бұрын
You are correct. Need to rotate it to check tension in multiple spots. Just figured I'd make a separate video on it.
@musicforplants2 жыл бұрын
excellent video
@Mountdoom6145 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks
@nolenbuilds90425 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you checking it out.
@garyharp2684 Жыл бұрын
When you change your primary you are also changing the trans too
@intergalacticprophylactic3 жыл бұрын
The oil knowledge was key good video all the way around.. you have a bit of a nack for info videos. Thank you sir
@nolenbuilds90423 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the feedback! I hope to make a few more videos in the near future. Criticism is always welcome. Thanks for checking me out.
@Mary-had-a-lil-farm3 жыл бұрын
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!
@nolenbuilds90423 жыл бұрын
No, I only change my primary oil about every third oil change. In the summer if its real hot and I do a lot of riding I'll change it a little more often. Usually every other oil change.
@valerioporcelli6472 жыл бұрын
Both 1200 and 883 take 1 quart fir the primary? Thanks for this very useful video!
@josephcivita1450 Жыл бұрын
Be sure to always install a new rubber O ring on the drain plug.
@cjluna31543 жыл бұрын
Thanks homie
@dawnbroadbent9935 Жыл бұрын
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.
@muhammadahtisham6100 Жыл бұрын
You the maan❤
@m.j.vazquez47202 жыл бұрын
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)
@randymack178211 ай бұрын
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
@samueljeppsen97853 жыл бұрын
Perfect, thx
@gamadmex4 жыл бұрын
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?
@nolenbuilds90423 жыл бұрын
Not yet but i will soon. Just got back around to doing the videos again. I'll be posting another this week, unfortunately not the primary chain video yet. I'll get it out though. Thanks for checking me out.
@johnhorstmann85856 ай бұрын
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
@MattDavis-by1gi2 жыл бұрын
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??
@RainyRider19703 жыл бұрын
Good video, bud.
@MP727923 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks man.
@johnwerner6794Ай бұрын
Is the 2008 883 xl the same way
@josephrodriguez78505 жыл бұрын
Good video👍🏻
@jackbrierley10903 жыл бұрын
Thanks man your very good instructor you install confidence in your approach to saving money 💰 thank you Johnny mudd 13H