How to Change the Front Fork Fluid-Oil on a Harley-Davidson

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How to Change the Front Fork Fluid-Oil on a Harley-Davidson

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Ryan Urlacher

Күн бұрын

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@High_Desert_Tanner Жыл бұрын

Pro tip: when you get those little drain bolts out, take them to home Depot and get replacements... But get stainless hex cap screws instead so you'll have an Allen head to with with in the future. Plus they look better.

@scottgorman7166 2 жыл бұрын

A little tip for the DIY bikers, if you can get a set of gunsmith Phillips and slotted tips or screwdriver sets they are ground much better than standard tools. They set deeper in the screw. Additionally the comment below with the impact tool is also the ticket just make sure the tip is seated correctly. Great video as usual Ryan.

@paullesho2693 2 жыл бұрын

I have an impacted driver just put the correct bit in and make sure it is impacting the right way and pop it lightly with a hammer and it will twist it loose while pushing in. I use the for the old Ford cam thrust plate screw bolts.

@badgermtn 7 ай бұрын

I've done countless fork oil changes on dirt bikes and such, and typically you need to take all the weight off the front end because when you remove the top fork caps the forks will collapse from the weight of the bike. From this video it doesn't look like the front wheel is unweighted/off the ground. Maybe HD forks are different from what I'm accustomed to.

@celyochagas7572 2 жыл бұрын

congratulations 159 thousand subscribers, I'm learning a lot from you.👊

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@K9SBD Жыл бұрын

You guys make these tutorial videos really good 👍🏻

@RyanUrlacher Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Chase_N 2 жыл бұрын

As much as I like the way the Glides look, if I go HD touring it'll be the Road King. It has a lot less stuff to remove to do general maintenance on the forks, neck, lights, & no electronics to go bad.

@dwheeler016 2 жыл бұрын

I agree and did the same thing. The RK is simple

@vf12497439 2 жыл бұрын

My road king had all kinds of electrical issues. Cruise control kept turning off. Clutch switch intermittently worked resulting in only being able to start the engine in neutral. Engine stop switch intermittently didn't work and at times I had to shut the bike off with the key/ignition switch. I got rid of the bike because of the issues. Harley never could diagnose it because of the intermittent nature it never did it in front of a mechanic. My road king layed down on 3 separate rides where it wouldn't start. Towed to the dealer all 3 times and it then fired right up for the mechanic. Was a fricken beautiful bike. I have a 2017 ultra today. No problems...

@dwheeler016 2 жыл бұрын

@@vf12497439 Oh man, that really sucks. What year was the RK and it sounds like some kind of crazy computer issue

@vf12497439 2 жыл бұрын

@@dwheeler016 it was a 2010. Some electrical issue where connections were weak im guessing. Looking back on it I should have kept the bike and at some point the situation could have been figured out. I wasnt financially stable at that time and extra unexpected bills were not something I could deal with. My ultra i have today is an awesome bike. Just too damn heavy.... for now I can deal with it but I can see myself on another RK as I get older and less able to hold up a 950 pound bike😬 lol

@gdubbsmotolife9713 2 жыл бұрын

Huge King fan here too. Put a windshield on her if u want and go touring.

@bobfrench6559 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure you can get your drain bolts loose before you get your bike torn apart and find out you can’t.

@nickleischen6253 2 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on the Rushmore forks,

@donklaing 2 жыл бұрын

With the drain screw carefully removed would it not be a good time to replace the screw with a new screw/bolt for future maintenance needs. Are the fork caps springs to deal with upon re assemble.

@webdirector2112 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful videos. Lots of detail. Thanks

@jeffleach2668 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t work on newer Harleys where “in their infinite wisdom” they’ve decided to eliminate the fork drain. Don’t know for sure if that’s on all their bikes or on what years. My brother in laws ‘15 ultra classic does not have drain plugs. DUMB!😔. I was able to do my ‘12 Roadglide Ultra without removing the tank and I just used a regular socket to get the fork caps out.

@scrumthebum2451 2 жыл бұрын

No drains on my 15 road king. Manual says disassemble front forks to change fork oil 🤦‍♂️

@rtbt8185 2 жыл бұрын

@@scrumthebum2451 Redic

@familylandscapecompanyinc.7355 2 жыл бұрын

@@scrumthebum2451 yes and very limited information on it.

@mikewilde64 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, planning my fork oil change in the next couple of months. I have a '09 Ultra Classic that has the issue with the ABC wire breaking up under the fairing. HD is offering a 25% rebate on the repair but I'm guessing HD will charge between $100-$200 for splice in a new line. Can you do a video of that repair??

@6Dimensions-vf8vh 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@marc-andregagnon6051 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, could we back fill the fork from the drain plug?

@michaelmorgan5714 2 жыл бұрын

Considering that Harley has used so many Japanese made parts do you feel that you might be better off using a JIS screwdriver on the fork drain plug at the bottom of the fork tube?

@darrenlewis7001 2 жыл бұрын

They make a manual impact driver that you hit the back of with a hammer that would probably take those Phillips screws off. I forget the actual name of it.

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, those work well too. Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZfaq Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

@marks146 2 жыл бұрын

impact driver

@jmo2215 Жыл бұрын

I am trying to drain my fork fluid on my Road King. The last mechanic that replaced my fork springs last winter torqued the bolts way too tight. I mean these suckers are seriously torqued. I have tried loosening them with a screw driver and a socket. They won't even break loose and are starting to strip. Any ideas?

@w9awx1 Жыл бұрын

Will this be the same for my 2015 Heritage Classic? Looks like there is a screw on the back a each front fork in the same location. Was thinking to draining the fluid because of the age of the bike even though it has low mileage and was thinking of putting in some HD fluid to help with brake dive.

@echoandcompany8989 Жыл бұрын

2011 Harley Dyna Wide Glide does not have a fork drain plug.... does this mean that I need to remove both forks and pour out from the top

@paullesho2693 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated. Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZfaq Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

@jamescantlin1072 2 жыл бұрын

Nice viedo just a note and I could be wrong but I think if you want forks a little stiffer you can put maybe 1 or 2 ounces??

@gcragg11 2 жыл бұрын

i would use the proper amount and just go with the G fluid instead of the E

@DonziGT230 Жыл бұрын

Depends on what you mean by "stiffer." Adding more oil changes the air compression rate, kinda like using a stiffer spring or adding air pressure. If you want stiffer damping then you'd need to use a higher viscosity oil, not more oil.

@frankschuster7519 2 ай бұрын

I cannot find an oil drain plug on the fork on my 2015 Street Glide Special.😵‍💫

@DonziGT230 Жыл бұрын

Others say that the left side has to be filled through the drain hole; is that not true?

@PitbullSoco 2 жыл бұрын

I see the bike lift under the frame but did you actually use it to lift the frame of the bike or just leave the bike resting on its tire with full weight? Thank you

@High_Desert_Tanner Жыл бұрын

I usually split the difference. I've found that offers the most stability.

@MTL_Rider Жыл бұрын

Can you fill both forks from the tops? I heard the left side is a cartridge and you have to push the fluid back in from the drain screw on a 2009 FHTC, can anyone comfirm?

@cj8172 7 ай бұрын

Vice grips get those screws out. Harley says you don't need to do fork oil untill 50K miles/80K KMs

@renzokukenleonhart 2 жыл бұрын

Does the new harley need to have their clutch cable lubed? I checked some forum and people say no due to it being coated with Teflon. Also I have the service manual and it never mentioned lubing the cable, only the pivot pin. I called the harley dealership and service guy said they do lube the cable when they service the bike.

@High_Desert_Tanner Жыл бұрын

My service manual says to lube it. It also calls out for on the maintenance schedule. It also tells you specifically what lube to use and I believe a part number for the tool.

@denizoner2148 Жыл бұрын

hello, what is your recommendation for 2013 street glide on shock absorber oil? I wonder if the genuin bpf premium fork oli is suitable?

@bdt8895 Жыл бұрын

in my reading the fork oil and shock oil are different in that they use different additives for de-foaming and wear

@patrickarchuleta9594 2 жыл бұрын

How often should you change the fluid.thk

@Khvich_son 2 жыл бұрын

How many militer fork oil?for 2013 street glide?

@royhall3760 2 жыл бұрын

how about a video on the rushmore models

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned.

@85mag 2 жыл бұрын

How much all oil goes into the forks when just changing? I was told 24oz with is a bottle and a half. I have a 15 SG.

@mustbescud 2 жыл бұрын

Check your service manual. Adding a book to your toolbox is worth it imo.

@teeks8951 2 жыл бұрын

I downloaded my owners manual to my phone. All the specs I need to know in the palm of my hand ✋

@stevepest3184 2 жыл бұрын

No more videos on u all on ride outs yet ????

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I have our summer trip down the West Coast in edit. I hope to have it out soon.

@stevepest3184 2 жыл бұрын

@@RyanUrlacher I'll be keeping eye out good watch

@indianbill3123 2 жыл бұрын

After draining the fork oil can you replace the oil without removing the tubes from the bike?

@gcragg11 2 жыл бұрын

did you not watch the video?! why would you have to remove the forks?!

@Pittsburghpilot 2 жыл бұрын

@@gcragg11 because it’s the only accurate way to measure the oil level as per the shop service manual.

@gcragg11 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pittsburghpilot Oh give me a break. .. lol

@Pittsburghpilot 2 жыл бұрын

@@gcragg11 it sounds like you need one.

@gcragg11 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pittsburghpilot wow! You’re really witty! And quick too. That only took you … what? A few weeks to come up with. Do NOT quit your day job! 😄

@rosskuriger3608 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a diy clutch redo on a 2010 Electra glide

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned.

@LinaweaverFeAvEr Жыл бұрын

Missed the part where he pulls the forks out to fill them ? I guess they need to be removed?

@RyanUrlacher Жыл бұрын

Nope. Fill from top on this year/model

@LinaweaverFeAvEr Жыл бұрын

@@RyanUrlacher I’ve got an 06’ SG so it should be easy right ?

@motorcitymadman146 2 жыл бұрын

NO drain on my fork. 2015 Road king

@darrenlingerfelt5879 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@gregrose6915 5 ай бұрын

This video is totally at odds with the shop manual. It clearly states, the forks have to be removed from the bike, oil dumped out. New oil measured and refilled, and the forks pumped up and down to remove any trapped air. Your video bypasses all of those steps. But in your re-filling step, you show the fork tube off the bike.

@rbl1345 Жыл бұрын

Don’t anyone use impact screwdriver nowadays, just saying

@Ben-et8wh Жыл бұрын

bro why are you talking about patrean, youtube ads pay you as well? we support you already by watching on youtube, please dont be one of those guys begging for all these different subs