Why?
I tried to add the new oil , it took only one quart, why didn't all 4 quarts drain?
2007-05-26 12:24:46 · 8 answers · asked by richard b 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
You probably drained the wrong case? Maybe the trani? or Primary? .
Was the motor hot or at least warm?
Like the others said don't start it until you know you've got it right.
You could have an empty trans. and an overfilled oil system.
2007-05-26 12:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you used the right drain plug, did you remove the oil fill plug/dip stick while it was draining? That's something the owner's manual says to do. Also the motor must be at normal operating temperature when you drain the fluids.
A service manual is a must if you want to maintain your own Harley, even just for oil changes.
2007-05-27 00:15:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mine has 3 drain plugs. 2 for crankcase A and B and the other 1 to drain the oil tank/ resevoir.
2007-05-26 16:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 - 3.5 quarts, use 20-50 if you're riding in temps. under 80 degrees and 60wt in temps over 80. I ride California , Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico so when April hits the 20-50 comes out and 60 goes in.
2016-05-18 05:44:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When in doubt, check it out.
I've said this over and over a million times.
I'll repeat it for you:
Anyone attempting to work on their own bike, should own a shop manual. Why trust answers you get from strangers on message boards, when you can have the answer to every one of your questions right in front of you. Would you rather spend $30 for a worthwhile investment, or make a mistake that costs $500 to repair.
Please purchase a shop manual.
http://www.motocom.com/motorcycles
2007-05-26 13:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You didn't drain the oil tank.
2007-05-27 04:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably drained the sump, and not the oil tank. DO NOT start it until you figure out your screw up.
2007-05-26 12:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by ffroadking 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Read the owner's manual before something is screw up. Call a dealer.
2007-05-26 12:28:23 · answer #8 · answered by alaisjones 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋