1988 Harley Davidson Sportster Manual
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Your instructions are quick and to the point covering the most important steps in an oil and filter change. I had to research getting the oil filter off - the HD dealership crew tightened it on so tight the filter was seized up solid so I actually used the removal wrench and drilled the face of it with five self tapping screws directly into the filter. Next, I used a pipe on my ratchet handle for added torque for removal - more than 3' of pipe.
Thanks again for well thought out directions. Clean oil and filter and No leaks!!! Great article, very clear with good pics.
A few things I worked out while following it: If you live in the UK or Europe 3 Quarts ( 3/4 of a US Gallon ) is 2.8 litres or 5 pints of oil. I used 20W50 semi-synthetic oil. Warm the bike engine first if it’s cold - the oil will run out more freely. If you don’t have a filter wrench and the old filter is hard to remove I was recommended the following trick by 2 different mechanics.
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You can hammer a screwdriver clean through the sides of the old filter and then bang on the handle of the screwdriver ( anti-clockwise) until the filter unscrews. I used a rubber mallet to avoid dinging the paint. It’s an ugly but effective way to get the job done. I should have invested in a box of disposable gloves. It's time to speak out for your right to repair We have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronic equipment—like smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment. This is a once-in-a-generation chance to protect local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out by manufacturers. Join the cause and tell your state representative to support Right to Repair.
1988 Harley Davidson Sportster Manual
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