I do check in from time to time though but hey, so i have a 2006 carbuerated xl1200c. Whats the best oil for my harley might be the most common asked question on the internet. It is left to you to choose the right transmission oil for your harley davidson based on its budget and availability. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 2006 harley davidson flhtcui electra glide ultra classic motorcycles with kelley blue book. Amsoil synthetic lubricants are the solution for riders who want the most from their 2009 harleydavidson flhtcu ultra classic electra glide. What are the fluid capacity and is the oil for the transmission the same as engine oil. Harleydavidson touring bike oil change motorcycle usa. Step by step instructions for changing the transmission oil on a 2009 harley davidson electra glide ultra classic flhtcu touring model with the 6 speed transmission. The broader harleydavidson motorcycle lineup ranges from the smaller street 750 to a trio of ultraexclusive cvo factory customs with their powerful 117ci engines, so be sure to check out all of. The big book of harley davidson horsepower is a thorough, fullcolor guide to building horsepower in harley davidson s latest bigtwin engines. How much oil does a 2007 harley davidson ultra classic. You need to change it after more than twice the time suggested by the manufacturer. If i do not see the oil pressure guage rise i will shut it off and start again.
Like all house milwaukee models, the machine combines. Discussion in general harley davidson topic started by fiveoh455. Mar 18, 2012 harley oil will work just fine, if a bit expensively. Flhtcui ultra classic electra glide model overview the flhtcui ultra classic electra glide is the ultimate touring motorcycle from harleydavidson, made even better for 2006 with the addition of a redesigned adjustable tourpak with led side lights and the new 80watt advanced audio system by harmankardon. Harley davidson oil filters and oil specs whitedogbikes. Hi guys, i thought that as a harley community we could start a thread posting the correct spec on the capacities of fluids for our bikes. Apr 17, 2009 have a 06 ultra classic, want to change all the oil, i can see 4 plugs underneath, how much oil goes in the dipstick hole, and where does the rest go, i have a gasket for the primary cover and 6 quarts of amsoil 20w50. The demonstration was performed a 2008 harley davidson street glide, the process will be. Whats the oil capacity of a 2003 ultra classic harley engine and trans. Riders dont have to choose between sacrificing their bikes look for the sake of oil cooling anymore. Harley davidson wedding bridal harley davidson tattoos my dad.
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They also used, and i can remember the technical name of the chain, an older chain design. The electra glide has been the choice of riders who want the essential touring machine since 1965. Apr 23, 2014 hey nikko, i was where your at a few years ago with my 05 1200c. Screamin eagle high capacity oil pan harleydavidson usa. How to do a complete 3 hole oil change harley davidson touring. Amsoil synthetic lubricants are the solution for riders who want the most from their 2006 harleydavidson fxstb night train. Discussion on vtwin harley davidson motorcycles including dyna, electra glide, softail, sportster, and more. The evolution sportsters have wet clutch and primary drives. Amsoil synthetic lubricants are the solution for riders who want the most from their 2014 harleydavidson flhtcu electra glide ultra classic. The right synthetic motor oil for your 2014 harleydavidson flhtcu electra glide ultra classic. Any truth to the internet you can tell the guys running syn3 in all 3 holes by the shifting bang and primary clunk. Im not about to fuel the fire about the motor companies aboutface on the use of synthetics, conflicting research reports, or all the mechanics who swear that only harley oil is. Notes the paint is not the only thing custom on this ride.
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