Delboy's Garage, Harley Davidson Fork Oil Change !

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[@davedammitt7691]

Glad that my Wide Glide has drain plugs at the bottom of the fork tubes. Ridiculous if they've stopped putting those in.

[@eggxeiber]

Good job 👏 if I want to replace the lower fork to chrome stile ? Is te same process?

[@rutgergooszen9774]

I always enjoy your video's and decided to change the fork oil on my 2003 FXSTB. It turns out that the caps are under no tension! The springs are both retained by a nut in the tube (41 mm factory type). So it is very easy to remove the caps (with or without lifting the front wheel) and the oil drain screws at the bottom, let it sit for a while and put the drainplugs in again. I then searched for the correct amount of oil and it was 356 ml.

[@mitchsimpson2384]

Tell you what mate - I almost didn’t click on your video but after watching it I’m going to order a little vac pump and do the fork oil on my 09 FXDL. Top presentation, editing, no bullshit. Cheers mate! Mitch - Bowral, NSW, Australia.

[@aperali]

Great job! Just giving my penny: you don't need to spend money with the suction pump. Just buy a bigger hose which one side touch the bottom of the fork and another side goes into a basin bellow the bottom level of the fork. Then, you just need to suck with a cheap manual pump and let the gravity works! For sure both methods (except the first one) work in the same way letting a little bit of old oil inside. Also, I'm not so comfortable with this measurement method once it could shows a erroneous read in case the fork was already at the incorrect level before due to leaks or anything else. So, I think it's better to follow the specs amount. Btw, thanks for the lesson.

[@jhall19k45]

Your channel is what I've been missing my entire life

[@BIG-K]

As usual, very confidence inspiring stuff, Del. At that price, I'd be a sucker not to buy a sucker! Cheers! 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

haha see what you did there mate, thank you for your support!

[@davidmacgregor5193]

Ok Del, I use a plastic fish tank hand vacuum pump that I bought from "Pets at Home" for a fiver. It does the job fine, you can use it for emptying the fuel tank too.

[@vladon_88]

Is cartridge side is not removable? In my 2020 Sportster it looks like it can be removed like regular spring on the opposite side.

[@MrAndyCarlos]

I loved how you showed us two ways of doing this.

[@rc51cbrguy]

Love your videos. I find them very educational and easy to follow. I was curious, My HD has two different screws that can be use to remove the fork oil. With one of the screw located on the bottom side of the fork it makes it very easy to drain out the fluid. The other screw, the islocated at the bottom of the fork but the axel cap must be removed in one side. I truly do not understand why HD did not use them on these models. By the way, the forks used on my bike are Japanese (Showa) and the bleeding pan screw part # 45858-77. Sadly, I had to come up with a better screw than HD offers. I used a M8 -1.25 x 10 Button Head Cap Screw in SS. Thanks again for taking the time and educating us with your skills.

[@renegarcia1807]

Super useful sir THANK YOU very much

[@Moonfleet41]

Always welcome !

[@gregorylewis7493]

Never thought about using the hand transfer pump! Awesome and simple ! Great video.

[@derekletchford4308]

Hi can you show how to fix a harley softtail 2013 with fuel injection, possible vaccum leak running lean , rough idle after start up, cures causes and how to fix please ,regards Derek

[@srhintz]

My Fat Bob takes 26.5oz in each leg! I would have to buy four of those little HD bottles. Think I'll try Maxima Vtwin 20.

[@customgamers1156]

Hey Delboy, you mentioned in the video that if you dont have a cartridge tube you dont have to pull the fork out, so does that mean if you do have a cartridge that you do have to pull the fork out?

[@drummerdnoneya5604]

Yes!, if you have a (cartridge) you will have to (remove) the fork. Only (non) cartridge forks can be done without removing the forks.

[@mikec7661]

Love this dude. Installing progressive springs on the '13 fxdwg today. Its always been a bit daunting to me but, you make it look simple.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Mike, i hope the install goes well and you find the upgrade much better than before.. Ride sdafe mate and thanks for watching.

[@joesphschramm3754]

You can make markings on the container for the pump so you measure how much came out. Thank you for the lesson.

[@sniper001353]

Good video👍 The King's English is kinda hard to follow but good video

[@bm7760]

That's a lovely looking bike. Love the paint. Watching this for my '13 Street Glide. Bit more involved I guess but overdue. All the best.

[@Moonfleet41]

Go for it and have fun!

[@jameynichols9573]

I stumbled across your videos and i think it was the quickest that i subscribed to a channel. they are so awesome; they make me want to be British. lol i found a 1997 heritage that was sadly wasting away in my landlord's barn. You cover everything that i need to do in this entire series, and it's greatly appreciated. i apologize if i missed it, but any idea what size socket the forks take? ive ordered a manual, but it hasn't arrived yet. keep up the good work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jamey, thank you so much for your kind words and welcome aboard! I'm glad the videos can help you with your project and wish you well with it, so but I don't remember the size of the fork cap off hand, it's 10pm at night here and I'm not near my garage, or a manual, but it's all in the service manual when it arrives! Take care and enjoy your project, Del

[@rsbharley4766]

Another great video Del and Penny, I think this one will be getting a lot of hits for years to come, helping people demystify fork oil changes. I know I would not be without my vacuum pumps, they save so much time. Penny and you have a great week. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, we hope so too... if we're lucky this one will become one fo the long term 6-figure videos of the future... most videos we do are for 'enteraintment', some have a little info in too that people can benefit from, but videos like this, we hope, will become the future reference source for people... have a great week yourself, ride safe, D&Px

[@Bob-lw2kt]

Hey Brit !, and Missy, Yes, A Simple, not over done, Approach. Thank You. Very Appreciated. Normal Application of a Great Working Video. The Vacuum Removal Technique was a nice touch too, Man ! Hope you're all well, after the Weap-nized Cv19, b.s. shenanigans. ...just curious as how politics affected your lives/side of the pond. "Take NO TXIC SHOTS !" Well, Thanks again.

[@iron883cd]

SO IM A LITTLE CONFUSED, CAN I DO BOTH WITH THE PUMP?? CAN I TAKE THE ONE WITH THE NUT OUT TOO??? I LEARNED TO DO MY 3 OILS WITH YOUR VIDEOS THIS IS NEXT MY FRIEND

[@eckos2310]

Thank you so much for this video. Do you have any more Dyna Switchback Fld maintenance videos?

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome, we have many Harley videos in the play lists, many on Dyna's that will cover most jobs..

[@olSta1948]

Hi there, got a 2013 Dynamo Switchback and wanting to do the forkful change, unfortunately you only covers the left side. Whats the different to the right side? the sucktion of the oil looks like an easy job to do. just a bit scared of the right side? Can you be of any assistance ? Cheers and a happy new year

[@Moonfleet41]

I changed the oil in both forks mate, left and right, the tube fits down the side of the cartridge to suck the oil out, and just pours back in the top when you're done! Just follow the video, it walks you thorough it...

[@jimnoyb1209]

Don't understand why you even mess with Harley's, they are junk and the company don't even support them. If I was younger I would junk this garbage fro a Honda.

[@Moonfleet41]

Love Harley's with a Passion mate..!

[@paulharast1958]

That's awesome. I should be good because I put new Forks in about 2 years ago. But I'm going to definitely buy that manual vacuum extractor. You and Penny have a wonderful week and Ride safely.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Paul, yes indeed, it's a great little device, it'll save you a lot of grief... you can use it for sucking fluid out of anything, even non-automotive, and they're cheap as chips - link underneath !

[@coltharleydavidson3502]

Its The same For a softail Custom 2008? There is a grinding noise that I hear when I go over stones, and since 2008 the fluid has not been changed. Thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Well any motorcycle will start to show problems if the fork oil hasn't been changed in 15 years ! so do that first at least, then see how it is !

[@2ndamendment770]

Hey man , Your a wealth of Info for my 99 heritage 1340cc - 80ci EVO Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome sir.. Glad to help!

[@offgridtbone2162]

I'd love you to do a video on how to carry an extra lid. Got a bandit n and had a tricky time this morning . Hope all is well with you and penny my friend

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

solo......F.. the bitch!! ride with the boys!! outlaw style!

[@billramsey8934]

Awesome video. Does the 2019 Street Glide have two conventional forks or is one a cartridge?

[@Moonfleet41]

I have to answer with 'I don't know' I'm afraid, as I never opened mine up, but it will be in the spec sheet for your bike so check with your dealer and they'll be able to confirm... it probably is the same as this one, but check to be sure!

[@lucianopedone6602]

BUEN TRABAJO... MUY PRECISO Y SIMPLE; CON BUENA EXPERIENCIA . SOY UN MECA'NICO DE HARLEY DAVIDSON...Y SE' DE LO QUE HABLO. RECIBE UN SALUDO DESDE ITALIA .

[@mikebrook8500]

Great video and brilliant idea with the pump. One question.....did you drop the wheel back on the floor before putting the top caps back on.... wouldn't that put the spring under tension and make it harder to get back on....or did I miss watch that part? Is it easy to get the non cartridge type caps back on and tight? (I know...that's more than one question!). Any advice greatly received....this video has given me the confidence to try my own now, thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cartridge forks aren't under pressure like regular forks are, the spring is held between the cap and the damper rod with a separate fastener, so you can put the wheel on the ground and still do the cap up!

[@mikebrook8500]

So for the non cartridge fork (the R/H grip side on the bike shown) do you put the cap back on with the wheel still in the air and do you need a special tool or not? Thanks.

[@FaddyMcFaddyWaddy]

cool. Can you use the same trick to suck brake fluid through the caliper bleed nipple?

[@Moonfleet41]

Possibly, i guess you'd need a tight seal on the tube.. not tried it myself.

[@fernandog.1003]

Where are you located at delboy garage..

[@DonziGT230]

After doing the work necessary to drain the oil it makes sense to flush them. Put in the new oil, pump the fork several times, and drain again. You'll get a lot more junk out that way and have a cleaner start.

[@donaldjones7058]

Thank you for the video/videos. I have a 02 Dyna FXDWG wideglide I would rather use the pump, no brainer in difficulty part to me the pump is easier! Question please Will the suction hose get past the spring on the first one you did. Left side or do I just remove it? And it just slides out correct? Thank you I work on cars and learning bikes. Thanks again

[@Moonfleet41]

If you can just lift the spring out of the way then yes, it's a good idea because you can wipe it dry and it's less internal junk for the oil to cling to, so you get more out...

[@donaldjones7058]

@@Moonfleet41 Hello sir what brand is that pump pls so I can find one Thank you

[@CorvetteLover82]

Thank you! I'm coming up on 50k miles and I haven't done this yet so now I'm a little nervous about how bad my bike has needed it. I love your videos. You make it easy to understand and leave me confident that I can do this without too many issues. "Just resting after a long squawk."🤣

[@Moonfleet41]

haha Python always gets my attention, long live the Python...! And don't sweat it on the service, 10k or 50k, or even 100k, it's the same set of procedures with the same results! Cardboard box?? You were lucky...

[@randyhimes7698]

Outstanding thanks

[@darrinleazer6784]

Thanks for the video, and I absolutely like to hear other people's accent. Yours and whoever was helping you with the video.

[@suzuki750stu]

Great video buddy, that old oil was minging, god knows what it would be like after 50000 miles, cheers Stu

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing Stu, it's such a 5min job, I truly don't know why they just don't tuck it in to the major service which is every 10k, specially seeing as Harley well know that most of their bikes will never cover 50k in their lifetime!

[@hmuong]

Does a 2012 dyna have a cartridge? Mine have no drain plug on both side

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes it does, but only on one side (the left I believe).

[@fredaustrinojr8186]

thanks very much i got a 1987 hearitage an i will do mine soon thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Fred, glad it helped.

[@JH09SUMIT]

I was thinking about this method, and wanted to know if there were any downsides with this method. Good thing I have conventional forks on my bike.

[@kevkfz5226]

Or you forks may have a drain screw. Great content well executed as ever Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ah yes, god bless the drain screw! Just remember to do it with the fork caps ON, otherwise it takes hours to pump out and just goes foamy, but collapsing the fork with the caps on acts like a ram and forces the oil out!

[@AMDP65]

I have a 2014 Switchback. What size or type of socket do I need to remove the fork tube cap nuts on top of the forks?

[@tommorrisey3999]

Step One on my FLHRCI is to remove the headlamp housing!

[@markhanson3981]

thats not at all like my heritage?

[@exposure2297]

Good vid but you skipped on how awkward it can be getting that cap back on the non cartridge leg 😆👍

[@mikebrook8500]

Been trying to find a 1",3/8 socket or ring spanner.... struggling. Any sources please?

[@Moonfleet41]

Try Sealey mate. you may have to call them direct, but they'll probably have both.

[@mikebrook8500]

Good call. I found one on Amazon eventually.

[@oldroywilson8564]

Why do you match the oil that came out vs putting the amount the manual says to put in? Could there possibly ever been a leak on a older bike you were not aware of and the oil is low in the forks? I’m going to be replacing my oil on a used bike I got and that is why I ask. Thanks!

[@brianfranklin2198]

15 minute job my ass

[@dannyboy9784]

Great video Delboy, very helpful tip with the pump.....Cheers.

[@donaldcook1957]

Delboy thanks for the help keep it up

[@Moonfleet41]

Any time, thanks for watching buddy.

[@brianmulane5905]

i believe harley wants a fork rebuild at 50k, oil changes around 20 k

[@louisayende4138]

Don't have a drain plug on the forks like my 00 fxst?

[@fishaman1968shadow]

Hi del would this be the same process for a 2003 fatty.Only in the book is says drain from the bottom.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Mark, if your bike has the drain holes at the bottom of the legs, then yeah, drain from there..ten times easier, and don't know what they don't have them in all Harleys.!

[@fishaman1968shadow]

Hi Del what oil would you say I need for a fatty.

[@mikemm03]

Why not reassemble and replace the cap with the fork fully extended, the reverse of the removal?

[@marktype1with2]

We’re you calling WD-40 brake clean?

[@Moonfleet41]

More specific?

[@roadtaco3924]

👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾thanks

[@scottyoung4583]

15 minutes my ass

[@paulbonner474]

Thanks for sharing Sir‼️👍👍❤️❤️🤠

[@Moonfleet41]

You are very welcome

[@jonathanguzman4893]

I have a 2016 Harley 48 and I can’t find anywhere on how much fork oil it takes. Do you have any idea? Great videos by the way! You and your camera lady 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, that information will be clearly marked in a Harley service manual. I'm guessing you don't have one, as many people don't want to shell out the £80+ they cost, but they are A4 size, 2" thick, and will give you every piece of information you will ever need on your 48, a worthy investment from your Harley Davidson main agent.. you can sidestep the VAT if you order online from Jersey H-D (but then you pay postage, so just do the sums and work out the best deal!), it's your Bible and you won't regret buying it mate!

[@chrispybattyone5937]

Any link to those measuring containers?

[@Moonfleet41]

Nope, got them from Ikea though!

[@robertciganovic965]

In the manual it say two different amount of oil one for carteidge and different amount for the other

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

HI , great job. I did mine last year. I did not take the forks off the bike, I just jacked the front wheel off the ground, and loosened the top 7/8 nuts(top) and the bottom drain screws.the same amount as yours came out. but I used BEL-RAY 30 weight fork oil....rides a little harder, and can handle, twice as better. what do you think , mate?ps..Hi penny ,awwwww so cute, you hear in the distant background...."I recon"!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy.. Yeah i will be upgrading the fork oil in the Dyna shortly.. it currently runs the "Fork-E" oil, which, from what i can find out, is 20 weight...and the Dyna currently dives really hard in braking..so gonna drop some Type-E in there and see if that improves it..(The previous owner was an old guy who cruised everywhere slow and comfy). and if it still dives, ill swap the fluid out for some hefty 30 weight.. you're not the first person to recommend it buddy... sounds like it may be just what i need.. Thanks too for your kind words.. and Penny says Hi.!

[@johnflannery2696]

How many mils of oil did you put into each fork leg?

[@mohamedeldeeb7926]

Hello man , What is the size of the socket you used to remove the cap

[@HalfdeadRider]

Nice job and tips, might come in handy sometime. Got my bike last night, an 08' Kawi ER6f, opened her up for a sec or two on the dual carriageway, blimey she's fast :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, good to hear you've got yourself a bike, the sunshine's out, so enjoy some miles on it while you can - ride safe mate !

[@throckmorton3705]

great vid! but whats the danger of not changing the fork oil? i have a 2012 sportster with 45,000 miles, still rides fine. my 48 does not have a drain plug, so i would have to remove forks etc, -i’ve been putting off a fork oil change ...

[@Moonfleet41]

Beyond 2-3yrs mate the oil in the forks begins to degrade and thin out, you may not notice it as the change is very gradual, but you'll certainly notice the improvement if you take the trouble to change it... it's just the wear that oil goes through over years of being squeezed through tight spaces and eventually the molecular structure breaks down, and like I said, it thins out... I know it's a ball ache, and we like to convince ourselves that our bike rides fine, and of course it does, but it could simply ride better if you changed it.

[@newwavepressure6478]

I hav an old 98 sport and i rode it and i felt every bump in the road should i replace the spring inside or the oil im not sure what to do lol

[@RJ67.]

Can't you drain it from the bottom?

[@Moonfleet41]

No drain screw!

[@anthonyross2508]

Are those beakers glass or polycarbonate?

[@Moonfleet41]

Glass from Ikea!

[@76drob]

Thanks!

[@mikebrook8500]

This has been a really valuable video. I never thought of changing the fork oil on my 5yr old Breakout on its 15k service (coming up) but when i saw the state if that oil at 13k...that task when straight on my to do list. Sealey pump and head socket ordered. Thanks mate!

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Mike, glad to help.. Fork oil is always the most overlooked on all bikes.. have fun with it and enjoy the journey !

[@tuesdayzrain]

Great video! Really learned alot! Thanks so much!

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Hello my good Lad! and thank the lovely, p.p. for the awesome vid, as usual. I just changed my fork fluid( 2005 15 anniv. fatboy,95 cu in), with Belray 30 weight to give a tighter ride.Oh boy...what a diff. Del....no use to change to progressive springs, which was going to be the next move. your thoughts?

[@Moonfleet41]

30W? Really? My word that's heavy and I bet that makes them seriously firm, never heard of going that heavy before, but it's not far above maximum which is usually a 20W (forumla+), let us know how you get on with it long term, it may be something I might be insterested for my Wide Glide as they're pretty spongy!

[@mitchellmylite7346]

Great video! Do you know which type of springs i would have in my stock 2014 Harley SGS? I’d rather not remove the forks at all if I can just use your sucking method on both sides. -Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Sorry mate, I don't think I've opend a pair of those, but your spec will be in the manual, at that age, it's likely you've got one coventional spring and one cartridge, just like my Switchback.

[@shawnellsworth7623]

Thanks ever so much for doing these videos I recently purchased a 2012 HD softail CVO convertible With only 19k miles With almost no history for service You’ve become my most watched KZbinr 😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Shawn, glad the videos can help you, and thank you for your support.

[@servicedeskbornfreecycles2652]

did you say 15 minutes? can you place a stop watch so I can see you doing it in 15 minutes

[@JamesMcCreadie71]

Hi Del, not watched the video yet but will, I have been watching all your vids recently, thanks for them. I have a wee fork oil question, in your experience what normally happens if you overfill it, I just did T595 forks and didn't dismantle the damping gubbins inside, I blasted it will tons of brake cleaner till it ran clean, well for a while I've had oil coming past the seals both sides, the RH fork stopped leaking a few weeks ago and the LH is showing next to nothing now, does this sound feasible or am I bonkers! Thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi James, Good to hear from you mate, if you overfill by too much then under full compression such as a big pot hole, or dropping it down from a wheelie etc.. they oil can hit the top of the cap and lock the fork.. but it usually doesn't lock, it just bursts the seals out, but if its only a small amount then the lack of air space in there means you get higher pressure under load and it can push the oil past the seals... either way the only correct solution is to empty it all out and fill with the correct amount mate.. but im sure you realise that..! Hope that helps you out.. let me know how you get on buddy. .. Del.

[@eaglestrikes1]

Thank you Del, great video

[@HarleySteelersfan]

Where did you get you pump and you measuring cups ?

[@chassa7266]

Your channel is excellent so Thankyou. I don't think your missus gets enough credit for doing a perfect job on the camera tho. Thanks Lady😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for recognising what goes on behind the scenes, it sure is a lot of work!😊

[@MrAlmar07]

Another nice wee 'how to' Del mate, so it's been added to the playlist. Off for a walk around Portland now with Eliza after landing yesterday. Awrabest mate. Al. 😉❤🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, look forward to seeing you in the week!

[@akasa231]

The fork oil on my FLD was replaced at the 10K mile service when the bike was about 4 years old...

[@Moonfleet41]

That's more like it, can't understand why they recommend 50k miles?!

[@bkin3086]

Can work on my motorcycle with confidence.Thank you from Philadelphia.

[@axelpteeg]

Another brilliant video from Del ! With the amount of money you've saved me over time , i may even get you and Penny a cup of tea and a bun if i ever bump into you . Thank you Delboy !!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for your kind words, it's great that the videos are able to help you... tea and a bun accepted lol

[@chrismartin6544]

I put heavy duty fork oil to remove the spongy feeling of my Electra Glide personal choice

[@jayantdwarkanath7911]

Hey Del, Cool DIY tutorial. What's your take on the Monotube front suspension? And, what handlebar are you using on the Dyna?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, knew somone would ask that about the bars - because I wanted a longer reach, and more of a old school look, like the bikes from the '50's, I fitted those, and they are factory handlebars from a Harley Davidson XR1200... just a basic cowhorn bar in black...and they give me a much better ride position!

[@steveroche3565]

spring cleaning video, great content as always, keep up the good work

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Steve..

[@spudley8870]

Hey del can you use this same technique on a GSXRK3 forks sucking oil out love ya vids

[@Moonfleet41]

If it's an upside down fork with a cartridge, then you will only access part of the oil mate, you have to work the cartridge in and out to pump out the oil, so it's best to turn it upside down.

[@colinsharp1314]

Great job del nice one always great tips thanks colin

[@AndreaBoost]

(P) i watch now your videos with delay but this one one is especially helpful for me because my forks got somehow softer during last half year. So I will try it

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andrea, good to hear from you, that sounds strange... hopefully an oil change will bring them back to life, do check the quantity that comes out though, as on a Dyna like this, it should be 1/2pint in each, you may have had a leak and be low on fluid?? Check the manual for your bike and make sure that you put the correct amount in... good luck with it, and drop us a line to let us know how you get on ! All the best, D&Px

[@robinguitar]

Double thanks for that video Del. I just changed my fork oil having been inspired by watching this morning. The old oil was black and thick and smelly. Its a 30 year old Transalp, so goodness knows when it was changed last. With new oil in the bike feels much better...less fork dive. I don't get that, since even old oil can't be compressible, unless there wasn't enough in. Anyhoo, thanks again, and keep up the great vids. All the best to you and Penny. Ps...I made a bit of mess...you make it look so easy 😆

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Robin, They probably feel better because the new oil has some body to it.. after years of being mushed through the damper rod hols the oil looses it viscosity and becomes like water.. its job is to pass through the holes and for the force needed to slow down the bounce...but once the oil become watery it gushes through the holes with less force, hence it feels more spongy.. always good to do it every two years along with your brake fluid if you can buddy..!! glad the video helped you.. keep in touch aye.. Del.

[@sabamacx]

Huh, I can do that!

[@springy-2112]

Yeah , love the cherryaid very satisfying .. That vacuum tank we both use is so handy..i used my 6l one to drain my fuel before i did phosphoric acid in my tank ..it was a risk at ruining the seals but it stood up fine ...in fact i use it for all fluids...bloody great kit...👍☮❤😁

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup Springy, I've a 6L one as well and it was great for emptying the toilet cistern when I got a leaky ballcock.. must be me age dear!

[@chadhelms4948]

Yet another great Dellboy Vid! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you! 👍

[@wolco003]

My '06 softail has drain screws and the shop manual says that is how to change fork oil...Thoughts??? Thank you!!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Wolco, you are a lucky man if you have drain screws, yes you must use those, they are an aboslute god send becasue they drain absolutely from the very bottom, so all of the filings and sludge comes out which is a little better than sucking it out with a tube and certainly better than having to strip the front end... if you really wanna do a super thorough change get yourself a litre of cheap 5w fork oil, drain out the stuff that's in there with the screws, pop the screws back in, pour a pint of oil in to each fork from the cheap 5w oil, put the caps back on, and pump the bike up and down for a good 5mins to thoroughly mix up the contents, then use the screws again and drain out the oil... This will act like a flushing oil to wash any debris in there that will cling to the sides, then you can pop the screws back in and re-fill with your chosen oil with the correct quantity... hope that helps you, take care, ride safe, D&Px

[@wolco003]

Thank you SO much!!! The flush sounds like a great idea! Your advice and videos are quite helpful. Thanks again and ride safe as well!!!!

[@carlwilliamsaxton2146]

Sweet, 3 years on and your vid is still helping Thanks , good times

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to help