Harley Davidson Sportster Primary Oil Change

[@waynebridgham84]

I love your videos Rocco! I just picked up an 06 Sportster 1200C as a project bike. I'm a wanna be wrench monkey and I'm learning slowly! Your vids are making a huge impact on my ability to make changes, modifications and just general maintenance of the sportster. Please keep it up hoss!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You can do it!

[@waynebridgham84]

@@TwoWheelRocco you wanna throw up a quick how to video on changing out a fuel tank overflow hose? Lmao. Just found mine is busted

[@TwoWheelRocco]

That hose at the bottom of your tank is the over flow hose. That Leeds to the bottom of your bike. If it is the ell is failing order one from HD dealer and replace. If your hose needs to be replacer, Auto parts store will have that size hose. Any question just ask. Hope this helps.

[@waynebridgham84]

@@TwoWheelRocco it was the "L" that connects to the tank itself that failed. It was extremely degraded. Unfortunately all the dealerships are shut down around me so it doesnt look like I'll get it fixed anytime soon.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this helps. Ebay. Take a look, www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Sportster-XL1200c-2005-Gas-Fuel-Tank-Vent-Line/264684041844?hash=item3da065f674:g:OrAAAOSwFp5egjig Let us know how this works out. Any questions just ask. Very easy to replace, Remove battery cover and there is the tank vent system. Thank you for your Sub Wayne. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@donnawellman7032]

I needed a simple no BS explanation to change my primary oil. I also needed to inspect my chain as well as it’s got 30k on it, so it’s just a good idea. Thank you and I loved the accent as well.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help What year Bike? Thank you for watching and your sub Donna. Take a look at this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/epK5hKOLjs6KaM0. Any questions just ask. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@donnawellman7032]

@@TwoWheelRocco 2009 883xl. Now it seems I might have another issue. I have fluid coming out the breather. It left a spot on the garage floor. Right when riding season just started.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@donnawellman7032 not a problem Donna. You have too much oil in the oil tank check your dipstick, I like to see it at the halfway point on the dipstick when you have too much oil it will come out your carburetor air filter. And cause for a very lousy running motorcycle. Clean air filter and remove Oil with a turkey baster or some kind a device that will pull the oil from that oil tank. It will be about a half a quart or more to much. .Now with the primary oil change on a 2009 Sportster. primary oil change .kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ6mfpKqjd2WZ8U. Let us know how this works out.

[@timcalvin5873]

Just changed Primary oil in my 2003 Sportster ! I used Harleys gear oil ( 80w 140 ) One word ! WOW ! Thought I would have to adjust the chain cause it seemed to chatter a bit ! No adjustment needed with 10,000 miles on it ! This oil got rid of that and it shifts so much easier and goes right into neutral every time ! Just like new ! Highly recommend using it ! Well worth the $ 19.95 price !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Yes fluid makes a big difference. Thank you for watching and your sub Tim. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@nerally]

Not gonna lie, this video was actually helpful. At first I though you were some goomba in a garage that didnt know anything. Turns out, I was wrong. I've watched 4 of your videos on general maintenance stuff. A+ dude.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Tom. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@austinrivers9938]

Did mine today, thanks Rocco. hope all is well in these crazy times!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to hear all went well. Thank you for watching and your sub Austin. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@hogfest5047]

BRILLIANT TO SEE AND WONDERFULLY EXPLAINED , GREAT ACCENT ROCCO !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for your kind words and your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great Holiday.

[@MyNicolasD]

I have had some doubts, but thanks to your video it has been much easier for me! Thank you Rocco!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to read all went well. . Thank you for watching and your Sub Nick.. Ride Safe and have a great day

[@krl9095]

I have a sportster forty eight and yesterday my primary chain adjustment screw came loose but didn't fall off completely while riding but started to hear a little noise and a rough idle and a leak from the screw. Hopefully after watching your video I can readjust the chain and change the fluid and will solve my issue 🤔. Ugh what a nightmare

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. . Shouldn't be too bad. Thank you for your Sub. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@guypmiller]

every video you make is gold. thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching it all your support guymiller. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@MrVitorpatriota]

So can I use the same 20w50 engine oil on my primary? 2015 Sportster Forty Eight

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Yes you could use the same 2050 MC Oil in the primary as you do in the motor. Thank you for watching and all your support Vitor. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@MrVitorpatriota]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks! Great channel with very helpful content!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@MrVitorpatriota My pleasure. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Dawgs241]

Thank you sir! Great vid. What is your opinion on using mobile 1 20W 50 oil in primary? I hear two different things from people on this.

[@davidspin5353]

This why harley is best, simple and heavy duty.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I Agree, Thank you for your support.

[@frankferguson4101]

Thanks for the super valuable information. This is the best info on the global web.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and for your support Frank. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@rockshuk4159]

Thanks Rocco. I always check your vids before i do work on the Sportster. Cool accent too.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask thank you for watching and you sub Rock, Ride safe and have a great day.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I like Lucas 20/50 syn. MC in all holes. Great stuff. Try it and let us know what you think.

[@crackerjack8115]

You used HD formula +

[@TwoWheelRocco]

That was a customers bike. He supplied the oil. I myself use Lucas Syn in my mechine. Thank you for your Sub. Chevy BB Rule....I run an 1965 L78..

[@DrencromC5]

Thanks mate, quality vid, best I've seen on this topic

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Kirk. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@janedwards5883]

Thank you. Could you show what the oil drain hose plug looks like? My 2014 XL1200c Sportster blew that plug on a ride and I toasted the engine. I’m trying to get to the bottom of it. Did the previous owner use the wrong hose clamp-how does that just happen?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this Helps, Look at part #12 plug. part #4. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=1039&b=51&c=0&d=2014%20XL%201200C%201200%20CUSTOM%20(CT)%20OIL%20TANK%20W/%20LINES. Let us know what you think. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

So sorry to hear that. I never liked the design... ###### Harly

[@ronkoyonagi4907]

Your videos are the Best and always help..have a 2007 Sportster XL50 1200..do you know the part number for the primary drain O ring..having a hard time finding the part number...Thank You !!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Those O-rings are all the same size for your primary drain. They are the same as the big V twins. I always use a little thread sealer. Thank you for watching and your sub Ron. Let us know how this works out. Ride safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=sportster+primary+drain+plug+o+ring+gasket&_sacat=0. Hope this helps.

[@ronkoyonagi4907]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you Very Much..I appreciate your Help and Always your Videos

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@michaella959]

U r totally right. The easiest way to get to n fill the oil. Excellent

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub Michael. Ride Safe and have a Great Day.

[@loganlacey4255]

Did you just put the whole bottle in when filling since you didn’t take the cap off? How do I know when I have too much?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

All Sportsters take a quart of oil in there primary case, . Hope this helps. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Logan. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@alessio5972]

hi Rocco, i have a question, you have to warm up the bike before change the primary oil or you can change it either if the oil is cold or hot? i know that in order to change the engine oil you have to warm up the bike but i would know if its the same with the primary oil? thank for your time

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I like to warm up the bike when I do any oil change, Primary included.. Thank you for watching and your sub Alessio. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@bobbaker8715]

I can do this on kickstand? Thank you for the video

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Most times with 1qt of oil it should leak. Thank you for watching and your sub Bob. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe. Have a great day. They're great bikes good luck with your new ride.

[@kjvbiblebelievertal7431]

I have a 2022 XL883N Iron 883. My manual says 1 QT of Formula plus to be added. The bottle I purchased from the Harley dealership says 1 Litre /1.05 US QT/ 33.8 FL OZ. Do I put the whole bottle in the primary where it says 1.05 US QT or is it too much.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I put one quart into my primary. I've been doing this for a few years now it will not make a big difference. Thank you, for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day. These Sportster are bulletproof.

[@dwaynemadsen964]

Rocco, straight forward and to the point. Thank you. What does the book say is the torque on the drain plug, and the inspection cover fasteners?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You need to check your manual...I use the o ring and tread sealer then tighten...I do not torque drain plug.

[@mattb711]

drain plug is 14-30 ft. lbs source:service manual

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you.

[@exjazzer]

Do I need to have the bike upright to drain the primary? I did buy a Harbor Freight wheel chock, but I have to carry it down a flight of stairs.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

As long as you use the inspection chain cover you will have no problem with oil leaking. if you open your primary cover, oil will leak if it is on the kick stand. Hope this helps, If you have any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Alan. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@exjazzer]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks man, I have a 2013 883 superlow. I'm almost 66 and glad to be riding. In the old days, late 60's, I was a hippie that hung around bikers, but didn't ride. I started later in life. I will start with the primary oil change and chain adjustment. One step at a time. Then the clutch adjustment. I did put slip on mufflers on it and changed the speed sensor. The bike has a little over 5000 miles, but I've changed the engine /tranny oil a few times. Thanks again.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any question just ask. Ride Ride Ride...

[@cliftonfrey1174]

My bike is a 1200 XLS with a drive belt is the adjustment the same as the chain ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

3/8 slack, check 3 spots on your chain. And adjustment is the same. Hope this helps.

[@headreddedstepchild6177]

Hey buddy, I just picked up a 2005 883, it has not been started since 2022. I plan to change primary and transmission oils, but should I start it and let it warm up first, or is it better to just drain it since it's been sitting so long? Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help so to understand two years at the most. I would get a good battery some fresh gas and starter up. It is a it's an 05 bike so it's a carbureted bike and let it run. Let the oil cycle throw so you don't get no buildup which is called dry sumping of your motor and you will not have a true oil reading when you put oil in there. so I would take the breather off the air filter spray a little fuel in there put fresh gas in the tank and start up. The oil is gonna be low because the bikes sat and the oil sumped into your dry sump motor so don't put oil in it and keep an eye on it and then drain all the fluids, you should be in great shape. Two years is not a long time so probably wasn't two years 18 months nine months who knows it'll start right up. Just get a good battery or all else it's just a waste of time. Thank you for watching and all your support red. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask and good luck with the new ride. They're great I love Sportster.

[@headreddedstepchild6177]

@@TwoWheelRocco I got me a good battery today, got it to start up and idle for a about 5-10 seconds. Tried again holding choke out. Was able to ride it for a short time then went and put proper gear on and put about 40 miles on. Hopefully I let it idle long enough to satisfy your description, as far as dry sumpimg/build up etc. Thank you for your time. Channel is truly a blessing

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Sounds like you got it all under control. Now, if it doesn't idle, then you know you have to clean the carburetor. Let us know how it works out and I'll send you the right video for that correction. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@donchivazo6566]

Great video, what thread sealer did you use? I have a 2007 Sportster 1200, replace the o-ring and put 2 turns of teflon tape but it is still leaking a tiny bit everytime I drive. Someone told me to use loctite thread sealer but it cost like $29!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/permatex-high-temperature-thread-sealant-.2-oz.-59214/7010664-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=7010664-P&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgLLoBRDyARIsACRAZe6O0L7nCh09KpUMQv1Lyz5BG_FuUBvShHCF0jpahxFLBBPmQ0HXRekaAuonEALw_wcB&gclsrc=shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/permatex-high-temperature-thread-sealant-.2-oz.-59214/7010664-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=7010664-P&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgLLoBRDyARIsACRAZe6O0L7nCh09KpUMQv1Lyz5BG_FuUBvShHCF0jpahxFLBBPmQ0HXRekaAuonEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Hope this helps

[@donchivazo6566]

@@TwoWheelRocco After driving one more time to look at where the leak was coming from it was actually the inspection cover! the previous owner use a black carboa rd gasket and it was leaking from the bottom, and I did not notice until I clean the area really well. Thanks anyways! I am glad it wasnt my primary cover gasket! God Bless.

[@stevesyncox9893]

Don, 29 bux for a lifetime supply of thread sealer.... is your Harley not worth it? 😁

[@mrclean8329]

Hi Rocco, hope everything is well for you. Would like to ask the recommended engine oil change and primary oil change for every how many kilometres? In a 883 Sportster. Hope to hear from you and thank you in advance…

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I like Lucas 20/50 synthetic MC oil In motor and Primary. I change the engine oil every 3000 to 4000 miles primary which includes the transmission every 5000 miles. That's what I do. Cheap enough. Thank you for watching and your sub Mr. clean. Ride safe and have a great day. PS Here's the conversion. .coolconversion.com/lenght/3000-km-to-mile. Let us know how it works out.

[@mrclean8329]

@@TwoWheelRocco I really appreciate you info. Good thing you mentioned Lucas as I am planning try it. One more question, is primary and transmission are the same oil? Which is 1qrt..

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@mrclean8329 yes that is correct transmission and Primary share the same oil 1 quart. Have a great day and thank you for watching.

[@jorgedelangelgarcia6360]

Hi, I have a 2005 Sportster 1200 and I noticed that the primary case on top where the chrome cover meets the rest of the case is oozing oil. So far I have not seen any problems with the operation but I would like to know if this is normal? It's not a lot of oil and it doesn't leave a puddle either, but it's obvious and I'm afraid the bike could be seriously damaged

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, You could always check the level of your primary with the bike sitting straight up and down but if you're not seeing the oil on the floor, you are perfectly fine. Thank you for watching and your sub angel. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@Deon0026yickadee]

Can you change the primary oil and ride the bike the same day after?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Yes, right after changing the primary you could take it out for a ride. That's the same with any oil change. Thank you for watching and your sub Dion. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Deon0026yickadee]

@@TwoWheelRocco thank you so much had a blast today you’ve helped me do my oil change and primary today. You’re a true bud yes subbed liked loved

[@africano39]

Thank You Sir...learning more and more about my Sportster....

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad to help, Any questions just ask thank you for watching and your sub Africano39. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@africano39]

@@TwoWheelRocco will do thank you ..you too...

[@daniellshine7971]

More useful information. Thank you , Rocco.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help.

[@dinoni2811]

Hi. I bought a 2017 Sporster 1200 xl and I want to change the gear oil. What oil should I buy? Some say 80 140 but I am not sure. Can you please advice?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, I like to use the 20/50 in both holes primary and motor. I like Lucas 20/50 synthetic MC oil. AutoZone very reasonable. Thank you for watching and all your support Dinoni. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@paulmeissner66]

I've now changed my chain case oil twice because I thought the oil was leaking from the drain plug and I used thread sealant both times but it turned out it was leaking from the chain inspection cover and running down the chain case cover and dripping off the plug. I installed a new chain inspection cover gasket the first time and it was a paper gasket and I've now put the original rubber gasket back in and I hope it stops the leak. I took out one quart and poured it into a empty quart bottle to make sure and added one quart back in. I changed the oil with a cold engine and was wondering if that would make a difference on not having all the old oil draining out also a seen somewhere the capacity is 28 ounces and maybe I have too much oil which is causing the leak. What are your thoughts as I hate leaks too

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I agree I hate oil leaks, inspection covers and derby cover sometimes the clean oil leaks and you don't even notice it. Or where it's coming from. Use a little gasket sealer on the bottom radius of the inspection and on your derby cover. 1 quart of oil is what I've always used. Sounds like you have it under control. I hate leaks. Thank you for watching and all your support Paul.. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@njt4253]

How did you rotate the tire if the bike is on the ground ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I use a hydraulic jack auto jack. I'll send a video. Thank you for watching and all your support njt .Ride safe and have a great day.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYG9n2V6lt15lZI

[@peteshelby21]

Hey Rocco. Question, Technically on the forty eights and sportys the transmission runs off of the motor oil and only the primary needs replacement correct?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Your primary and transmission share the same oil that's one quart of 20/50 in the primary and that takes care of your transmission oil also. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Pistolpete. Let us know how this works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@shelby2593]

I use 20w50 synthetic for my oil change. Can I put the same oil in here for the primary?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes you can, And I do all the time. Hope this helped. Thank you for your Sub, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@charliecox479]

Yes

[@danthehop]

Really grateful for the vids you've made, mate. Two quick questions - are there any differences for this job on an older sporty? I've got a year 2000 S model. Also, after you throw a quart in there, how can you check the level? Or do you just know a quart is good?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

They are the same. And one quart is what all sportster take for your primary, The level come right to the start of your Clutch diaphragm spring. One quart. job done. Hope this helps. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Dan. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@danthehop]

@@TwoWheelRocco Excellent, thanks - you're a hero.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

1 quart gets the job done, Drain it. Put a quart in and you're done 20/50. I like Lucas AutoZone synthetic.Thank you for watching and all your support Danny. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know what you think.

[@gwizzfpv6741]

Hi I see this is a old video ,but I cannot find anything on doing it too a 1200 Sportster 2000 , my question is can I do this on the side stand or does it have to be up right on a Jake

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. As long as you do it through the expections cover that's how you check your primary chain tension that's high enough that it don't matter if you're on the kickstand 1 qt. 20/50 MC oil and you're done. just like the video but your bike is a 2000 and I understand. Any questions just ask. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and you sub gwizz. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@gwizzfpv6741]

@@TwoWheelRocco meany thanks for your help will be doing it tomorrow

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@bigblue3568]

Different chain freeplay specs for COLD vs HOT. Cold 3/8 - 1/2 HOT 1/4 - 3/8

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I agree, Thank you for your Sub Shawn. And your comment. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@SinCitySharksfan702]

Good morning Rocco! The previous owner stripped the hell out of the 2 bolts for the inspection cover, I tried to tap a T27 head into the screw head, and it also stripped? Do you have any suggestions?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. AutoZone Heli coil in easy fix. you'll need to drill bit, and the tap and then the hardware. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and all your support. Ryan. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@SinCitySharksfan702]

@@TwoWheelRocco okay awesome, I’ll check into it! Thanks! I’ll let you know how it goes!

[@bpmt56-]

Hey Rocco where can I get the screw for the primary inspection cover? Btw thank you for the awesome videos!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this helps, Those screws are prone to stripping, people over tighten them. eBay or the HD dealer. Thank you for watching and your sub Bravo. Ride safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=Harley+Davidson++Sportster+Primary+Chain+Inspection+Plate&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_id=265049439958&_odkw=Harley+Davidson++Sportster+2013+XL883N+Primary+Chain+Inspection+Plate.

[@kennylavay8492]

Rocco i have heard people say to use automatic transmission fluid in the primary as it does not foam up. any idea on that one.?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I use Lucas 20/50 syn.MC oil and my primary. Try it it's only 1 quart $10 at AutoZone.Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. Kenny. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@shivangpandey6907]

I have a 2013 sportster , i think my rear bearing and wheel spacer are giving away, please help

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Sounds like it was put together wrong. Why do you think or what do you see that's bothering you.? Thank you for watching. And your support. Ride safe and have a great day. How many miles is on your bike?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

If you have any question just ask....Ride Safe and have a great day..

[@BearCountry]

Do you need to put 1quart in primary ? 2018 Forty eight special

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. 1 quart does the job in the primary. In your 48 Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Rider J. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@BearCountry]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks have a wonderful day

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure. Let us know how it worked out Thank you for watching,

[@craigssellingmine]

When you remove the derby cover you can check the oil level so you don't put too much oil in.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Oil level will be right at the edge of your clutch diaphragm. That is under your derby cover. 1 quart does the trick, you can't hurt this. Thank you for watching and all your support Craig. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@longranger308]

What brand of sealing compound are you using for the drain plug?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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[@longranger308]

Two Wheel Rocco awesome! Thanks for your help!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for your support.

[@538frostrd]

Thanks Rocco, just did my 883.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub PJ. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@538frostrd]

@@TwoWheelRocco 👍

[@robertoolortegui4177]

Is the primary the same of the transmission oil?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes it is, I hope this helps any questions just ask. Thank you for your sub Roberto. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@robertoolortegui4177]

Two Wheel Rocco ok thanks, so any particular reason why some videos show only drain the oil by unplug the plug and others by taking the round cap off? What is the difference?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Time, Quart in quart out, done. When you remove the primary cover your bike has to be straight up or it will leak oil from primary cover when on your kick stand. Let me know what you think.

[@robertoolortegui4177]

Two Wheel Rocco great explanation thank you!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Anytime Roberto

[@leroystepp1628]

I bought mobil 20w50 synthetic for all my needs. I hope thats okay ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I like Mobile One or Lucas MC synthetic 20/50 great stuff $10 a quart AutoZone. Thank you for watching and your sub Leroy. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@leroystepp1628]

@@TwoWheelRocco I used the mobile. I tried adjusting my clutch and chain while I had it apart. When I start and go to 1st gear just sounds like it's jamming in. But I had a old Honda Elsinore man it was always trying to pull away with you just how it was. I'm not familiar enough with Harleys I don't guess. I'm going to add a video to my KZbin if anyone wants to look and tell me wht you think.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@leroystepp1628 3/8 play on the chain and you're good to go. like I said Mobile One or Lucas MC 20/50 oil. Hope this helps. when you post that video, let me know. Hope this helps. ,kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpukYoiIicx7hpI. I'll take a look. Ride safe have a great day.

[@leroystepp1628]

@@TwoWheelRocco kzbin.infojAmFAEX4_co?feature=share I'm no video guy. But when I get back to neutral then go to first or second it clicks pretty hard. I rode yesterday it pulls fine. Idk much abt it. Thanks

[@hushjohnny9543]

good video Rocco. I never have removed that primary cover.... so easy to do! Thanks!!! \,,/

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy that it helped, Thank you for your support.

[@hushjohnny9543]

@@TwoWheelRocco ..thanks again..been checking out all your vids! I wanted to ask your opinion on something. I have a 95' Sporty 1200. What Harley calls for the full oil capacity I started getting a little oil blow back. I fill it now just slightly.. and I do mean slightly under the full mark on the dipstick and it's made a huge difference with the blow back.. hardly any at all now! Am I okay with this, are you okay with it? I'm sure that it still has a SAFE amount of oil in it! Thanks mate! \,,/

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@hushjohnny9543 Fill to little over 3/4 mark on dipstick. when the oil gets hot, you will get blow by and your air filter get filthy with oil and will run bad when filled to the top line on dipstick. Thank you for your support.

[@hushjohnny9543]

@@TwoWheelRocco ... yes, that's where I have found to be the 'sweet spot'. And thank you for your reply and your support!!!

[@chrishollis3795]

Best way to do this job

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support Chris. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Crisco00]

How much oil did you add?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

1 Qt. 20/50 Lucas syn MC. Hope this Helps. Thank you for your Sub Chris. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@Crisco00]

Two Wheel Rocco perfect, yep that helps a ton! I know this isn’t a new video but I appreciate the reply! Ride safe as well

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Any questions just ask..Ride Ride Ride..

[@raymondsanchez3785]

Thanx Rocco, Looks easy.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes it is. Any question just ask. Thank you for your support.

[@newwavepressure6478]

Help lol i changed my oil and tried to tighten up my chain and now im havin probs shifting and haven hard time goin in neutral i put mobile 1 v twin in the primary it a 98 1200 could yhe chain be to tight

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes, Loosen and test ride. See how she feels. Let us know how it works out.

[@baltazar9865]

Hey rocco changed my primary oil now is leaking from a screw for primary cover not the drain hole any ideas

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You have to much oil in your primary. Did you remove the cover? Your derby cover.

[@baltazar9865]

Hey rocco ive checked and double checked its not the primary its leaking gas from gas valve under the tank

[@baltazar9865]

Do you have video for that?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Fuel injected or carb?

[@baltazar9865]

Fuel injection 2008 custom

[@bangimmemories51]

Only 1 liter right sir?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. That would be 1 quart of 2050 MC oil in your primary. Thank you for watching and your support. BE. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@richardboyle3366]

Yo Rocky thanks absolutely...

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Thank you for your support. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@jeremybennett3744]

Excellent - will do tomorrow !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask thank you for watching and all your support Jeremy. Ride safe and have a great day. Sportster are great motorcycles..

[@Soulriderpowder]

What kind of sealer

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. That's thread sealer AutoZone. not a problem little white tube many companies make it and it's good for any fittings. Anything a little on the threads put it back together and there will not leak. Thank you for watching and all your support Bobby. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask. I'm using Loctite thread, sealant stick I'll send you a link. www.ebay.com/itm/184055492753?epid=17020351758&hash=item2ada8ff091:g:tKwAAOSw64ZeH3t-&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0C7GOLxFB80g2vVimaieZtPiRKQEy36FEQ3m%2Fs3T9AJYscbZH5DXN3%2FG%2FcMC8c045Gg9OrOzFsgbkbJYmvBlvXmMjhvzD0Y5fNtTMnLJDUd%2FlbWtCqkxQBoIlxAKRkU02%2Fc9Q%2Fr4LQLs3xiCJtBt1oWGHIkJ9CHA2Dvd6HlIEfpemsyicsYeKiJRhepAfDJ8Zv%2BtckuwceS%2BwGT9XOMrWavOEIpwuoeKIjfa%2FN%2BM9qMhAooE9W7Og%2F3IgR4En882C4K0Isat5%2BV92r1onyqMu7U%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9aal5PuYg. hope this helps.

[@edmcnaught9466]

Thanks that was nice and easy explanation 😁

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Thank you for watching and your Sub Ed. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day

[@edmcnaught9466]

All done and all by myself... with your help of course.. thank you again and God God bless

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@edmcnaught9466 Happy to read all went well. Thank you for all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@h.d.mech.mortenson2098]

Great video thanks !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub H.D. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@baltazar9865]

Its coming out of one allen screw from primary cover

[@TwoWheelRocco]

If you can send me a cell number and I will call you. I don't understand how this is leaking when you did not touch that, What year and how many miles?

[@m.j.vazquez4720]

does matter which oil you drain / change first ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. It does not matter what oil drain first. Thank you for watching and your sub MJ. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@m.j.vazquez4720]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks quick question is this normal The manual says refill 3.6 qts for my 05 Harley 1200 sportster custom but it looked pretty full after about 2.5 and the oil light turned off (turns back on when I turn key and off after i hit power)

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@m.j.vazquez4720 happy to help. It is normal for the light to turn off when you start the motor. Use the dipstick as a reference to your oil level Sportster's like to be halfway on that dip stick. Thank you for watching let us know how it works out. These sportster don't like to be overfilled, your air filter will get polluted with oil if over filled. Hope this helps.

[@m.j.vazquez4720]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure. He'll

[@jeremy67A]

Narrated by Ace Frehley.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Is that a good thing?

[@theone9564]

Looking good!!

[@willnot3297]

Thanks Roc

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help Ride Safe and have a great day

[@stevesyncox9893]

Thanks man.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help.Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub.Steve, Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Papa_-mh9nr]

Do I hear a NY Accent?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes you do. Long Island. Thank you for watching and your sub Papa. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day

[@dominickcapito4420]

Thank you Sir great video 👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Dominick. Ride safe and have a great day.