How to Change Oil on a Harley Dyna - Engine/Transmission/Primary

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How to Change Oil on a Harley Dyna - Engine/Transmission/Primary
How to change Dyna oil, how to change engine primary transmission oil, Dyna oil change

[@lennyfontes5725]

Just picked up an 06’ Dyna and your video is fantastic! You are very knowledgeable and make it very simple for a “new to HD” dude like me. Love the humor too!

[@ambervoelker343]

Don't have a dyna have an iron head but your concise directions were convertable for what I was doing thank you!! Loved the video!!

[@actionman333]

Trans and Prim should be filled and checked with bike upright/level (dipstick dipped only,not screwed down) and Engine oil should be checked on the sidestand,dipstick screwed down (that is why it swivels).

[@gilbzmusic7186]

aluminum foil was my secret trick early on in the superbike era....esp. around filters between transverse four cylinders. It is excellent you found it's use too. You have polished mechanical skills , a well done video and well focused close up's of the tools used. I am going to do my friends Switchback oil change this weekend and she will help now, you inspired her.

[@st.johnradio6714]

Very thorough and entertaining, even "Let's Go, Branden" could understand it, well mabie not :-)

[@SaddleTrampTV]

"Bitch Mittens" Lol... Now that's funny. I'm gonna have to remember that.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Gotta keep them fingers nice and soft 😌

[@stevetruman2111]

Do you check oil on stand or up staight to get right oil level

[@TexasEdition]

Use a K&N OIl filter so you can use a standard socket to take it off next time.

[@billhamilton6819]

Agreed and they come sealed with a preoiled gasket. A wrench does the trick.

[@marshpene5677]

Awesome presentation on oil change

[@jacobplatt6843]

Maybe I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure your suppose to fill the primary oil with the bike level not on the stand like the other two. Would explain why you didn’t need much too.

[@ebrich40]

Great video 👍👍👍 I just purchased my first 07 Harley dyna super glide custom so your vid helped me tremendously, thanks

[@glennstatham960]

Man, I've been a mechanic for 50 years, had a softail for the last 17, bought a '06 dyna recently and watchaed a ton of videos on servicing it - wish I'd seen yours first! Clear, concise and no 'down-talking'. I'm a Killswitch Queen fan now!!!

[@kevinkane8384]

Couldn’t agree more

[@BarbaNera5]

nice work girl. The only advice I can give you is not to screw the transmission oil cap on when checking the level. just enter it. so says the manual. always pass a drizzle of oil even on the gasket of the new filter 😉

[@fadeemsteeknow3262]

Wow straight beast 🙏🏻 impressive teach here 👍

[@coleamburn1048]

Great Video. Subscribed. 1 point: for my 2003 FXD, manual says to fill primary with the bike upright. Im assuming thats why you had a bit left over :)

[@KenshinZ13]

Thanks

[@travism8412]

Turn that rubber piece on the frame so the flat spot faces outward and your jiffy stand will be easier to find. It's at 2:10.

[@richardgrove3073]

Also remember to oil the filter gasket if you don't it's hard to take it off next time great video I'll do some research on red line thank you

[@eperl83]

Great vid! Do you change the fluid after warming it up or just do it cold?

[@martymcgrogan]

you make a good instructional video, especially for a girl.

[@Martin-dc1bg]

Super erklärt. Du bist eine wunderbare HD Mechaniker Frau mit ❤..

[@Swenndoggg]

I have a 2007 Dyna. Harley said it would take almost a year to service it. I found this video and seen how easy it would be to do it myself. Very straight forward. Thank you for the instruction and the smiles from your awesome corkyness! Loved the video!

[@SKYKOP1972]

Welcome to the wonderful world of DYNA ownership. Enjoy. I have an 06 DWG.

[@ourworld6848]

Awesome video Olivia, love your attitude towards your life..... you really are an inspiration...You are happy with your job and love working with tools.... awesome.. Wish I could meet you someday... cheers have a good one

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! You too!👍

[@badhabit7379]

You can use the same oil in all three places via ( Harley Davidson mechanic)

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Usually I do fill the filter, because I find that I don't have to top off as much after the first start up.

[@KillswitchQueen]

That's a good point! Didn't even think of that. Thank you

[@_hauntedhootenanny]

I cut a plastic cup to make a funnel for the oil filter and that worked really well!

[@billhamilton6819]

Amazon, complete kit $17

[@dmedina6835]

I just bought a 2017 dyna fatbob and this came just in time !!!! Stay awesome and thank you again

[@KillswitchQueen]

Right on! Congrats on the Fatbob, enjoy it 🤘

[@jamalymall]

??So you didn’t everything on the kickstand. Manual says engine oil is fine but the trans/primary should be stood straight. Any issues??

[@ralphborroel5684]

Clutch issues such as slipping gears due to low primary fluid levels over time, and probably more metal shavings in trans by keeping that low fluid level. There's a reason to stand the bike straight UP for the trans and primary levels, to properly lube the entire workings.

[@jamalymall]

@@ralphborroel5684 I agree, I did exactly what the manual said.

[@glennstatham960]

@@ralphborroel5684 primary oil is merely a chain lubricant, ever see a Harley with an open belt primary drive? No oil, and none of these metal shavings and clutch slippage you talk about.

[@TJ-Dives]

Awesome. Gracias😂

[@Nrgpack]

Your garage videos are the best out there, big thanks Olivia!!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Glad you like them! Thank you 👍

[@outsiders_ofxs]

thank you for this video!

[@alexys16]

Best regard from Europe. you should fill your filter with oil once untill you almost spill over...hold it at 45 degreees...rotate it untill the paper filtering element absorbs the oil....than no oil spills when you install it horizotally.Adding oil prevents your bike from running dry the first 10-15 seconds after oil change.

[@daycon1962]

Really like the casual way you show/teach things. Keep up the great stuff

[@davebaldwin2687]

Great video, one of the best I've seen, you made it simple and to the point, you made changing my oils on my dyna super glide easy, thank you

[@lowriderST24]

Do you have to screw down the transmission stick to read it correctly or just sit it on top?

[@peterscully4961]

The thinking behind pre-filling the filter is that there will be a brief moment where no oil is being pumped into the engine. As Harleys don't use pressure-lubricated bearings I can't see the point, nor a way to do it without spilling oil. There is also no load on the engine at this point and I have never seen evidence of not filling it causing a problem - oh, and the Official Harley Workshop and User Manuals don't mention it.

[@leeroy8936]

Bought a salvage bike and changing the fluids, what weight oil would you use in the transmission? Some people say the 20w50 motor oil works in the transmission and others say 80-90 gear oil.

[@jeffblevins3097]

A great help !!

[@thomasmiller1364]

Looks to me like you know your stuff! In regards to the oil filter, I support installing it dry because it is installed horizontally … which brings to mind, if you fill it, how does one keep the oil from running out, right? Anyway, thank you for sharing!

[@billhamilton6819]

Excellent video. A longer handle on a socket wrench makes easier work, Physics 101.

[@oemuser3988]

I've seen on here, people punch a hole in the end of the oil filter, with a screwdriver and drain it out that way before removing it. Less mess.😊

[@davidanderson3999]

Love your style of vido,and telling it how it is bitch mitten,love it, you asked about filling oil on filter, I have done this on all motors no matter what, reason being, I want shortest oil run dry at start up possible ,yes it’s messy,b but on big filters that hold a quart to more , , don’t know of any. Company that has tested the difference, but my 2 cents is fill filter, 50+ years of doing this, several motors with anywhere from 300,000 to 500,000 miles on

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

wait, I thought you just wait until it all leaks out then add some fresh stuff?? Are you sure this is a Harley?

[@KillswitchQueen]

My old Sporty used to burn oil, so I just added as I went along 😂

[@NigelHearne-yv7en]

Its a good idea to remove the transmission dipstick before draining the oil according to the manual

[@Christofuzz-hc9xl]

Thanks for this video. Covers all the parts. So thennnnn....... Lol, on the biker chick humor. So many inappropriate jokes and comments to be made. I won't go there, but i did, in my head, im my head is not safe for KZbin

[@4thefather-u1x]

You add oil because You are priming the oil filter,and the oil around the lip lubricates the threads,making a better seal,and ensuring you dont strip anythin.I Drop the oil after the bike is ran hot...dropping it cold...you arent getting all the shit out

[@billlindsey411]

"Bitch Mittens" I love it! Olivia rocks - I am in looooove! Thank you for showing me how to change all 3 oils myself.

[@USMC-es4yy]

Hey...how many of you have stopped on the side of the road to do an oil change??!! Maybe add some oil if your a shovelhead owner but an oil change?

[@MrTraewilliams]

Olivia maybe our Killswitch Queen and a mechanic supreme but in her heart she is a smart ass 12 year old and we love it.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Hell yeah brother, 24/7 🤘

[@stevefranks3116]

Video is wrong about checking primary on a kickstand. The bike should be straight up.

[@Brainwashedmorons69]

I think if you check your manual you will find a cold engine check should be dead center of the engine dip stick. Hot engine check should be full on the dip stick. This helps reduce oil puking out the throttle body on to the air cleaner. And the bike should upright when filling the primary.

[@ricardocenteno375]

It’s better to prime the filter to not do a dry start up specially on a performance engine I prime all my filters on all my cars and all my motor cycles

[@teb0072]

Great video! I’m a fan! Others may have caught this; I haven’t read all the comments: f-style quart bottles have an offset spout to facilitate venting. The spout should be at the top, when pouring. You’ll find it’s much easier to pour that way.

[@johnnyrbaca8509]

You were great Harley Girl in explaining oil change procedures on my 2007 Dyna Wide Glide, best clip I have seen. You saved me a bunch of money. Hope to see you cruising and meet you someday..

[@chiefjamessherbaugh5099]

No real advantage to putting oil in the filter. You can take a pop bottle remove the cap cut the bottom off. Put your extension and socket through it. Then slide open end over the filter.

[@KillswitchQueen]

That's a smooth move!! I'll have to give it a shot. Much better than messing with foil every time

[@Roger_Gustafsson]

Whats the canister in front of the oil filter? Some kind of emissions thing?

[@johnjenkins9202]

I always wear old clothes when doing transmission or differential oil. That stinks never comes out of your clothes.

[@jimmyherring4349]

Well I'm no expert but I heard that the oil is pumped up through the motor and drains back through the filter and then goes in the crank case

[@SKYKOP1972]

I have a 06 DWG, bought her new, named her, "LC", for "Last Chance". Yes, there is a story behind why she's called, "LC". I must say your video on the 3-oil change is spot on. Your aluminum foil idea for the filter is a good one. Many years ago, when I performed my first oil change on this bike, I carved up an empty round plastic quart oil bottle and fashioned it into a drain ramp that slips in underneath the oil filter that allows the oil from the loosened filter to drain down into the catch pan. Been using that same piece of plastic for the past 16 years and haven't spilled a drop yet. I had an 89 Low Rider myself and an 89 Soft Tail Custom. Bought'em new 6 months apart. Those are two bikes I sold in 2017 that I really wish I had back. I've always liked the DYNA's. Sorry, I digress. Thanks for your video. Always nice to confirm what I'm doing is correct. PS: Please include your pooch in your videos. He or she looks like a sweetheart. And is that a Ural I see in the background of another video of yours"? Y'all hang in there.

[@selynar4889]

Soooo.... have to ask. Quick oil change on the side of the road... what do you do with the old stuff?

[@spiritmediumdaniel7161]

Try using a cut to size 32 oz plastic coke bottle for oil drainage from the filter

[@badhabit7379]

You didn't torque down none of the drain plugs or Derby cover bolts

[@davidscott2756]

Very good job. Excellent attitude, and you have compelled me to see more of what you do. Thanks for not being a bore.

[@crackerjack8115]

2.5qts engine. 1qt trans and 1qt primary 🤘🏻

[@Motosquatch]

Great video!!!! Very informative and entertaining!

[@carlosbracamonte9791]

Great video, very thorough and detailed. You rock

[@timdavis8154]

Nice job

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! 😄

[@tbonus10]

Great video. It has been awhile since I changed the fluids and wanted a refresher. One thing I do different for the oil filter - I use a thin piece of cardboard instead of the tin foil. It holds its shape and is ready to jam under the filter.

[@joerichardson7720]

good idea Terrence, will be using this.

[@billhamilton6819]

Red Bull gives you wings.

[@caesarforlife1663]

My understanding is that Transmission dipstick measuring is done without screwing it in but just resting on top of filler hole. Also you did it but did not mention the tightening primary case bolts in a criss cross pattern. Also if it's your first time it's good to use a torque wrench with appropriate setting torque settings.

[@glennstatham960]

no need for the criss cross thing, it's merely a cover, not a primary case. torque settings on those screws are only to prevent heavy handed people from stripping or breaking them.

[@seanthompson5793]

Great video! Now a new subscriber 🤙🏻

[@HelloSunshine-ym1qk]

How do u change shifter seal on your bike

[@shawnphillips4473]

I have been adding oil to all my filters for years it helps with startups , even if its just to soak the filter media.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Does it though? Do you have a source or just a feeling that it helps? Genuinely curious

[@shawnphillips4473]

@@KillswitchQueen what it does when the filter media is soaked it makes the oil flow easier on start up.

[@markbreitsameter3336]

@@KillswitchQueen it prevents the engine from initially dry pulling. Marginal wear decrease but prolongs the life nonetheless

[@dugtrux686]

@@KillswitchQueen PRE FILLING THE OILFILTER IS STANDARD PRACTICE ON DIESEL TRUCKS. must be a reason...

[@glennstatham960]

@@KillswitchQueen the filter is positioned AFTER the oil has run through the engine. Pre-filling will NOT therefore prevent any "dry pulling" or make "oil flow easier on start up"

[@marcoleister3326]

You fill the filter is because the engine euns with our oil

[@dannydlowbikertv]

"To bust that nut" and b mittens is what got me here. 🤣🤣🤣 great job on this video.

[@lvyper876]

GREAT VID, I have a 03 dyna and I've been using 50wt Valvoline R1 race oil, bell ray 140 tranny oil and the Amsoil primary oil. had EXCELLENT results... only thing is i THOUGHT you were supposed to fill the primary with the bike upright.... maybe im wrong.

[@lpcruzin2169]

Good video, thanks for the laughs too!

[@davidhoward8951]

How much oil does it take in the primary

[@DonaMane]

She said......Bust that Nut! LOL!!

[@KillswitchQueen]

😂🤘

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

sooooooooo find the hole, but a nut and make sure there's nothing on the tip...got it

[@KillswitchQueen]

Any fella is well equipped for this job! 👌

[@BikesnBBQ]

As far as the oil filter drippage goes Harley actually made a gadget that diverts the oil away from the bike when breaking the filter seal. I have one and it actually works. I’m actually considering getting a filter relocation kit to ease the pain. DK customs makes a pretty good setup. Aloha P.S I never use those bitch mittens.

[@SKYKOP1972]

"Bitch Mittens" as you call them are a great idea. I've used them for decades. My skin is sensitive to chemicals. Without surgeons gloves, my skin turns beet red sore and raw from coming into contact with most any lubricant.

[@carlholten8523]

Adding oil to the filter, would only be to help the starvation factor on the start up. (My opinion)

[@howdiedoodie8587]

There is plenty of oil still remaining on the internal parts. The engine will not be dry started unless that bike sits for days without oil. I have tried the add oil to the filter before and all you end up doing is wasting expensive oil. You pour it in the filter and spill it back out trying to install it. You can do it your way of course, but my engine will never be completely dry inside.

[@TStyx]

I had no idea there was so much to changing the oil on a Harley, really interesting. Can you just do them all at separate times or is it best all together?

[@KillswitchQueen]

I think the intervals for changing are different for each oil, but I do so many long trips/hard miles, it's easier to do them all at once so I don't worry about it

[@TStyx]

@@KillswitchQueen Ah right that does make sense. Thanks for the reply.

[@claydand2420]

Insanity? Never ever, ever, put a dry filter on. If ya can't fill it, like a lot of guys say, at minimum soak the media. I can get it almost full and get it spun on without much loss on my 07 dyna. I'm 50. Been a mechanic for basically 42. Yeah, I was working on my Honda 50 when I was 8. Got way more experience than I've ever wanted to see or live through.

[@KillswitchQueen]

But can you explain why you fill it? Or soak it? AND is there real proof you can share (post a link) other than just your experience? Because I hear it both ways and I’ve never noticed any difference in the machines I’ve worked on, same with other mechanics who have just as much (if not more) experience than you. Thanks! Just trying to spread knowledge with sources to back it up.

[@claydand2420]

@@KillswitchQueen Sorry for no tech details. It was a quick comment reinforcing some other opinions. Wanting to have oil in the filter is not so much an opinion, more so factual. With a dry filter upon start up the engine is starved for lubrication. Sure, it's only a few seconds if you're lucky. Most people run a thick oil, 20/50. It's not light and doesn't flow quickly cold. It's hard for the pump to push it through and saturate dry media. The positive with thick oil It's easier for the pump to build forcing pressure and not be so affected with cavitation and mixing of air degrading lubricating properties. There's a billion technical pages of much more/better/in depth scientific analysis than what I'm laying down. It's a bigger deal on cars that may get 70 to 100 or more oil changes. Dry start difference in engine wear may mean the difference of getting 150,000 miles out of an engine versus 200,000. It's hard on timing chains, the oil pump, cylinder walls, cams, etc. Yeah, there's residual oil which is the saving grace to not scoring the internal parts. It's just not the best thing when it's so easily avoided. It's the US. Everybody is free to fu their own stuff almost any way they like. Can't figure out how to attach a picture of my dyna. Best of life 2u.

[@mechanicalcanvas]

To fill or not to fill the filter. The general theory would be unfilled the bike runs a risk of a few milliseconds of non lubricated running. Whether or not thats enough to cause any noticeable damage is debatable. Although in my opinion that would only be applicable if you were doing an oil change on a stone cold engine thats been sitting for a bit. Filled or not wouldn't be a concern if you're doing the oil change 'traditionally' where the bike is run for a few minutes first before draining to disperse the sediment. In that case, everything would still have a layer of oil on it negating the lack of filter oil.

[@KillswitchQueen]

I think on a dry engine, I would splash some oil in there. Although you'd be coating internals with assembly oil/engine oil as you go. But I agree!

[@jds5577]

I believe on a Harley the filter is on the return side so dry should be fine.

[@glennstatham960]

the filter is on the return side of the motor, in other words, the motor gets the oil before the filter does. No debate.

[@johnjenkins9202]

I'm a Honda Suzuki and Yamaha Certified mechanic. If you look in most manufacturers repair manuals there is a filter and non filter oil amount, because the filter holds x amount of oil by itself. On my bikes I always change the filter when I change the oil. You are supposed to dip your finger in oil and wipe it on me a ring of the filter to lubricate it so it will seal properly. I always add a little bit of oil in it to soak the filter. Have fun can't wait to see more riding videos

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thanks for sharing, I completely forgot to mention lubing the seal ring of the oil filter. I do this job so much, just forgot to record it!

[@billhamilton6819]

K&N comes sealed and already prelubed in either black or chrome.

[@tmc.318]

Can someone clarify here on this because it's not how she did it. My 06 Dyna manual says that for the transmission oil level check, you DO NOT screw the dipstick in to check level. Rest it on the filler lip. For the engine oil you DO screw dipstick in. Wish they would have picked the same methods.

[@Jillybean620]

You make it look fun!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you!! 😄

[@lazarusjtaxen1918]

Fill the pil filter,it send an oil.pocket through your oiling system I put a dry filter on a 93 chev suburban engines never sounded right after start up. I take my plug wires off my Dyan and let the starter cycle the engine a few times after I change my bikes oil and I fill the filter

[@badhabit7379]

Primary holds 1 qt, Crank holds 2 qts , Transmission holds 1 qt ... Amsoil is best but Lucas is good as well

[@OddsrEven]

The tin foil is gr8 idea!

[@williamlookinggoodoldguy1964]

Great video, i bought 2010 dyna,helps tremendously on knowing what expect.

[@cranky326]

You do know that they make a special and inexpensive funnel for oil filter removal. Save the tinfoil for the turkey.

[@chedda2871]

Where did you get your battery covers from, I got a set from eBay and the battery side is completely off measurements, no way it will fit. Did you have the same and have to modify it?

[@davidhoward8951]

T wrenches are actually good to primary cover you can use some plastic and stick it under your oil filter and it will slide right out of your plastic that you shape into your oil pan you pre-load your oil filter for on a cold start that's why you preloaded it has no no oil in the filter prevent wear cold-start no oil shavings

[@chazoray1]

Pretty cool video appreciate all the information and humor definitely going to watch all your videos 😎

[@playingdirty3677]

Want to get married ❤❤

[@FerroH1338]

Nice!... ✌️👍

[@AG-yy9ud]

awesome video. what brand or where did you buy the aluminum engine oil-fill cap?

[@Roo0ooD]

instead of aluminium foil, i use a 1.25L coke bottle and carve it to size with scissors to fit under the oil filter, leave the cap on the bottle

[@jessicadiesel3193]

Good morning there’s I like your video explanation I have a 2021 Harley-Davidson trike this weekend was my last service cover up but without a service purchase will be about 509$$ I. So it’s the same procedure to do in my trike . Thank you so much you’re awesomely good 👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯