Hells teeth, Penny!!! You haven't let 'Monkey Boy' spill a drop of oil on the new benches .… have you? 😱 (Even though he did (fair do's) wipe it up straight away! (Good boy, Del! 😜) Loving ALL your vids and the new look, 'operating theatre'-clean motor-sickle laboratory. Keep up the excellent work guys, but don't forget to schedule in some riding days out now that weather is getting much less British! Have fun guys, and appreciate all the (unseen) 'perspiration' that goes on behind the scenes. 👍👍

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, you're too kind.. and yeah, we get some ride time in when we can... the new cabinets are all over the place at the moment, i need to shift them about a bit to make some more room across the work end of the garage.... kind of a "Cabinet Reshuffle" lol

@markpearce9619

7 жыл бұрын

Hope you're doing it to music 😜 and make sure there are no cobwebs or (perish the thought) any dust behind the cabs, before they go back against the wall. Have great fun, and looking forward to the new 'new look'. You two are SUCH a great pair, and SOOO giving of your time, knowledge, experience and yes.… seriously good entertainment value, too. Don't change anything, will ya! 👍👍

Dude! You quite possibly saved me big $$$ at the Harley dealership. Been struggling to get my bike in neutral forever. Pulled the cover off and shined my flashlight in and BINGO!! Way too much oil in there so I drained it, put the proper amount and good to go. Now I can shift into neutral at a stop light.... crazy shit man! Thanks for these videos!

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

haha you're most welcome brother, that is exactly what we load the videos for, so glad the information could help you and save you some bucks! Ride safe and enjoy the weekend...

@monzonr87

7 күн бұрын

fk....i'm gonna need to do this also....pain in the ass to find neutral

as a first time 1994 Harley owner; had/have been paranoid about doing things right and not messing anything up since I do not have prior mechanical experience on motorcycles ... your series of videos (of course this one included)... simply takes all that paranoia away and instead give this great amount of confidence to do all the mechanical work myself ... I just wanted to thank you very much, thank you!

Original owner of a 2002 FatBoy. Been doing my own service after the initial 1000 mile by dealer. I’m not an expert, but can hold my own on maintenance and parts changing. I actually worked up the courage to do my own rotor/brake pad replacement and caliper service recently. Took some time, but I did it and glad I did it. On a side note, my primary case has the tapered drain plug that needs pipe tape. I always thought that was a weird/stupid idea on Harley’s part since the rest are NOT. Glad to see that they have corrected/updated that with the parallel plug and gasket, much better. (Good to know if I ever crack my case the new cases will be updated). Great vids. Always enjoy watching and learning things I thought I knew ;))

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Sure thing buddy, I have the tapered plug on my Dyna now (99 model), but it's never given me any problems, you should never crack it unless you go swinging on it... you're more likely to mince the thread first, as only a very shallow taper... good luck with it buddy!

Sir, your videos are great. I do follow the service manual, it specifies torque for the drain bold and derby cover screws. Also it specifies (my bike is a 2006 heritage) 32oz of primary fluid. I always follow the book. Thank yo uagain.

Hey man, just wanted to say thank you I’m watching this video six years later on a custom Bilt Evo hundred cubic inch chopper. I just did the primary oil tank in the very bottom drain plug on mine these videos help me walk through the whole process next up is the transmission but it’s Sunday, so I’m just in time for sunset Road. Thanks again for posting these things there, timeless and helping people all over the world. Greetings from California !!

@Moonfleet41

7 ай бұрын

Most welcome and thank you so much for your kind words of support.. Glad I could help! Ride safe and enjoy your projects..!

Great video thanks for taking the time!

Perfect, just the level I needed, thank you.

i'm so impressed you've taken the time to reply to so many comments. At 76 yrs. i'm petrofied of screwing something up, but thank you for the instruction and i'll give it a go.

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it my friend, hope it goes well...

I just bought a 2019 Road King and this was vary educational I loved it.

Thank you for your time, knowledge and extreme diligence. These videos are invaluable.

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Jay, im glad the videos can help you sir..

reminds me so much of Triumph and BSA pre-unit construction bikes. Loads of really useful information. Thank you Del and Penny.

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Same old technology i suppose.. these just dont leak so much..lol!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thanks to you and your daughter! I am 62 years young & this past November have just bought my 1st road bike... 2005 Ultra Classic. I'm hungry & excited to be able to do a lot of the repairs & maintenance myself and I have been enjoying your video's very much!! Because of your video's and how you explain what your doing, I'm feeling more and more confident that I can learn this information! Thanks again!!

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Me and my daughter Rob?? Penny likes you very much lol - seriously, thank you for your kind words, and glad the videos can help you, enjoy your new bike !

fantastic video appreciate your time taken in the making ..

Hi Del all done, changed the oil so thought i might as well go for the couch adjustment while the cover is off, unfortunately the jam nut on the adjuster will not budge i cannot move it at all, so i gave that up, i may have to take it along to the dealer and get them to adjust it. once again thanks for the quality videos i couldn't have done it without you. next on the list is the engine oil and then my daughters sportster will get its brake fluid changed. Thanks

Thank you for what you do!!....your detailed explanation is excellent.. Your tutorial help me answer some questions I had...

thank you very much for the great video. I haven't had a Harely since 1974, and that one was a 1950 pan, that I did a top end job on. I did it with the confidence of a 20 something,, teenager,, No book, no videos, no instructions,, pretty much put it back the same way you took it off. I am the proud owner of a 2006 softail deuce now, and have lost that mentality years ago. to save money and learn, I prefer to do things on my own. Your videos are a benchmark to follow, keep up the good work and sharing.

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

Than you my friend and welcome back tot he world of bikes, that was a great mentality to have and no reason to lose it, but I understand what you say, we all develop more caution and anxiety about things over the years... the MoCo produces some awesome manuals now, so get yourself one from the main dealer, they're a big thick A4 book, should cost you about £60 equivalent, which is quite a lot but they are the best manual you can get for a Harley, it will walk you through every job you can imagine, step by step, along with torque values and any warnings you need to know! Good luck with your projects and enjoy your bike, keep safe, Del

Liking your maintenance videos, I find them interesting. Thank you very much for sharing

Great video, learned a lot. You've taught this old dog a few new tricks. Semper fi!

Excellent information on oil level Thanks for sharing

Nice one Del & Penny. Another real informative & well explained video. Always good to learn about different makes/models of bikes. 'See' you soon. Cheers Al.

I'm a Yank but you are a very cool guy. Your passion and intelligence is appreciated from anyone who has love for Harleys!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you most kindly Carl, thats very generous of you to say, and we really appreciate your support Brother.. take care and ride safe.. Del.

I want to thank you so much! You just literally explained an issue I'm having on a bike I just bought. No one has been able to tell me in the last 3 days what the issue is. From what you just described, I'm going to assume the guy I bought it from overfilled the primary. So hard to shift into gear and can't get it in neutral, and when I have the clutch lever pulled in, it still tries to roll far ward. I have to constantly keep my hand on the brake. Going to drain the fluid and start over! Thanks so much!!!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike.. those symptoms sound very much like an overfilled primary case... good luck wit it, let us know how you get on mate.. !

Its very very rare for someone that actually knows what they're talking about when it comes to a bike, and then on top of that its even more rare to find someone who is willing to make a video about what they are doing.... and to top it all off your doing what most never would do, your sharing your knowledge and doing it in a video, all while sharing tips and tricks that no one will ever share with you, they all just let you mess it up yourself and charge your a shit ton to fix it instead of telling you the correct way to do stuff... that Sir is why I watch your videos and have subscribed to your channel.. keep up the great work buddy stay pleasant, and stay safe but above all... have fun

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SM for you kind words, it's very much appreciated, ride safe and enjoy the miles!

Just a side note. (Great Videos.) When I replaced the drain plug on my 2000 Dyna(Primary) , I wrapped the plug with Teflon and then started tightening the plug, it felt like it was not getting tight enough. As I carefully tightened it, it went in too far, right into the primary case and the oil began leaking out. I had to remove the primary case, replace the gasket and the oil and reinstall the plug until it was snug. The plug on mine does not have an o ring and is not tapered, so it's easy to go in too far. Lesson learned.. I check for leaks often and it does not leak or drip. Hope this comment helps make others aware of this simple mistake. Cheers; Shan O'Hara..

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

If I can offer a suggestion Shan, next time you check that plug you'll find that it is tapered. People expect there to be an obvious slant to the thread, but it's extremely subtle, if you get a dial gauge and measure the thread top to bottom, it's maybe only 1mm wider at best, but that's enough for it to wedge and not fall out... if it wasn't tapered it'd have a flat flange like a normal bolt and bolt up tight... but if it bothers you you can fit a regular plug in place of it. Cheers mate, and thanks for your input.

Been riding bikes for over 30years and do the oils on my harley but love the vid Dell and have pick up one or two tips from you.thanks from an old dog!

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Vincent, good to hear from you... thanks so much for your support, it's an honour to be able to reach out to the experienced riders out there and have their respect... ride safe, and keep yer boots in the breeze brother...

Great vid, very thorough explanation

Dear sir , I really enjoy your videos , down to earth and very clear , thank from a first timer

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Hey David, Great to hear from you Sir, Thank you for your kind feedback, and welcome aboard...

lmpeccable !! A long lifetime of owning and maintaining every shape and form of motorcycle has taught me they all indeed stir the spirit .Two wheels is two wheels and your vast array of work on all styles of steed is a back catalogue of knowledge to be universally consumed and taken advantage of .. You are truly the most selfless couple I have ever had the enormous pleasure of calling friends. Thank you on behalf of all the viewers. Peace and Love to all xxx

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Why thank you most kindly Captain Springy Sir... we always appreciate your lyrical medication to help the day flow... so has the XJR not turned up yet, the one you arent getting..???

@springy-2112

7 жыл бұрын

Moonfleet41 aha yes the one that doesn't exist definitely isn't coming Monday while I'm at work and I certainly won't be rushing home to receive it as I'm only 10 mins away...they are not going to call me when they set off and when they're nearly here...I'm absolutely not getting very exited and definitely under no circumstances be doing a walk around check it out video in the excitement which obviously won't exist as of course it's all hyperthetical .... ps... just polishing Pinky at present (now that just sounds wrong) I mean just putting a shine on the gsx of course... and cleaning out the garage /Shed to make room for no other bike whatsoever of course...Big Love !!!!🤘

Thank you for your videos. I have a 2004 softail. Very informative. Cheers from Ontario.

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, great to have viewers all the way from Canada !

This is fantastic! THANK YOU for considering those of us who are just starting out! I appreciate the back knowledge so I can begin to see a more full picture.

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

Most welcome Sir, am glad it could be of help!

@gardennurse1588

4 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 Actually, I ride...NOT my husband! And I enjoyed your video because I want to learn to take care of my bike on my own. But many videos make the assumption the viewer is already an established mechanic. So, thank you, again, for explaining very basics as you go!

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

@@gardennurse1588 So sorry for the Gender assumption Gardennurse, What a clumsy chauvinist faux pas there.. Must try harder.. ! Glad you can find use in the videos, and always feel free to drop us a line if you need a tip of second opinion on something... Take care and ride safe.. Del.

@gardennurse1588

4 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 No worries, just caused me to chuckle. I get that a lot actually. I found your help incredibly valuable, and I subscribed for sure. Thank you for taking the time to teach! 😉

Hi Del & Penny, been a long time since I caught up on your videos, I still have my Ducati but also just bought a 2008 Buell XB12X 9k miles and love the thunderstorm engine, Primary oil and engine oil separate also fuel tank is the air box, fuel is in the frame and oil in the swing arm whaaaa, I gotta learn new skills on the engine and bike . Love it . Also love getting back to your vids,. Ride safe folks. ❤️

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the Buell and good to hear from you! What a fabulous bike... and very rare now! Enjoy many happy miles on it, ride safe, D&Px

Loving the knowledge!!

I just found your channel today and hope to be able to perform some of the more simple maintenance tasks on my 2006 Heritage Softail Classic. For more complex procedures, like changing out the cam chain tensioners, I guess it means a trip to the dealership. The woman running your camera is great, she zooms in and out perfectly, this allows the novice to better understand your actions. THANKS!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your cool feedback, it's entirely what we intended to be share some knowledge on basic housekeeping maintenance, and yes, for jobs like your cam chain tensioners, unless you're familiar with that kind of work, I would invest in the time of a professional to do that for you, the peace of mind is worth it and at the same time you're still saving time on the basic jobs! Have fun with it, ride safe!

My hats off to you mate… you’ve actually turned me into a halfway decent mechanic.. I already was mechanically inclined but I combine that with what I’m learning from you and I’m actually turning into a decent mechanic thanks to you no kidding..

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, glad to hear that mate.. remember it's your hands on the job mat, so you must have had skills untapped and just woken to it with practice.. Thanks for the kind feedback buddy.

Hi Folks, absolutely luv the clear & concise, easy to understand knowledge you are passing on!! Keep it up. Thank you :)

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you , glad you enjoyed...!

Thank you for the videos!! You confirmed my longtime suspicion that changing the oil when cold and stationary removes more of the oil than when warm. Your measuring the output of oil was really a good idea! I plan to do that next time. THANKS!

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, Yes its a bit of a debate that one, i have always held the view that oil will creep its way down to the sum constantly over days... but it will initially cling to the inner metal parts even when its hot...after all, its designed to do that...

@redriders7149

2 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 i agree

Hi De, I don't have a Harley but love to lern new things and this was different and easy to understand . You've been too tidy and clean with your new bench hahh. Thanks, gus

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gus, a lot of the information will translate across to other bikes, like the sump plug advice, thats the same for any engine, even a truck..! and dont worry, the benches will soon get filled up and dirty..lol

Awesome job, not a bunch of rambling talk, educational, held my attention and made me eager to learn more. Thanks, well done.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Another awesome informative videos. Thank you

exactly what i needed thanks!!

Love the Texas plate on the wall!

I love your channel. Lots and lots of information about HD maintenance. It's High Tech. Keep it up Del and Penny!

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeffrey, You are very kind... Del.

Good comment on draining cold oil. I have noticed the same outcome as well on both of my Triumphs. I also think that it is possible when you drain cold oil, you are giving the contaminants time to collect undisturbed which you get on then drain out. On another note, I am not sure if you have heard H-Ds new motto..."Hardley-Dangerous - The thunderous noise without dealing with the nuisance of horsepower!!" HA!!!!

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Take a Dyna Lowrider S out for a test ride... you laugh at that old worn out mantra then buddy.. !!! and yeah, i always get more oil out when drained cold..!

Your tips are more than just helpfull, thanks for all your videos, respect.

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, and thank you for the kind feedback.

He talks funny but he knows his stuff...I like the info and the way he makes it idiot proof...plus I got an 06 softtail and the info is all usable to me....thanks dude. .. I'll keep watching...

Nice work Del and Penny. This will help lots of harley owners, by giving them the confidence to service their bikes and save big dollars along the way. Here in Oz, dealers charge big dollars for a service just like over there.

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Same all over the motor trade mate.. even cars.. Mercedes now charge £200 an hour here.... damn it, even Surgeons done earn that much money...lol!

My Street Bob has the same drain plug in all three holes. It's a 5/8" hex head with an allen key hole in it as well. Not sure when it changed, however. As usual, your videos are outstanding, and informational. Thanks!

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Yes buddy.. thats right.. the Dyna motors make it easier.. its just the Softail engines that are all different.!

Ur videos helped me tremendously and saved me thousands I really appreciate all ur help 🙏u are amazing at explaining and made me understand very easy god bless u

@Moonfleet41

7 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that, im glad the videos can help you out..

This is excellent, will help me with my softail. Cheers 👍

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy.. got a lot more to come, we're going through the entire full service doing every job one video at a time so its clean and simple.. glad they can help you out

Most informative. Many thanks. Keep up the great work. Your efforts are appreciated.

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. So nice of you to say.

My manual says 14 - 21ft-lbs for the primary drain plug (13 Fat Bob 103). Always drain cool. All the fluid is at the bottom where the plug is. That warming the engine up is from the old days before synthetics. Thanks for the tip on the screws; good stuff.

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

You're dead right buddy, not only that, warming up an engine sends all the sediment up round the motor, leaving plenty of it in there when you come to drain it out... if an engine's sat for a while, all the sediment makes it's way to the lowest point, so gets pushed out by the oil first... good luck with your projects, and thanks for your support.

Thank You!

Thankx heaps for your tips and advice del. Great help keep it up mate.

Absolutly beautiful video. Thank you very much. I learned so much.

@Moonfleet41

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Martin.

Dude I found you!!! Took me like 10 min to find your on KZread. I wanted to leave you a comment because you saved the day at my work place! Yes, I did subscribe, because you're awesome and you saved me a huge headache. You see, I normally don't subscribe, rarely like anything either on KZread, but it's the least I could do for the cool trick you taught me. I'm an automation technician and I deal with stripped screws all the time. I bought some of that valve polish stuff (can't remember at the moment what it's called, sorry.) My partner thought I was a genius. It worked awesome! I did credit you for the teaching me this awesome trick. Just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work. Still wish I had more confidence working more on my own bike more but I encounter very expressive mistakes over the years and it could be my life if I mess up. I would attempt to do it if I could find someone local to guide me as I go. I know I could do it.. anyway, thanks a bunch!!

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, appreciate the feedback and the shout out... every day's a school day aye, we should all learn from each other!

Always great info 👍

Excellent!!! Thanks.

As a new fat boy owner, this series is awesome! Thank you so much Del and penny!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome Sir, glad it could help you and congratulations on the new bike!

I love your videos man. They are so informative and so easy to follow. Good camera angles. Good clear instructions. A big thumbs up from me. Keep up the good work. 👍🤜

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind feedback John, that's very kind, we're glad the videos can help!

Thank you very much

Really good videos man. I'm going to change my fluids on my 88' Softail tomorrow. I think mine is pretty much the same? I just got this bike a few weeks ago and I cant wait to get the trans and primary oil changed so I know its all fresh fluids! Great job... "happy riding from Michigan!" 👍

Once again great vid. Thanks

Great video, I've changed the fluids on my 01 Softail before but wanted to see what sort of side tidbits you may have to offer.

cool stuff every biker should know...ty for sharing my friend. ride safe : )

Concerning the primary drain plug you will find the torque specification in Softail Model service manual 99482-09 chapter 1 page 24 14-21 ft-lbs (19.0-28.5 Nm). Thank you for all your great videos. I have a 2008 Fat Boy and watch your individual videos before starting each maintenance chore. John from Lake Tishomingo, Hillsboro Missouri USA

G'day both, couldn't sleep due to back pain so great delight on finding new Softsil vlog notification on my computer. Watched the vlog on my 42" tv & it's amazing how good the garage looks, I normally watch them on my tablet. I don't know if this is of any use to you but in the 2016 factory service manual they do give s torque setting for the primary drain plug -----14-------21 ft/lb. .Also no inspection cover on the 103 motor, as there's an automatic chain tensioner I suppose. Really enjoying the series, great help 👍😎

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Geoff, You new bike is a totally different motor buddy, read through your service schedule and it will tel lyou whether you must adjust the primary chain or not..? the newest Harley motor i had was a 96"ci back a few years ago.. so not been inside a 103 yet..!

Thank you

Youre welcome to inspect the innards of mine any time Del, I know it will be in safe hands👍😎

Another top video. Obviously two measuring jugs is the way to go, (congratulating myself on not going for the obvious gag there!) I only have a small polythene one and a big black opaque one for oil.

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

I did make that joke in the video.. but Penny made me edit it out.. boo humbug..!

900 ml is about 30 oz. My owner's manual says to put in 38 oz. Love your videos. You always learn more when you know the "why" part of the job as Delboy says.

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it seems to vary all over the place.... but if your bike performs right, no clutch drag and Neutral is easy to select... then jjust put that much back in ... how hard can it be aye..lol!

Good video thanks !!!!

great work and awesome videos

Good stuff thanx for the knowledge

First time viewer and found your video's 1 and 2 very informative. Your video's are a real confidence builder. Thank you Both so much, very much appreciated.

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, thank you so much for your kind feedback, you're most welcome and glad the videos can help you out!

Much appreciated 🙏🏽

Good video. I just replaced my derby cover and the conversion from In/lb to Ft /lb was about 8.3. 12 seem a little high

Hello from across the pond. Great videos. I was curious about you servicing the level back to what came out as opposed to what the manual calls for. Working on aircraft, I've often found a job done incorrectly by the previous mechanic. So I feel wrong doing things the way it was instead of the manual requirements. So...why do you not service to the quantity the manual calls for? The previous mechanic could have overserviced it. Thanks for the videos.

DEL !! All your videos I've watched are sooo informative. I'm getting use to your accent and can understand you much better now. I'm from the states in Illinois and i see you have our plates with your name on it,very cool! Keep up the good work and love the information your awesome and want to let you know you are appreciated! P.S. Your wife is a Queen for putting up with you! LOL

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, good to hear from you, and really appreciate the cool feedback.. keep warm and have a great weekend.. Del.

38 oz of primary oil go in the primary on a O7 Ultra Classic. All three Drain plugs get torqued to 14-24 Ft pounds.Derby cover 80-90 inch pounds

Perfect! A great job of walking us through the procedure with lots of helpful little tips along the way. A big thumbs up to the pair of you for your efforts and excellent instruction and video. I'm hoping you can give a little advice. Because of health issues, I had to put my 03 Heritage Softail away 4 years ago. When I put it away it had fresh fluids and a full tank of gas with a fuel stabilizer. Thankfully, I'm well enough now to put her back on the road. I've siphoned all the gas and replaced it with fresh and I'm changing all the fluids. She's got a fresh battery and should be ready to go. I'd love to get your advice about any issues there are with starting a bike that's been taking a four year nap. I'm sure there isn't a lick of oil in the cylinders and am a bit worried. Thank you in advance for your response and again, thanks a heap for your efforts on these videos. Happy riding! Cheers, Bob

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy.... well first obviously, Welcome back to good health, i hope you are mended for good now and feeling fine... You have done all the right things so far, 1, Putting all new fluids in the bike BEFORE you laid it up ... 2, Filling the tank with fuel, AND stabilizer.... 3, replacing ALL the fluids again now, along with fresh super unleaded fuel....and a new battery.. Best of all you haven't just poked the started and hoped for the best.. you have actually thought about it and considered the internal dryness of the motor.. and thats a really really important matter.. OK, so here are two more things i would do... First, wet the inside of the motor with oil.. and to do that, first TAKE THE SPARK PLUGS OUT, pour about an egg cup full of light oil inside each cylinder (or even WD40 will do), then with the back wheel off the ground...put the transmission on 3 gear, and force the back wheel round so to make a single revolution of the crank, just enough to slide the pistons up and down the bores by hand and line them with some oil.....and then, if its all rolling over freely.. put it back in neutral, hit the starter, and turn the motor over on the starter ONLY.. Hold the starter button in for five rev bursts, do that four times so you count at least 20 revolutions of the crank with the plugs out, this will throw out the oil you just put in the bore... also it will pump the engine oil round the motor and wet everything without it actually running.. its real gentle because the started only turns the motor over at about 100 rpm, and under no load.. Then if you're happy to give it a go.. stick the plugs back in, and fire it up...... let it idle for about 30 seconds, turn it of and restart it again.... then just let it warm right up to working temp... and once you;re happy... stick your gloves on and taker how out for that maiden voyage.. Good luck with it Bob, let me know how it goes, and if you have any problems just holler.. Take care and enjoy your first ride back on two wheels brother..! Del.

@SubToTripleThreatRC

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for responding and for your wonderfully detailed answer/instructions. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. With any luck, her exhaust note will be singing its sweet song on our back roads soon. It is somehow very gratifying to be working on her again. She looks even better now than when I put her away. All the best to you! Cheers, Bob

As a Yank I get great appreciation listening to a Brit. An Englishman always seems to have a more scientific and precise manner of doing blue collar activities. You've got a excellent organizational habits and you should be proud of that. Guys over here are always attempting to prove how tough and manly they are. Lol and it doesnt matter how tough you are unless you find yourself in combat (war) or some one is bringing harm to you or your family. And we all know that the U S.A. and Great Britain are brothers who must stick together!!!! Because our two countries have almost all the same things that we hold dear to our heart. In this world everyone is against us if all goes to hell and Sir Winston Churchill (God rest his soul) understood this; our two countries have only eachother to stand beside eachother and keep our awsome way of life to continue!!!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carl, and i agree with your sentiments entirely, over half of our audience demographic is in the USA, and we get constant and generous support and kindness from our US viewers.. So thank you for your kind words Brother, keep safe and stay in touch.. Del.

Great video Del. Wish I would have watched prior to filling my primary up to the top and then starting the engine. Now I’m thinking I should drain it and put the correct amount in. I’m thinking my clutch plates will be soaked. Arrrgh !! Any tips on how to correct my screw up ?

Awesome work 🤙

Interesting the mythology that surrounds the name of things like the Fat boy name. I had always understood that the Derby cover was so named because back in 1957, there was a prominent motorcycle club that had begun a ritual if riding to the Kentucky Derby annually and selling custom motorcycle parts. During this particular derby, for some reason, they sold mor of the season covers than anything else. The name stuck. 🤷‍♂️ who knows. 🤔 perhaps we should come up with our own anecdotes and see if they become popularised 🤣. Here’s the first one then - it’s called a derby cover because back in the day when you entered a race derby you would get a special decorated winners derby cover to put on your bike. 🤣 Cheers Del. Keep up the awesome videos you and the essential camera expert 😊 Ride safe. 🤜👍

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Hi John..The way i heard it..Derby covers are apparently so called because they resemble the shape of the 'Derby" hat..later called the Bowler hat ! at least the Derby covers used to resemble Derby hats back in 1957 !! google an image, you'll see the resemblance ! Thanks for your support mate, good to hear from you.

cracking video mate..never serviced a Hog ..but you never which bike may cross your path in the Future..cracking work guys

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave, its all free knowledge aye.

Well explained! I am very happy with your videos. Do I have one more question, namely instead of Hylomar Blue I used Loctite 5926 to seal the threads during the engine oil change. Did I use the right product? I hope you can help me with this. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Wilfred

Thank so Much for this👍🏻👍🏻

@Moonfleet41

5 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

been away for a while garage looks good mate .... great vid as always

Wow this is amazing your awesome Brother very thorough and leave nothing to question Thank You for taking the time to share your expertise ❤👍👍👍👍

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful buddy, thank you for your kind feedback.

Thank you for explaining everything!!! :). I have an 02 Harley Heritage - just about to roll over 169,000 miles on her!! :). do you recommend changing the primary & transmission fluids every 10,000 or 12,000? I’m using synthetic

Hey there brother Very well done videos my man self explanatory very clearly explained and shown! Did my primary oil change today on my 2000 Fatboy and sure thing it was entire 1L of dirty scum oil came out Lol Just found one piece of siver chip on plug itself do you think this may it indicate something as you mentioned in this video? Also my drain plug wasn't neither you are described here .Same size of wrench tho it was T30 however it was just a little bolt which came out with no gasket or taper kind of thread. It was just regular one you are showing here however like i said way smaller and no rubber oring! Anyway thank you so much again very pleased watching your videos RIDE SAFE &CHEERS Oliver

Thanks

What are you using for fluid measurement glass container With a pour spout?

Hi Dell n Pen Thank you for your easy to follow instruction. I have serviced my Softail and purged the old oil as you demonstrated, wow fancy leaving all that crap in their. I also have a 2002 Road King, how do I purge the oil from that please

@Moonfleet41

2 жыл бұрын

Only necessary on Softails David. No oil tank on your RK, just drain from the sump and you'll get it all.

Some great tips here...like replacing the crappy torx screws with stainless steel Allen screws for the Derby cover. Subscribed 👍

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your subscription, welcome aboard!

Very comprehensively explained. It's funny isn't it but there's nothing more passionate than the nonsense on Harley Forums, and to an extent Triumphrat is similar. Whenever I delve for something I end up more confused than when I started. That's where experience and common sense come in, so thank goodness for some light in the dark, and you've always provided that. Hoorah!

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, you explain that dead right buddy.. Passion... all the worry on those forums comes from confusion, and passion for taking care of their bikes.. both Triumph and Harley, (plus of course many other makes too) suffer with this passion to take care of the bike at home.. and side step the ever spiraling costs of dealer servicing..offset also, against the wish to be more involved with their pride and joy... so its just a hunger for reliable and consistent information that makes it such a hullabaloo..!

professor, very nice, very educative but question... where do i throw the oil? and how do i clean the oil mess i did?

awesome vid once again mate i got a thumb ratchet just for the feel of the fitment and the light torque and penny thanks your camera work is also under valued and really good give credit where credit is due

@westieBrucedavidson

7 жыл бұрын

err on the side of caution

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy... Penny is the driving force behind this channel for sure..!