Changing Oil

[Muggs]

Ok...I know that I am gonna be given a ration of shit over this ? but I have researched this topic and heard several different views on changing oil. After my last visit to the dealer and having them gouge my chrome cam cover and deny it I have decided it is time to learn how to do all this stuff myself. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[TheDeadOne]

You're kidding, right?

 

[Trainguy]

Muggs,

Before you get pounded to bad with that question. Go to the Technical Section, Then go to the How To's. Everything is there:2thumbs:

 

[snake1962]

Go to forums > Technical > how to > and find GasMan's "How to Service your Big Dog" or click this
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/10-how-service-your-big-dog.html
I think many people here have referenced his post, very thorough and easy to follow. Done my own 500 and fixin to do the 2500. Have fun.

 

[mobsta]

piece of cake bro

 

[hollywoodjohnny]

Brother its way eazy

 

[Muggs]

I guess what I really meant is...should you let the engine come to full operating temperature...then drain the crankcase and oil pan...change out filter...fill with new oil? Some seem to have different methods of doing this. Also...if I do the method above how much oil do I need to add?

 

[bigdogtech01]

I guess what I really meant is...should you let the engine come to full operating temperature...then drain the crankcase and oil pan...change out filter...fill with new oil? Some seem to have different methods of doing this. Also...if I do the method above how much oil do I need to add?

Yes you want to bring the bike up to operating temp and then drain it all out. Oil tank and crankcase via the drain plugs and oil filter. It should hold all 3 qts if you drain the tank and crankcase.
Make sure you do not over tighten either plug and use a little liquid Teflon thread sealant on both plugs before you install them.
No questions here are too stupid to ask, just remember that for the future. We all just like to give you a hard time that's all

 

[bigdogtech01]

I guess what I really meant is...should you let the engine come to full operating temperature...then drain the crankcase and oil pan...change out filter...fill with new oil? Some seem to have different methods of doing this. Also...if I do the method above how much oil do I need to add?

Another note, after you drain all the oil, refill with 2 qts of 20/50 motor oil, run the bike for a couple minutes, shut it off then top it off with another qt. or so.

 

[thexaulted]

I personally like to do the scavenger change without the scavenger! Drain the oil, take off the filter, don't put a new filter on....fill up with fresh oil and start. Put an oil pan under where the filter sits and as soon as clean oil comes through shut her down, put on the new filter and top off with oil. Good to go with all fresh oil!

 

[kiwi]

I personally like to do the scavenger change without the scavenger! Drain the oil, take off the filter, don't put a new filter on....fill up with fresh oil and start. Put an oil pan under where the filter sits and as soon as clean oil comes through shut her down, put on the new filter and top off with oil. Good to go with all fresh oil!

I was wondering if that would work . sounds cheaper than a scavenger

 

[NascarNutCase]

Go to eBay and buy yourself a Big Dog Service Manual. Changing oil is no more difficult on motorcycle than a car really. Just got to apply your basic mechanical skills or find somebody to show you how to do it the first time. Piece of cake after that.

 

[Gabriel]

You might want to leave that crankcase plug alone. I have seen these strip easy

 

[Muggs]

Thanks alot for the info...I am pretty sure I can handle that as I change the oil in my mowers about 30 times per year!:2thumbs:

 

[bigdogtech01]

You might want to leave that crankcase plug alone. I have seen these strip easy

I have never had one strip out and I've changed the oil like this in thousands of bikes. Just need to be careful and not put more than 7ft lbs of torque onto it. Less mess than the scavenging and just as affective.