This service was done on a 2010 Road Glide Custom.
HOW TO SERVICE YOUR ROAD GLIDE
BELOW ARE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SERVICE YOUR ROAD GLIDE. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ MY DISCLAIMER AT THE END OF THIS THREAD.
TOOLS:
RECOMMENDED BUT NOT NECESSARY:
REQUIRED FLUIDS, PARTS, SUPPLIES, AND ACCESSORIES:
--- 38 Oz in the Primary. DO NOT OVERFILL! Measure the 38oz for the primary, don't be lazy on that step
Time to get started.
If you don't have a motorcycle jack use a small block of wood (a 2x4 will do), place it under your kickstand so your bike will stand upright. I work on the ground.
1. Remove the oil cap and the transmission cap on the right side of the bike. You will need to use a 3/8" Allan wrench to remove the transmission cap.
Photo of oil and transmission caps
2. Locate the oil drain plug, primary plug and the transmission fluid plugs under your bike (see photo). Using a 5/8" socket, loosen them so you can turn it with your fingers. Do not remove them yet.
Note: On the newer bikes the frame covers the transmission plug. There is a hole in the bottom of the frame to allow access (see Photo)
Note: If working on the ground, you may not be able to drain all 3 plugs at the same time. If you can't, drain the oil and transmission first and then do the primary.
The oil plug can be seen from the right side of your bike. It points towards the front tire and it pretty much dead center.
Oil Plug photo #2.
Transmission plug (located inside the undercarriage of the frame on some bikes). It can be seen from the right side of your bike.
Transmission plug photo#2
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HOW TO SERVICE YOUR ROAD GLIDE
BELOW ARE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SERVICE YOUR ROAD GLIDE. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ MY DISCLAIMER AT THE END OF THIS THREAD.
TOOLS:
- Rachet Wrench
- Extensions for Rachet Wrench
- Oil Filter Wrench - I used Part No. 94863-10
- 5/8" Socket (Needed for the oil plugs or you can use a 1/4" allen wrench but you run less risk with the socket)
- 11/16" Socket
- 1/4" Allen Wrench
- 3/8" Allen Wrench (Needed for Transmission plug)
- 5/16" Allen Wrench
- 7/32" Allen Wrench (Needed for when adjusting the clutch pack)
- 11/16" Deep Offset Wrench (Needed for when adjusting the clutch pack)
- 1/2" Open Wrench (For clutch cable adjustment)
- 9/16" Open Wrench (For clutch cable adjustment)
- T27 Torx Wrench
- Oil Pan - I used the Low Profile Oil Drain Pan - Part No. 63795-10
- Oil Funnel
- Axle Nut Torque Adapter Tool‎ - HD-47925
- Belt Tester Tension Tool - 40006-85
- Snap Ring (Circlip) Pliers, very small (thin tips) ones
- Shop Rags
RECOMMENDED BUT NOT NECESSARY:
- Bike Jack, Center Stand, or 2x4 Block of Wood
- Rubber Nitrile Disposable Gloves
- Oil Filter Catcher Drain Funnel - Part No. 63794-10
- Primary Oil Funnel - Part No. 63797-10
- A big piece of cardboard to prevent oil drips on driveway
- Break cleaner spray- Highly recommended - to clean the oil mess in the bike, and trust me, there will be a mess to clean...
- Small block of wood-highly recommended if you don't use a jack.
- Inch/Lbs Torque Wrench for Primary Cover bolts
- Ft/Lbs Torque Wrench for Oil Plugs
- Stubby (short) 1/2" and 9/16" open wrench for the clutch cable (space between cable and front fender is small so a short set of these would be great
REQUIRED FLUIDS, PARTS, SUPPLIES, AND ACCESSORIES:
- 4 QT Motor Oil (most bikes take 3-3 1/2 qts) - I used Syn3 in all three holes... In mine it took 3 1/2 qts for the engine oil fill. I just got two cases of Syn3 Oil - Part No. 99824-03.00QT
- If you are not using Syn3 in all three holes, then you will need 3qts - Formula+ Transmission and Primary Chaincase Lubricant - Part No. 99851-051 QT
--- 38 Oz in the Primary. DO NOT OVERFILL! Measure the 38oz for the primary, don't be lazy on that step
- Harley Davidson Oil Filter - In my case Part No. 63798-99A
- 2 Spark Plugs - In my case Part No. 32362-04 (6R12) - Proper gap measurement is 0.038-0.043 in. and check them, don't assume they come with the gap set from HD
- Clutch Cable Lubricant - Part No. 94968-09
- Grease and Grease Gun for the Head Bearing. Good quality Marine Trailer Bearing Grease would do. Harley suggests you use Part No. 99857-97
- Workshop manual asks that you put a little bit of silver anti-seize to the treads of the spark plugs... so have some (this is where the gloves come handy as that grease has a way to get everywhere! :cussing )
- Teflon thread sealant- for the oil plugs threads
- Gasket kit 17369-06 will come with your derby cover o-ring and all (3) drain plug o-rings
Time to get started.
If you don't have a motorcycle jack use a small block of wood (a 2x4 will do), place it under your kickstand so your bike will stand upright. I work on the ground.
1. Remove the oil cap and the transmission cap on the right side of the bike. You will need to use a 3/8" Allan wrench to remove the transmission cap.
Photo of oil and transmission caps
2. Locate the oil drain plug, primary plug and the transmission fluid plugs under your bike (see photo). Using a 5/8" socket, loosen them so you can turn it with your fingers. Do not remove them yet.
Note: On the newer bikes the frame covers the transmission plug. There is a hole in the bottom of the frame to allow access (see Photo)
Note: If working on the ground, you may not be able to drain all 3 plugs at the same time. If you can't, drain the oil and transmission first and then do the primary.
The oil plug can be seen from the right side of your bike. It points towards the front tire and it pretty much dead center.
Oil Plug photo #2.
Transmission plug (located inside the undercarriage of the frame on some bikes). It can be seen from the right side of your bike.
Transmission plug photo#2
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