Harley-Davidson Sportster. Oil Change (2013)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution Oil Change

Step 1 — Preparation

Securing the bike in an upright position allows for easier access to the drain tube.

Always make sure your work area is clean and you have plenty of room to work

safely. Never start or run your motorcycle indoors.

Step 2 — Draining the Oil

Unlike most vehicles, the Harley Sportster Evolution Engine has an oil drain tube,

not a plug.

This tube is attached by a house clamp to a nipple welded to the frame.

Loosen the house clamp with a Flathead Screwdriver. Do not remove the tube until you

have your drain pan in position.

Removing the cap/dipstick from your oil tank at this point may help your oil drain

faster.

Pull the hose free from it's nipple and allow the oil to drain into your drain pan.

When the oil slows to a drip, replace the hose. Do not tighten the clamp yet, we will return

for that later.

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution Oil Change

Step 3

The oil filter is located at the front of the engine, between the frame downtube and front

cylinder.

Move the oil pan to the front of the bike, directly underneath the oil filter.

Remove the oil filter. This may require an oil filter wrench.

The oil will run down the frame, and get on some parts of the bike. There is no easy

way to prevent this, so just wipe it down when it's done dripping.

Step 4 — Installing the New Oil Filter

Open 1 quart of oil. Pour it into the filter until the filter is about 1/2 full.

Apply a small amount of clean oil to the rubber gasket on the new oil filter.

Wipe down the oil filter mounting area, and any oil residue that has run down onto the

motorcycle.

Make sure that the old gasket came off with the filter, and you have a clean

smooth surface to install the new filter on.

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution Oil Change

Step 5

Carefully thread your new oil filter

into place, turning it in a clockwise

direction. Do not overtighten your

filter. Only turn the filter a 1/2 turn

past the point where you start to

feel resistance from the gasket

contacting the engine.

Step 6 — Re-installing the Drain Tube

Move the drain pan back underneath the oil drain tube. By this time more oil will have

collected in it. Remove the tube again, and allow it to run out until it is just a light drip.

Reinstall the oil drain tube on its nipple, tightening the hose clamp with a flathead

Screwdriver.

Harley-Davidson Sportster Evolution Oil Change

Step 7 — )dding New Oil

Pull the oil cap/dipstick off of the oil tank.

Some models will require the cap to be twisted first, then pulled. If you are not

sure what model you have, work carefully and gently, making sure to not damage

anything.

Using your funnel, slowly pour 3 quarts of oil into your oil tank.

Although the Evolution engine holds up to 3.5 quarts after a rebuild or when filled

new, only 3 get replaced during the oil change.

Use the oilcap/dipstick to check your engine oil level (holding the bike level if you have

been working with your side-stand). You oil level should be kept between the 2 dipstick

marks. After refilling with 3 quarts it should be right to the top one.

It is a good idea to start your engine and let it run for a few minutes. Check your drain tube and

oil filter for leaks. Recheck your oil level, and adjust if needed.

This document was last generated on 2013-02-14 01:3B:16 AM.

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