I normally just fill up the primary oil by the chain adjusting area...don't even bother to open the derby cover unless you are making adjustment to clutch..
Sir you have made my service so much easier by this tutorial. Thank you for the thorough explanations and hacks I personally liked the air in the oil reservoir, and how to purge it.
@@MotorcyclingwithCarl yeah I don’t have the service manual. Eventually will get one though. Price for one wasn’t working for me lol. Cool man thanks. I will let you know if I have any questions. Ride safe!
Thanks for watching. Having a service manual for your bike is the best advice I could give anyone even if just for learning about your bike. Hope all is well and your putting some miles down.
Not yet mate, 8 week's next week and no word yet. Even once it arrives there's at least another week to get it ready to ride with licencing etc. Getting a bit antsy waiting for it LoL
Hey Carl, I wanted to let you know your supposed to check the engine oil on the jiffy stand. NOT vertical like in the video. I was confused but went back to check service manual and it for sure says the check while on bike stand. Not doing so and check vertical will run way less oil in the engine
Thanks for watching Doyle. Wish I was coming down. I am working on buying a nice enclosed trailer for my bikes so maybe next time. Also making money is hot up here now. I have to take it while I can. I have not even been able to ride much lately.
@@MotorcyclingwithCarl Cannot wait to see…I think you will love the look! I went with LEDs too…with the Kuryakn Deep Dish black covers…smoked out in front and red on back…love them!
Edit: Did you try to find neutral after you touch that primary screw and spring? no problem for the neutral? thanks Thanks for this video. In my opinion this is the most detailed Sportster oil change i have ever see.
I am out of warranty but my dealer only required you to do the first service with them and at that I don’t think they can enforce that. As always thanks for watching as always I appreciate it very much!!
Hey Carl, do you store your bike at the dealer over the winter? Whats your feelings on this? I live in Chicago so it gets cold here. lol...This will be my first winter with the 1200
I live in Ct and I have a garage. So I keep my bike inside all the time. I definitely would not store my bike outside but people do. I think the MotoJawn keeps his outside in Philly maybe ask him what he does. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video Carl. I'm pretty confident now doing my 5k service myself. I need to go ahead and purchase a shop manual. Where did you get yours and what did they charge for it?
Informative video as always. I got about 4500 more to go to do this. It looks pretty easy to do. Just need to take your time and follow the manual.
Yep and make sure your bike is level.
Dude thanks so much you save me a lot of money and it feels great to do it yourself
NP it’s actually fun to do it yourself and learn about your bike. Thanks for watching.
Thank you
No problem. Thanks for watching.
Another great Vid Carl.
Best wishes from the UK 👍
Thank You!
I normally just fill up the primary oil by the chain adjusting area...don't even bother to open the derby cover unless you are making adjustment to clutch..
Yes I adjusted my clutch So it was open. Alot of people say that they just fill it from the inspection cover. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I don't even own a sporty. I watched your fp3 video and thought it was very informative so I'm sticking around.
Thanks Joe I really appreciate it!!
Great video. I have a 2020 Roadster that I bought from a salvage yard to restore with my boys. Your video will come in handy as a reference.
Thanks for watching I appreciate the kind words.
You can also fill the trans lubricant at the chain inspection cover. Makes for no spill mess.
Was adjusting the clutch also otherwise that’s probably a great way.
thanks very much, wonderful demonstration ❤️
No problem Thanks for watching
Sir you have made my service so much easier by this tutorial. Thank you for the thorough explanations and hacks I personally liked the air in the oil reservoir, and how to purge it.
Thanks for watching glad it helped.
Been waiting for this. Great video Carl! And thank you for sharing! I will be referencing this video while I do my 5k service.
If you don’t have a service manual and have a question let me know and I can send some pics of the pages you may need. Thanks for watching
@@MotorcyclingwithCarl yeah I don’t have the service manual. Eventually will get one though. Price for one wasn’t working for me lol. Cool man thanks. I will let you know if I have any questions. Ride safe!
VERY detailed video brother! This will help a ton of people on here! I need one like this for the Twin Cam
Thanks for watching. Having a service manual for your bike is the best advice I could give anyone even if just for learning about your bike. Hope all is well and your putting some miles down.
Great video, detailed instructions-watched the whole things.
Thanks Debra much appreciated!! It was a long one but hopefully informative!
Best Sportster channel on RUclips hands down 🔥
Thanks For the very kind words. I appreciate it very much. Have a great weekend and ride safe.
Pretty awesome. Thinking about doing mine myself as well. Great share Fam.
Not difficult and you can save yourself some $$$. Hardest part is bringing the oil to be recycled.
Good to know Fam. I just wanna do more work on my bike myself to not only save money but for the experience. Appreciate you doing this video. 🤙🏾🔥
Good tutorial. Thanks for posting
Thanks for taking the time to take a look. Much appreciated!!
That was awesome Carl, great how to video mate. Keep them coming always very interesting and informative stay safe 👍🇦🇺
Thanks Tim did you get the new bike yet?
Not yet mate, 8 week's next week and no word yet. Even once it arrives there's at least another week to get it ready to ride with licencing etc. Getting a bit antsy waiting for it LoL
I will be waiting to see it!!!
Hey Carl, I wanted to let you know your supposed to check the engine oil on the jiffy stand. NOT vertical like in the video. I was confused but went back to check service manual and it for sure says the check while on bike stand. Not doing so and check vertical will run way less oil in the engine
I will check into that Thank You for pointing that out.
It's under "Oil level Cold check" and " Oil level Hot check" both say to check while on jiffy stand.
@@MotorcyclingwithCarl It's under "Oil level Cold check" and "Oil level Hot check" both say to check oil on the jiffy stand.
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Thanks for watching Doyle. Wish I was coming down. I am working on buying a nice enclosed trailer for my bikes so maybe next time. Also making money is hot up here now. I have to take it while I can. I have not even been able to ride much lately.
@@MotorcyclingwithCarl yep I understand that got get it when can
You d'man! Great video Carl - thank you for great content...the Sporty is looking good...what mods are next?!
Still waiting for the LED retrofit Kit to become available. For the rear indicators. I have the fronts. Thanks for watching
@@MotorcyclingwithCarl Cannot wait to see…I think you will love the look! I went with LEDs too…with the Kuryakn Deep Dish black covers…smoked out in front and red on back…love them!
Getting ready to do this tonight
Cool pretty easy. Thanks for watching
@@MotorcyclingwithCarl thanks for the reply man 🤙🤙
What’s the part number for the inspection cover gasket and o rings?
Sorry I currently don’t have any of my manuals with me until I get in my new house. If I come across them on line I will add a reply
can I ask why did you change the transmission lubrication/oil, if the manual service says not until 10,000 miles
Can’t hurt to do sooner.
Edit: Did you try to find neutral after you touch that primary screw and spring? no problem for the neutral? thanks
Thanks for this video. In my opinion this is the most detailed Sportster oil change i have ever see.
Funny you say that it seems to be easier to find neutral now.
How did you get the service manual I'd like one
I believe I bought it on either ebay or amazon. I think ebay. Thanks for watching
when i do oil change . do i need to change the primary oil too ??
I did
Still good on the warranty if you do this yourself? Great video as always.
I am out of warranty but my dealer only required you to do the first service with them and at that I don’t think they can enforce that. As always thanks for watching as always I appreciate it very much!!
Hey Carl, do you store your bike at the dealer over the winter? Whats your feelings on this? I live in Chicago so it gets cold here. lol...This will be my first winter with the 1200
I live in Ct and I have a garage. So I keep my bike inside all the time. I definitely would not store my bike outside but people do. I think the MotoJawn keeps his outside in Philly maybe ask him what he does. Thanks for watching.
31:00 coat it in Vaseline. it will stick . Joel
Thanks for the great suggestion.
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Excellent video Carl. I'm pretty confident now doing my 5k service myself. I need to go ahead and purchase a shop manual. Where did you get yours and what did they charge for it?
I bought the manual off of eBay it was a little pricey but worth every penny!!! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I don’t remember the exact price
I have a video about it on my channel I may say what I paid in that video.