Where does the oil go in a 1200 Sportster?
It doesn’t hurt a thing. Because these are dry sump engines they aren’t designed to run with a bunch of oil in the crankcase. As such it is possible that when you start the bike some of the oil may get sucked up into the breather system and come out of the air filter housing.
How to check the oil level on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
1. Run engine until engine oil is at normal operating temperature. Turn engine off. 2. Position motorcycle so that it is leaning on jiffy stand. 3. Remove filler cap. See Removing and Replacing Oil Filler Cap above. Wipe attached dipstick clean. Reinstall
How to check the oil level on a 1200R?
Just clean any oil out of the air cleaner, recheck the oil level with the engine warm, and take it for a ride. 1200R’s are great bikes. It’s getting harder to find them unmolested in good condition. smolt likes this.
How long has a Sportster bike been upright?
Discussion in ‘ Sportster Models ‘ started by drbeard, Feb 13, 2010 . bike upright? jap bikes for 35 years!
1. Run engine until engine oil is at normal operating temperature. Turn engine off. 2. Position motorcycle so that it is leaning on jiffy stand. 3. Remove filler cap. See Removing and Replacing Oil Filler Cap above. Wipe attached dipstick clean. Reinstall
How much oil does an 883 Sportster need?
My friend just bought an ’88 883 Sportster. He wants to know how much oil he needs for a complete change and should he go to Synthetic? I told him yes on the synthetic but can’t answer the capacity question. I appeal to your knowledge for the answer. :newsmile040: The “quick” answer…3 Quarts… (have 1 for reserve, but generally not needed).
How do you change oil in a Sportster?
This will help the oil to drain completely. Remove the Sportster transmission oil drain plug using a 5/8 wrench and let the oil drain from the transmission. It is recommended that the motorcycle be straight and level and not leaning on the jiffy stand to ensure complete draining.
Is it safe to work on a 1998 Sportster?
This guide uses a 1998 Sportster as an example. No parts specified. 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.
What kind of oil do you use on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Harleys Formula + is one of the best here. Others out there but this one works great and MANy who use a synthetic STILL go with the HD Formula + in the sporty. I have used many different lubes in my sportsters over the years But always seem to come full circle to using Formula+.
When do I need to change the oil on my Sportster?
Discussion in ‘ Sportster Models ‘ started by Jaemeriiaa, Jan 26, 2012 . I’ve been searching around and I just cant find the answer. I ride a 96 hd sportster 1200 and I need an oil change soon.
How many miles out of a 02 1200 Sportster?
Tileman2692 has them both beat with 58,000 miles on his ’02 1200 Sportster. Same story, too — zero problems. One member, son of the hounds, points out that some bikes weep oil from the rocker cover gaskets between 30,000 and 50,000 miles.
Where does the oil go in a Sportster?
My Sportster (18,000 miles on the clock) started spewing oil out of a breather or some place, oil all over the back on the right hand side mainly. Oil tank level shows half way up the dip stick with bike level.
What’s the weight of a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster?
2007 Model XL 1200C Sportster FXDB Dyna Street Bob FLSTC Heritage Softail Dry Weight (lbs) 589 634 725 But the real deal was the vibration. My experience was on a new 2003 Sportster and since then Harley has added rubber and made significant vibration reduction improvements to the newer models.
How many miles does an 883 Sportster have?
Several members chimed in with promising anecdotes. Terrytori states that an 883 that has always been serviced at his local dealer has upwards of 120,000 miles! That’s incredible, but maybe that’s an outlier. Another member, xxxflhrci, throws in his two cents.
What can cause 1989 Harley pukes oil out crankcase vent?
Re: 1989 harley pukes oil out crankcase vent when started… Blow by compression. Severe engine problems. Pull the heads look at cylinder walls You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. I have 1983 Harley Sportster 1000 that won’t fire when I first turn the key, but after a few minutes it fires right up what can cause this?
Where does the oil come from in a Harley Davidson?
Top breathing engines breath, or vent, through the top breather bolts which are threaded into the heads of a Harley Davidson motor. The air inside a motor is saturated with oil. It exits through the breather bolts and into the airbox where the air is filtered and the oil is captured in the air filter.
What causes a Harley Davidson crankcase breather to leak?
Partially restricted pushrod tubes. Improper oil pump timing. Improper head venting. Excessive blow-by due to worn rings. Also, one other thing that can cause it, if none of the above fixes your problem. Ive had the stock plastic crankcase breather valve shell out and cause excessive oil blowby thru the breather.
Re: 1989 harley pukes oil out crankcase vent when started… Blow by compression. Severe engine problems. Pull the heads look at cylinder walls You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. I have 1983 Harley Sportster 1000 that won’t fire when I first turn the key, but after a few minutes it fires right up what can cause this?
Why is oil dripping from my Harley air cleaner?
Same problem on a 2012 ultra.tried running low oil didn’t work just junk harley internal parts. Don’t blow out with compressed air! You will ruin the element. Shake the filter and them let it air dry. Phooey… As long as it’s not high pressure, keep it to 10-15 psi, it’s fine.
What can cause a 1983 Harley Davidson Sportster to not fire?
You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. I have 1983 Harley Sportster 1000 that won’t fire when I first turn the key, but after a few minutes it fires right up what can cause this? Harley Davidson XLH Sportster…