@mattyspy1327 It kinda depends on how you ride it... for the oil I've heard 1000 2500 5000 just when it gets looking dirty, kinda a personal preference. On the plugs depends too... some say 10-15k but you can also foul them and have to replace them sooner. I usually change both every year just to be on the safe side. Might call a dealer and see what they recommend. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, I just bought a 2000 Sportster XLH1200. This is my first Harley so Im really excited and this video of yours asnswered a lot of questions for me. Thanks again.
Exactly the vid I was looking for...especially now that it will save that $70 HD service charge! You made it look so damn easy...I bet I could even do this...not that he's ever gunna let me thou...LOL
Im at 10,000 miles now. help! After my usual warm up, and then in less than one city blocks distance the sportster will start to sputter. I mean all electrical shuts off, or the speedometer, drops to zero and stalls for a second. however it lasts for only a second or 2 and happens as i increase my speed from idle or gear changing.
@ShmooyShmoo Could possibly be your coil going out or a bad connecting on your plug wire, really could be alot of things. Might check into those though... let me know when you figure it out.
Hey, thanks for posting this. Got a 2001 1200C here in New Zealand. Needed to change oil and was unsure how .. was great to see this clip. I agree with the comment about Amsoil being the best you can buy. Got a KXF450 dirtbike i do vet mx on here, my son borrowed it and put the oil filter in incorrectly..it blocked the flow!! Ran it for 2hrs at race speeds before a strange noise started. We found others running different oil have done this and most get less than 20 mins before a seizure!
@marknz911 Hey thanks for watching... glad it helped! I'll look into getting some Amsoil and start running it then... thanks for the input and watching man!
Quick tip take a 2 liter soda bottle (I prefer coke) pour soda into a picture to be mixed with rum later cut the bottom off the bottle then make 2 parallel cuts about 3 to 4 inches apart starting at the bottom and goin up to where it starts to curve at the top the cut across to remove the flap slip it under your filter when you remove it so you don't get oil everywhere drink rum and coke
How many miles do you put on your bike each season ? I just picked a nice little 93 883 DLX, it needs the oil, filter and plugs changed. What type of plugs does it take ?
Nice bike! I have an '02 1200 Custom and just got done with my oil and plugs. I use the Amsoil 20W-50 Synthetic oil and NGK plugs. I send my oil in for testing and have found that the Amsoil is the absolute best for this motor. The "genuine" Harley oil was the worst in the tests so I stopped using it right away and never looked back. HUGE improvement in temperature and shifting.
Have you replaced your tires yet? I also have a 2001 sportster and need new tires. I have been told the Metzler tires out perform the Dunlop tires Harley uses. Do you have any input on this?
@rjt2349 Actually still havent put tires on it yet... getting pretty bald really need to here soon! Sorry cant give you any opinion right now... hey give me yours if you get some soon! Thanks for watching man!
Thanks for filming the oil change. Couldn't figure it out from verbal instructions from my buddy on the phone. I have the longer oil filter (shows more chrome!)
Those SS braided lines look sharp. I just ordered them for the brakes and clutch.
I may convert my 2001 883 to a 1200 (883 uses lower gear ratio). Ride safe!
@CSEnriquezDDS Hey not a problem man thanks for watching! Thanks yeah I like the braided lines too, I also have them on the plug wires. Take it easy... Ride Safe!
I got the exact same bike. 6,890 miles on it now. Sounds crazy but i still got the original plugs, but put 20 -50 in it few months ago. It died on me today and pushed it 3 miles sweating bullets. I dont know if its the coil but it is losing spark once it warms up. Strange.
@grabba73 I had to replace the voltage regulator on mine awhile back. It's box on the front of the frame... I was out riding and stopped somewhere and got back on and nothing.... replaced the battery roadside and drove home. No problem until that battery was completly drained... batteries just werent getting charged up. Dont know the whole situation on how itr died but might check that... could be the coil though too. Good luck to you man... you'll get it!
thanks for the video i was looking in the manual and couldn't find an upclose picture of the drain hose,i was getting frustrated untill i watched this video..thanks again
thanks for the vid bud now i'm going to go get the oil and filter and do it at home again thanks...And nice bike i just got an 2001 hd sportster 1200 costom and now after watching your video i have to get me a set of the pipes..lol...love them
@hondaman1971 Hey not a problem man... hell of alot cheaper to do it yourself! Yeah your bike looks good bud... put the drags on it and pull the baffles!
@petehog72 Hey thanks man... yeah their alot of fun, cant have enough! I really like the Sportster it's got good power just kinda tall for it. Like to get something bigger eventually but ride what I can afford for now! This had the drag pipes on it when I got it and it has the baffles taken out, I like the way it sounds!
nice, just what i needed, goin to HD to buy oil/filter in 5 minutes :) Finally warm enough to ride here in MN!!! hahaa thx for the good vid! Same amount of oil(2.5 qts roughly) in an 883??
Great video, thanks! I had one question though, I just recently bought a new 48 from the dealership and will hit 1000 miles soon enough haha anyways is it really necessary to go to them for the first "break in" scheduled maintenance or can I just change my oil myself and check to see if everything looks good?
This was a great video for me. I have a 2006 custom. I am trying to learn about it so I don't have to always take it in. HD = Hundred Dollars - every time lol
I also have a 2001 1200 custom. I know nothing about working on it... I've always had it serviced. However, since I'm laid off, figure it's cheaper to do it myself. Thanks for the video!
Love the gremlin bells I got 2 on mine as well never too safe! Weather here today mid 80s perfect riding conditioons heading out on the road soon. Stay safe Brother.
@883WAYNE ...Yeah I normally do use the 6r12, but I forgot to grab some when I was there. Ended up stopping by the local parts store for the NGKs. I made this video awhile ago....already got em switched out.
Great video man learned a lot. How often do you change the filter and the plugs?
mattyspy1327 2 weeks ago
@mattyspy1327 It kinda depends on how you ride it... for the oil I've heard 1000 2500 5000 just when it gets looking dirty, kinda a personal preference. On the plugs depends too... some say 10-15k but you can also foul them and have to replace them sooner. I usually change both every year just to be on the safe side. Might call a dealer and see what they recommend. Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd 1 week ago
Nice bike bro. Thanks for the help! Just got an 01 sportster 1200 myself, and that answered all my questions.
greaseguy1155 2 weeks ago
@greaseguy1155 Hey glad to help... thanks for watching! Ride safe bud!
jfrost77hd 2 weeks ago
awesome vid man I just bought my first harley and that was alot of help. So thanks again from calgary
londondru 1 month ago
@londondru Hey thanks for watching... glad to help! Ride safe man!
jfrost77hd 1 month ago
Hahah he said 10' long funnel enjoyable laughs good vid
612ZtoMhS 1 month ago
Thanks, I just bought a 2000 Sportster XLH1200. This is my first Harley so Im really excited and this video of yours asnswered a lot of questions for me. Thanks again.
sagan1hill 1 month ago
@sagan1hill Hey glad to help... thanks for watching man!
jfrost77hd 1 month ago
just curious, why dont you run harley syn 3. Thats what I run just because thats what I have been told is best for her, just wondering your take.
bpurdy305 1 month ago
@bpurdy305 Not sure if that was out then... that would be good too! Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd 1 month ago
You like new plugs and oil dontcha girl... that's what I thought...
Lol
kingjames1234q 3 months ago
@kingjames1234q Hey thanks for watching man!
jfrost77hd 2 months ago
good info, thanks.. and ya got a sweet ride too buddy!
ACoustaDC 3 months ago
@ACoustaDC Hey thanks man... and thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd 3 months ago
Exactly the vid I was looking for...especially now that it will save that $70 HD service charge! You made it look so damn easy...I bet I could even do this...not that he's ever gunna let me thou...LOL
Peachess1965 4 months ago
@Peachess1965 Hey thanks for watching, glad to help! There you go give it a try.... I'd let my ol' lady!
Not that she would thou! ;)
jfrost77hd 3 months ago
I just bought a 1989 883 sportster, dont know to much about them, this will help me out, thanks
jeepbeach 4 months ago
@jeepbeach Hey not a problem man... have fun with it!
Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd 3 months ago
Im at 10,000 miles now. help! After my usual warm up, and then in less than one city blocks distance the sportster will start to sputter. I mean all electrical shuts off, or the speedometer, drops to zero and stalls for a second. however it lasts for only a second or 2 and happens as i increase my speed from idle or gear changing.
ShmooyShmoo 5 months ago
@ShmooyShmoo Could possibly be your coil going out or a bad connecting on your plug wire, really could be alot of things. Might check into those though... let me know when you figure it out.
jfrost77hd 4 months ago
Hey, thanks for posting this. Got a 2001 1200C here in New Zealand. Needed to change oil and was unsure how .. was great to see this clip. I agree with the comment about Amsoil being the best you can buy. Got a KXF450 dirtbike i do vet mx on here, my son borrowed it and put the oil filter in incorrectly..it blocked the flow!! Ran it for 2hrs at race speeds before a strange noise started. We found others running different oil have done this and most get less than 20 mins before a seizure!
marknz911 5 months ago
@marknz911 Hey thanks for watching... glad it helped! I'll look into getting some Amsoil and start running it then... thanks for the input and watching man!
jfrost77hd 5 months ago
Quick tip take a 2 liter soda bottle (I prefer coke) pour soda into a picture to be mixed with rum later cut the bottom off the bottle then make 2 parallel cuts about 3 to 4 inches apart starting at the bottom and goin up to where it starts to curve at the top the cut across to remove the flap slip it under your filter when you remove it so you don't get oil everywhere drink rum and coke
AsphaltCowboyPacks 6 months ago
@AsphaltCowboyPacks or you can use the coke to clean your toilet and drink the rum strait
AsphaltCowboyPacks 6 months ago
Respond to this video... You should get a manual its 3 quarts you should also prime the pump to prevent cavitation
AsphaltCowboyPacks 6 months ago
How many miles do you put on your bike each season ? I just picked a nice little 93 883 DLX, it needs the oil, filter and plugs changed. What type of plugs does it take ?
RECONDO101st 6 months ago
@RECONDO101st The Harley plug # is a 6R12, I never get out as much as I'd like to but I put some miles on it! Thanks for watching man!
jfrost77hd 6 months ago
@jfrost77hd Thanks bro !!!!
RECONDO101st 6 months ago
@RECONDO101st Hey not a problem... Ride on buddy!
jfrost77hd 6 months ago
How many miles do you put on your bike each season ? I just picked a nice little 93 883 DLX, it needs the oil, filter and plugs changed.
RECONDO101st 6 months ago
Nice bike! I have an '02 1200 Custom and just got done with my oil and plugs. I use the Amsoil 20W-50 Synthetic oil and NGK plugs. I send my oil in for testing and have found that the Amsoil is the absolute best for this motor. The "genuine" Harley oil was the worst in the tests so I stopped using it right away and never looked back. HUGE improvement in temperature and shifting.
PaulPradaShow 6 months ago
@PaulPradaShow Hey thanks man... that's good to know! Thanks for watching and for ther tip! Take it easy man!
jfrost77hd 6 months ago
Thanks a lot man! I just got an 2007 Sportster 883r and this video is gonna be a good help in my first oil change on my first Harley Davidson.
Nommanic 6 months ago
@Nommanic Hey good to hear man... glad to help! Ride on man!
jfrost77hd 6 months ago
Have you replaced your tires yet? I also have a 2001 sportster and need new tires. I have been told the Metzler tires out perform the Dunlop tires Harley uses. Do you have any input on this?
rjt2349 6 months ago
@rjt2349 Actually still havent put tires on it yet... getting pretty bald really need to here soon! Sorry cant give you any opinion right now... hey give me yours if you get some soon! Thanks for watching man!
jfrost77hd 6 months ago
Thanks for filming the oil change. Couldn't figure it out from verbal instructions from my buddy on the phone. I have the longer oil filter (shows more chrome!)
Those SS braided lines look sharp. I just ordered them for the brakes and clutch.
I may convert my 2001 883 to a 1200 (883 uses lower gear ratio). Ride safe!
CSEnriquezDDS 8 months ago
@CSEnriquezDDS Hey not a problem man thanks for watching! Thanks yeah I like the braided lines too, I also have them on the plug wires. Take it easy... Ride Safe!
jfrost77hd 8 months ago
I got the exact same bike. 6,890 miles on it now. Sounds crazy but i still got the original plugs, but put 20 -50 in it few months ago. It died on me today and pushed it 3 miles sweating bullets. I dont know if its the coil but it is losing spark once it warms up. Strange.
grabba73 8 months ago
@grabba73 I had to replace the voltage regulator on mine awhile back. It's box on the front of the frame... I was out riding and stopped somewhere and got back on and nothing.... replaced the battery roadside and drove home. No problem until that battery was completly drained... batteries just werent getting charged up. Dont know the whole situation on how itr died but might check that... could be the coil though too. Good luck to you man... you'll get it!
jfrost77hd 8 months ago
That is one beautiful bike.
IntenseSoldier 8 months ago
@IntenseSoldier Why thanks you! Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd 8 months ago
thanks for the video i was looking in the manual and couldn't find an upclose picture of the drain hose,i was getting frustrated untill i watched this video..thanks again
82nerd 8 months ago
@82nerd Hey not a problem glad to help.. yeah them books can be pretty vague sometimes!
Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd 8 months ago
thanks for the vid bud now i'm going to go get the oil and filter and do it at home again thanks...And nice bike i just got an 2001 hd sportster 1200 costom and now after watching your video i have to get me a set of the pipes..lol...love them
hondaman1971 9 months ago
@hondaman1971 Hey not a problem man... hell of alot cheaper to do it yourself! Yeah your bike looks good bud... put the drags on it and pull the baffles!
jfrost77hd 8 months ago
will the same method apply to a 2010 Iron 883? trying to save some cash and learn more about my bike by doing it at home.
giegermd 9 months ago
@giegermd Yeah should be the same.... definetly save you a few bucks!
Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd 9 months ago
U got a good old collection of machinery bud, what is ur sportster like riding 2 up? I'm looking at getting one, what do the stock pipes sound like?
petehog72 9 months ago
@petehog72 Hey thanks man... yeah their alot of fun, cant have enough! I really like the Sportster it's got good power just kinda tall for it. Like to get something bigger eventually but ride what I can afford for now! This had the drag pipes on it when I got it and it has the baffles taken out, I like the way it sounds!
jfrost77hd 9 months ago
hey bud, nice looking bike, thanks for the vid, makes the job look nice and easy, ride safe and thanks again
petehog72 9 months ago
@petehog72 Hey not a problem... Thanks for watching! Keep the rubber side down man!
jfrost77hd 9 months ago
*****
michaelkyd 10 months ago
Nice job on this, bud. Just got me an '05 that needs the works and this will help out in getting me rollin'. Thanks!!
chobert73 10 months ago
@chobert73 Sounds good man... glad to help! Keep the rubber down! ;)
jfrost77hd 10 months ago
great vid, i been doin my own oil changes on my 01, 883 since day 1,saves a bunch of "cabbage" when you doit yourself !
dannyoboy04 10 months ago
@dannyoboy04 Ohh yeah... me too! Dont even want to know what dealer would charge you! Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd 10 months ago
nice, just what i needed, goin to HD to buy oil/filter in 5 minutes :) Finally warm enough to ride here in MN!!! hahaa thx for the good vid! Same amount of oil(2.5 qts roughly) in an 883??
Boozerfied1 10 months ago
@Boozerfied1 Hey there bud... Yeah I believe it should be the same amount. Hey thanks for watching man... now get out there and ride!
jfrost77hd 10 months ago
Is the gap for an 883 the same as your 1200?
annemholte 1 year ago
@annemholte Yeah the gap should be at .040 on both of them.
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
I have got the same mobile ))
plakhinov 1 year ago
@plakhinov Same one? Sweet!
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
What amp battery do you use? Does it matter? I just bought my first bike, it has the 1200 conversion in it.
Gerula73 1 year ago
@Gerula73 Mines a Hd part# 65989-97A in my 1200. Looking forward to seeing it!
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
Like video going to do my own for first time thanks.
mtt34db 1 year ago
Like going to do my own for first time thanks.
mtt34db 1 year ago
thanks for this video! changed mine for the first time today with your help! rock on man.
sirdowny 1 year ago
thanks for this video! changed mine for the first time today with your help! rock on man.
sirdowny 1 year ago
@sirdowny Hey not a problem man....glad to help! Ride on buddy!
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
Thanks to show the easy way to change the motor oil.
Ride Safe !!!
Route0766 1 year ago
thanks for post it man!
CaracasVtwin 1 year ago
@CaracasVtwin... Hey not a problem!
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
cool. thanks bro. nice bike! just got my first bike and this video helps and saves me some money! ride safe!
beargrunt1234 1 year ago
@beargrunt1234 Glad I could help all of you, I'll get some more videos up soon.
Ride Safe!
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
thank you soooo much for this!!! I will be doing this tomorrow on mine!
MsLoriL 1 year ago
Thanks for this video, really helps out newbies like me :)
Zammy12 1 year ago
Great video, thanks! I had one question though, I just recently bought a new 48 from the dealership and will hit 1000 miles soon enough haha anyways is it really necessary to go to them for the first "break in" scheduled maintenance or can I just change my oil myself and check to see if everything looks good?
VitaliyZhitar 1 year ago
excelent video ! very helpful,many tahnks man!...by the way,NICE BIKE !!!
fofomusik 1 year ago
excelent video ! very helpful,many tahnks man!...by the way,NICE BIKE !!!
fofomusik 1 year ago
is you '01 EFI? or do you have to choke it. also is it rubber mounted
kjkolkowski 1 year ago
@kjkolkowski Its not the EFI...I'ver got the choke. And yes I believe it is rubber mounted.
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
I posted comment but do not see it, so I am thinking I forgot to send it...
Best video I have ever seen on how to change oil and plugs...ya made it simple and to the point and good quality close up vid...thx man! ROLL ON!
Thund3rbolt45ACP 1 year ago
This was a great video for me. I have a 2006 custom. I am trying to learn about it so I don't have to always take it in. HD = Hundred Dollars - every time lol
Diva2670 1 year ago
@Diva2670 ...Glad I could help...Thanks for watching!
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
I also have a 2001 1200 custom. I know nothing about working on it... I've always had it serviced. However, since I'm laid off, figure it's cheaper to do it myself. Thanks for the video!
SlkNyk 1 year ago
@SlkNyk Hey not a problem....Yeah it should save you some money and its very easy to do. Any questions feel free to ask.
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
yes she does like new plugs and oil lol nice bike
xtreammopedrider 1 year ago
@xtreammopedrider Hey thanks bud!
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
Love the gremlin bells I got 2 on mine as well never too safe! Weather here today mid 80s perfect riding conditioons heading out on the road soon. Stay safe Brother.
mrbobsshow 1 year ago
@mrbobsshow Yeah we got a rainy weekend here which sucks....but been out quite a bit this year so far. You stay safe too bro.
jfrost77hd 1 year ago
cool bro i ainbt own a bike yet but n=my banker and i told me to scout for a dyna next month
spidez8407 1 year ago
cool vid man........ why do you choose NGK plugs over harleys 6r12 plugs for sportsters....??? just wonderin'...!!!............take care..
883WAYNE 1 year ago
@883WAYNE ...Yeah I normally do use the 6r12, but I forgot to grab some when I was there. Ended up stopping by the local parts store for the NGKs. I made this video awhile ago....already got em switched out.
jfrost77hd 1 year ago