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Flhx oil change

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by viking, Apr 29, 2011.

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  1. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

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    I've been using one of these for several years, gets all the dirty oil out. and not hard to use either.
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  3. Tommyc

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    Harley Davidsons for Christ?
    What does that mean?
    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    there are many religious riding groups throughout the world......this is one of them i am sure!
    chucktx, May 4, 2011
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  5. Tommyc

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    So anyway, how does this oil scavenger work? I can't access the page from here.
    It is like a vaccum pump that sucks the old oil out?
    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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  6. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    it attaches to where the oil filter resides. you add oil to the engine, start it and when clean oil dumps into the catch pan you shut off the engine.....
    chucktx, May 4, 2011
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  7. Tommyc

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    I could do that with a piece of hose and a bucket. Why spend $50?
    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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  8. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    ya, it can be done that way.....but very messy, there is pressure at the filter. this tool captures the oil and directs it to the pan with out making a big mess,,,,,,,,
    chucktx, May 4, 2011
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  9. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    your starting to think out of the box!!!! i like that. there is always more than one way to skin a cat!!!! an old filter housing with a bung welded in it may work,,,,,,just block the return.
    chucktx, May 4, 2011
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  10. Tommyc

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    I used to have a Tee connector inline with the oil line that could be opened up for just this purpose. Just connect a chunk of hose to the tee and fire that mutha up. Close off the tee when you done. Boom, just saved $50~!
    Thanks for believing in me Chuck, it means a lot to me. I will burn that DVD for you if its possible.
    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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  11. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    In the engine, :eek:
    FLHTbiker, May 4, 2011
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  12. Tommyc

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    Yes, in Florida the shovelheads need 70 wt or they can blow up.
    It thins out like water when it's hot.
    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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  13. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Didn't realize it got that hot in Florida
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  14. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I dunno about the 70 weight, might be the reason for your oil problems
    pushing that thick stuff through the engine..

    I would use a 60 wt no more.... Probably only use a 20W-50 syn (yeah I know)
    shovels don't like syn oils.... LOL

    You can make up what you want, it comes with the machined knurled puck that has the rubber gasket in it, mounts up perfect to the oil filter mount, no leaks, and the tool to remove the hard line properly from the oil tank.

    A bit pricey but at that time I had some extra cash and nothing
    I could put on the bike without replacing something and I wanted to
    see it work.

    It does...

    Problem with the filter is you are still running new oil through a dirty
    filter, or, if you put on a new filter, you are running dirty oil through a new
    filter, which kind of defeats the purpose...
    hotroadking, May 4, 2011
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  15. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Did it make YOUR wallet lighter, ha ha. touche Buddy!
    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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  16. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    youbetcha!
    hotroadking, May 4, 2011
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  17. Tommyc

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    Got ya, didn't I?
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  18. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    heck it was cheaper than a new harley part at $100!
    hotroadking, May 4, 2011
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  19. Tommyc

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    Yep, that's what H-D stands for: Hundred Dollar.
    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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  20. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    Got to be careful handling lead, it may destroy csoments ndksu in the dhr ain= c=b r aain and caus e ot her b a s tuf what?
    Fatboy128, May 4, 2011
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  21. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Nah, I usd to eat lead pai nt chip sand no thing happ en ed tome `~!
    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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