How to check the oil on a Harley Sportster 2003? What is the appropriate method to check oil, transmission fluid and brake fluids on a Harley Sportster 2003?
The answer above is the ONLY BAD ...... HD who get tested on the side stand are models that have a gauge swivel!
This guy does not know his A $ $ from a hole in the ground .... it is a gauge!
The method specified by the factory is the engine to operating temperature .... bike upright and level, pull the dipstick, wipe it of, reinsert, pull back and read on the dipstick, add oil as needed to provide full mark ..... .. in general ... about 1 / 2 "bottom of the filler neck.
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Scooter response below is right on, on how to check the other fluids. You should note, however, your bike is an '03, HD recommends that the brake lines to be replaced every 5 years, your bike is left facotry lines? Lokk on the lines, you will see a date code printed on them, if five years, they must be replaced, your brakes will feel much more solid. Keep an eye on how evenly the carpet front and rear brakes are wearing, if they are thinner in one place or another, it is time to replace the piston seals caliper also .... HD leaves much to be desired, they require constant checking and repair.
Note: I see you asked about the tire pressure too .......... you really should invest in a factory service manual!
He will tell you evrything you need to know! Stay away from Clymer and Haynes, etc. .. they are CRAP!
On the stand for everything. Check engine oil with the engine warm. The front brake should be checked with the handle facing left. (If the liquid does not flow)
VTWIN - excellent answer.
Check the engine oil warm and the bike upright and level.
Pull the dipstick and wipe the tank. Replace it and leave again. The oil should be between the two lines. If not, add oil until it is.
To check the primary coolant / transmission, remove the 27 torx screws on the clutch inspection cover and remove the cover. With the bike upright and the liquid level should be even with the diaphragm spring clutch.
To check the brake fluid, if it does not have the liquid lens to check on the lid to the master cylinder as Redship said tank cover and bumper with a tarp or something just to make sure no brake fluid begins to paint. Turn the handlebars to the left and remove the screws from the top of the front master cylinder. Top it off, if necessary, and replace the cover. Make sure the rubber seal is in place. Be sure to use the proper brake fluid. I must say that on the cover or on the rubber seal which fluid to use.
Do the same for the master cylinder back.
If the brake fluid is black or has moisture in it, you need to clear the brake system, inspect the seals and bleed the brakes.
Scooter is dead on most of the time, except the bike to get warm and caught about five minutes to let the air bubbles and adjust check the oil .. DOT 5 brake fluid will not hurt paint like Dot 3 is old and even early 80 "s Harleys run DOT 5
Posted on February 21, 2012.
