How to Check the Oil Level in a Harley Heritage Classic
by Zyon SilketThe Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic uses a 2.0-gallon oil tank positioned under the seat, directly behind the rear cylinder on the engine. With high-compression motorcycles, like the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, it is important to check oil levels before every start to ensure your oil tank is full at all times.
Step 1
Locate the oil filler cap on the right side of the oil pan. The cap is on the top half of the tank, pressed into a short tube welded onto the tank.
Step 2
Pull the cap out of the tube welded onto the tank. The dipstick is secured to the bottom of the cap.
Step 3
Inspect the stick for the oil-level line cut into it. Add oil if the oil level is below the oil-level line. Replace the filler cap. Do not add oil if the oil level is above the oil-level line. Replace the filler cap.
References
- "Harley-Davidson Twin Cam 88, 96, 103, Softail, Dyna, Touring Repair Manual 1999-2010"; Alan Ahlstrand; 2010
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Since 2006 Zyon Silket has been writing for companies such as SEOWhat, L&C Freelancing and T-Mobile Wireless. He has extensive experience working in supervisory roles within the wireless and Internet technologies fields. Silket is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in business management and network technologies at Lehigh Carbon Community College.
