Changing the oil in a 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster is a simple task that can be completed in about 30 minutes. Here are the steps involved:
1. Gather the tools and materials you'll need.
To change the oil in a 2001 Sportster, you'll need the following:
- A new oil filter (Harley-Davidson part number 63731-87)
- A new oil drain plug gasket (Harley-Davidson part number 25410-86)
- New oil (3 quarts of Harley-Davidson 20W-50 motor oil)
- A drain pan
- A funnel
- A wrench
- A rag
- Safety glasses
2. Prepare the bike.
Before you can begin changing the oil, you'll need to warm up the engine so that the oil drains more quickly. To do this, start the bike and let it run for several minutes. Then, turn the engine off and put the bike on its center stand.
3. Locate the oil drain plug.
The oil drain plug is located on the bottom of the oil tank, on the left side of the bike. The oil filter is located at the top of the oil tank, on the right side of the bike.
4. Remove the oil drain plug.
Use a wrench to loosen the oil drain plug, and then remove the plug. Allow the oil to drain into the drain pan.
5. Replace the oil drain plug gasket.
While the oil is draining, replace the oil drain plug gasket. This can be done by hand.
6. Remove the oil filter.
To remove the oil filter, use your fingers to loosen the filter, and then spin off the filter. Be careful not to spill any oil.
7. Apply a thin film of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
Apply a thin film of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter. It is not necessary to use a lot of oil.
8. Screw the new oil filter onto the oil tank.
Hand-tighten the new oil filter until it is snug. Do not overtighten the filter.
9. Add new oil to the oil tank.
Using the funnel, add 3 quarts of new oil to the oil tank.
10. Start the bike and check for leaks.
Start the bike and let it run for a few minutes. Check for any leaks around the oil drain plug and the oil filter. If there are any leaks, tighten the drain plug or filter until the leak stops.
That's it! You have now successfully changed the oil in your 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
