Oil and transmission drain plugs

[lightnin]

2016 twin cam tri glide. I give up I want to change all the fluids in this bike but for the life of me the under neath side of my pan doesn't look no where near what the owners manual shows. Can some one please show me where the engine oil and transmition drain plugs are located? I know see your dealer, not happening.

 

[67wizard]

This is looking at the front of the motor.



Arrow on the left side of picture, their is a hole in the cross member to get to that plug. Other plug u should be able to see on the lower front of motor. If not I can't help u.

 

[67wizard]

primary plug

 

[lightnin]

don't look like that pan either. If it's weird I get it.

 

[67wizard]

What kind of tri glide do u have? Must not be a harley motor.

PM me and we'll talk.

 

[lightnin]

it's a 2016 Harley-Davidson twin cam tri glide

 

[67wizard]

So is mine and thats the way it looks.

 

[67wizard]

I got this from the tri glide pictures.

 

[hogcowboy]

don't look like that pan either. If it's weird I get it.

Could you take a picture of it so others that have similar issues might also be helped as the guys here help you. This is what forums are all about. Friends helping friends. Sometimes it's just the way a person is looking at something and with a key pointer they get it. But I guarantee you are not alone in this. I see it especially with first time Harley owners. But returning owners get turned around as well. phone camera pictures can truly help the folks here help those just not seeing the same thing.

 

[bronxbill]

Mine looks like 67 Wizard's picture also; I have a 2016. In the picture, the nut on the front is the oil drain; you can barely see the transmission drain nut. In the picture it is on the left side, you have to go thru the hole in the frame member to access it.

 

[MikeyTX]

True this.

 

[DK Custom Products]

This is looking at the front of the motor.

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Arrow on the left side of picture, their is a hole in the cross member to get to that plug. Other plug u should be able to see on the lower front of motor. If not I can't help u.

My 2014 Twin Cam Tri-Glide looks like this also.

The transmission drain plug is accessed via the cut out in the cross-over brace.

One thing that may be confusing...the engine oil drain plug is NOT below the engine...it is behind the engine by a good 6-8 inches (or more). This is because the engine uses a remote oil reservoir, and that is where the oil is drained from.

The engine oil does not sit in the bottom of the engine like most automotive engines.

When looking for the above pictured drain plugs, look under the trike, further back than the bottom of the engine.

Kevin

 

[Burnerboy]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Honda Goldwing is "easy pizzy" only remove plug, drain oil, replace plug, refill with oil. DONE!

Ronnie

 

[67wizard]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Honda Goldwing is "easy pizzy" only remove plug, drain oil, replace plug, refill with oil. DONE!

Ronnie

How about changing your air filter? LMAO

I had four goldwings, now my third Harley. would never change back.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Honda Goldwing is "easy pizzy" only remove plug, drain oil, replace plug, refill with oil. DONE!

Ronnie

Uhhh...that's what I do on my TG, except I also have an oil filter. Surely GW's have an oil filter also?

Kevin

 

[Jack Klarich]

Does this look like your pan?

If it does #6 on the right side bottom of pan is the tranny drain

It is identical to the LS oil drain

 

[Papa Zook]

This 'Harley Davidson Sportster-How To Change Transmission Fluid' article on HD forums is the source of the above picture. Says its a late model Sportser and from the width of the rear tire and the tapered exhaust pipe in the picture it looks to be one, but the article's author could be mistaken and used a picture of a Dyna, which would make more sense. I dont own a Sportster nor a Triglide so I cant say for sure.

https://www.hdforums.com/how-tos/a/harley-davidson-sportster-how-to-change-transmission-fluid-412992

 

[rhino 2]

Does this look like your pan?

If it does #6 on the right side bottom of pan is the tranny drain

It is identical to the LS oil drain

I know its splitting hairs here, But #6 is the washer , #16 is the plug....

 

[DK Custom Products]

This 'How To Change Transmission Fluid' article on HD forums is the source of the picture. Says its a late model Sportser and from the width of the rear tire and the tapered exhaust pipe in the picture it looks to be one, but the article could be mistaken and used a picture of a Dyna, which would make more sense. I dont own a Sportster nor a Triglide so I cant say for sure.

https://www.hdforums.com/how-tos/a/harley-davidson-sportster-how-to-change-transmission-fluid-412992

You are correct, that photo in the above article is inaccurate....that is a photo of a Twin Cam. The Sportster (evolution engine) oil tank is up under the seat and the way you drain the oil is from a hose that hangs down below the oil tank.

Also, on a sporty the transmission and primary share the same oil (only 2 holes on a sporty vs. the 3 holes on the Twin Cams), which is drained from the bottom of the primary cover, in a similar spot of where you drain the primary on a Twin Cam.

Kevin

 

[67wizard]

You are correct, that photo in the above article is inaccurate....that is a photo of a Twin Cam. The Sportster (evolution engine) oil tank is up under the seat and the way you drain the oil is from a hose that hangs down below the oil tank.

Also, on a sporty the transmission and primary share the same oil (only 2 holes on a sporty vs. the 3 holes on the Twin Cams), which is drained from the bottom of the primary cover, in a similar spot of where you drain the primary on a Twin Cam.

Kevin

Sorry for the post I was only trying to give him a general idea where to look and what they looked like. I won't post again. It still sounds like the OP don't know what to look for and proly should not be working on his trike. I only have 75 years messing around but still in the learning stage. If this bothers u please delete my account. God Bless.

 

[rhino 2]

WOW..... Must be a Full Moon out there....:Shrug: Everyone please take a deep breath....:cxtv:

 

[Capt.Bob]

WOW..... Must be a Full Moon out there....:Shrug: Everyone please take a deep breath....:cxtv:

Deep breath! Hell, I am hyperventilating! First, we not only need to identify where these magical oil drain plugs are but then give great thanks on pre-Thanksgiving Day for all of the different kinds of oil we can put into those mysterious holes. Oh nooooooooo, we have morphed this thread into another fun oil thread

Just kidding. Wishing one and all a very Happy Thanksgiving and a moment for all of us to reflect on how lucky we are to own some fun trikes!

 

[Papa Zook]

Sorry for the post I was only trying to give him a general idea where to look and what they looked like. I won't post again. It still sounds like the OP don't know what to look for and proly should not be working on his trike. I only have 75 years messing around but still in the learning stage. If this bothers u please delete my account. God Bless.

Gary, dont apologize, we learn from one another and are each trying to the best of our knowlege and experiance to help one another. Your advice was accurate and helpful and much appreciated. I hope the OP will post and let us know how it went.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Sorry for the post I was only trying to give him a general idea where to look and what they looked like. I won't post again. It still sounds like the OP don't know what to look for and proly should not be working on his trike. I only have 75 years messing around but still in the learning stage. If this bothers u please delete my account. God Bless.

Gary, I am so sorry for mis-communicating.

In all my posts in this thread I have been trying to confirm that what you first posted is accurate advice for the OP. I agree with your photo's 100%.

My most recent post was confirming that the photo in the HDF post that Zook referenced was of a Twin Cam, NOT of a Sportster. HDF wrongly used a Twin Cam photo in describing how to change oil in a Sportster.

Please keep posting! I know I enjoy your posts, and I'm sure many others do.

Again, my apologies for not being more clear...at no point was I criticizing your post, rather endorsing/affirming that I agree with it.

Kevin

 

[MikeyTX]

I know its splitting hairs here, But #6 is the washer , #16 is the plug....

Well, some people like to change their oil, some like to change their washers ............. :biggrin: I do both ..........:yahoo:

 

[67wizard]

I was just having a bad day. I hope the OP found the plugs he was looking for.

Lets just forget and move on. Have a Happy Thanks Giving, and may God Bless

all and our troops that can't come home now and be with their families.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Gary, no big deal

Post 16 #16 is the tranny drain plug for trikes and touring models

Happy Thanksgiving:clapping:

 

[MikeyTX]

Sorry for the post I was only trying to give him a general idea where to look and what they looked like. I won't post again. It still sounds like the OP don't know what to look for and proly should not be working on his trike. I only have 75 years messing around but still in the learning stage. If this bothers u please delete my account. God Bless.

Don't sweat the small stuff Gary. Your intentions were good.

 

[MikeyTX]

I am extremely fortunate. I have an excellent indie an hours ride away by back road that lets me bring my own oil. He has filters. Between my back and knee issues, getting down on the ground to change the oil just doesn't cut it anymore. I'll pay the $35 he charges.

 

[lightnin]

I figured the transmition drain was in the cross member hole. After all this Turkey day stuff settles down I'll take a picture and we'll have another go at it. I do thank everyone for the help and hope all have a happy Turkey Day.