If you want your V-Rod oil change done how an official Harley-Davidson dealership does it, but don't want to pay someone else to do it, this video's for you! Here's how to do an oil change on a Harley-Davidson V-Rod in only 6 easy steps.
For full instructions, check out my site: https://www.youmotorcycle.com/how-to-do-an-oil-change-on-a-harley-davidson-v-rod.html
Recommended products and tools used in this video:
5 quarts or 4.3 litres of 20W-50 synthetic or semi-synthetic motor oil: https://amzn.to/480jU3N
Oil filter. Harley-Davidson Part Number 63793-01K or any equivalent, including the FRAM6100 or the K&N 174B/174C: https://amzn.to/3SF4nSC
17mm socket bit and wrench. If you're in America, go to Harbor Freight and pick up a cheap set. If you're in Canada head over to Princess Auto or Canadian Tire.
Oil filter wrench - check these out: https://amzn.to/2W2OjgX
Torque wrench capable of 22-30 ft. lbs of torque (or roughly 30-40 NM) - given that the V-Rod has a range, even this really cheap wrench will be perfect: https://amzn.to/2YzUPcX
Rags and paper towel
Motorcycle table lift - got mine for a crazy price from DiscountRamps here: https://discount-ramps.sjv.io/motorcyclelift
Harley-Davidson made the V-Rod in partnership with Porsche. They tested those motors under ridiculous circumstances for years. With a little love, there’s no reason why your V-Rod shouldn’t last you 100,000 miles, so make sure you take care of it. If you have any questions about a V-Rod oil change or about V-Rods in general, just leave me a comment down below.
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