HOME NOTE Lower radiator mounting bracket can be loosened and moved forward slightly to improve access to oil filter. Do not allow hot oil level to fall below Add/Fill mark on dipstick. Doing so can result in equipment damage and/or equipment malfunction. (00189a) 4. Remove the oil filter using the OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part No. HD-44067) Clean the oil filter mount flange of any old gasket material. 5. See Figure 1-22 . Lube the gasket on new oil filter with engine oil and install new filter. Hand tighten oil filter 2/3 to 1 turn after gasket contacts filter mounting surface. sm01745 2 6. See Figure 1-20 . Install oil drain plug. a. Inspect oil drain plug for damage. Replace if required.
Wipe any foreign material from plug. 1 b. Install drain plug. Tighten to 35 Nm (25.8 ft-lbs). 7. See Figure 1-17 . Select the grade of oil for the lowest temperature expected before next oil change. Refer to Table 1-4. 1. ADD mark (1/2 quart low) 2. FULL mark Figure 1-19. Dipstick The position of the motorcycle when draining oil affects the amount of residual oil in the crankcase. Do not overfill. NOTE NOTE Cross hatched band of dipstick indicates 0.47 liter (1/2 quart) of Harley-Davidson oil. sm01707 CHANGING OIL AND FILTER Use Harley-Davidson oil filter wrench for filter removal. This tool can prevent damage to crankshaft position sensor and/or sensor cable.
(00192b) Change engine oil and filter: • At the first scheduled service interval. • At every 8000 km (5000 mile) • When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season. Figure 1-20. Oil Drain Plug (typical) • If the motorcycle is ridden hard, under dusty conditions, or in cold weather, the oil and filter should be changed more often. NOTE om00106 • VRSC models are shipped from the factory with Harley- Davidson Motor Oil. • VRSC models come equipped from the factory with a premium 10 micron synthetic media oil filter. These are the only recommended replacement filters. 1. Ride motorcycle until engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature. 2. See Figure 1-17 .
Remove the oil filler plug/dipstick on left side. 3. See Figure 1-20 . Remove the engine oil drain plug at front of oil pan on left side. Allow oil to drain into a suitable container. Figure 1-21. Oil Filter Wrench (Part No. HD-44067) 1-18 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance PART NUMBER HD-44067 OIL FILTER WRENCH